Dale Marhanka on fri 19 nov 10
area)) Ceramics Residency Program Opportunities
Hi,
Please forward the below info that an individual studio space in our
Resident Artist Program is currently available at the Workhouse Arts
Center in Lorton Virginia (Northern Virginia/ metro DC Area).
Thank you.
Dale
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Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program=3D20
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The Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program located in the
Northern Virginia-Washington, DC metro area offers the emerging,
pre-professional or professional ceramic artist the individual space and
time needed for personal artistic growth in a dynamically cooperative
educational environment. The Ceramics Residency Program provides the
serious ceramics artist an opportunity and ability to function
independently and to refine and exhibit their work, expand on their
educational experiences, work at a variety of scales and contribute to
the growth and promotion of the cultural arts in our Community, our
Artists, Students, Ceramics program and the Lorton Arts Foundation. The
state of the art facility comprising 8,000 sq. ft. with 5- 220sq. ft.
ceramic artist studio spaces, a dedicated retail gallery space,
classroom space, two indoor kiln rooms(one kiln room dedicated for
resident artists use), outdoor gas kiln space w/ 32 Cu. Ft. shuttle
kiln, bell type Raku kiln, raw materials lab, ball mill, clay mixing
equipment, slab roller, extruder, and 72 cu ft. spray booth allows the
artist to expand their use of a variety of tools and processes available
for the ceramic artist. =3D20
Requirements
* Minimum 25 hours of weekly presence in studio (working) and
gallery watch in our dedicated Ceramics Gallery.=3D20
* Active contribution and participation towards growth and
daily operational activities of Ceramics program whether by
instructing(paid), assisting, mentoring, supervising or maintaining
various areas of program. =3D20
* Follow all guidelines, procedures and policies as set forth
in contract and residency program guidelines.
Eligibility
Self-sufficient Ceramic Artists with a substantial background/working
knowledge of ceramic techniques and processes including hand-building
and/or wheel-throwing, firing and glaze making skills. All accepted
applicants will go through a short orientation and training on studio
procedures and guidelines with the Ceramics Director and must follow all
safe handling practices with materials and equipment.
Costs
The Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program is a function of
the Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Program. Cost is $3,960.00 per year
or $330.00/month (3 year lease term) for a Long Term residency. Costs
for Short Term Residencies (one year lease term) are $4,290.00 per year
or $357.50/month. Monthly membership ($40) with Workhouse Arts Center,
Electric and Gas Firing fees (bisque or glaze), clay and use of raw
materials are an additional fee. Credit for contributory efforts to
Ceramics Program is given and can be allocated towards the resident
artist's cost of firings and raw material use. Newly accepted Residents
may begin at any time during the calendar year (based on studio
availability) and with approval of Ceramics Director. The Workhouse
Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program is limited to 5 Ceramic Artists.=3D2=
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How to Apply
For application materials or more info contact: The Lorton Arts
Foundation-Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Program C/o Dale Marhanka-
Ceramics Director, 9504 Workhouse Way -Bldg. 8, Lorton Virginia 22079
703-584-2982 or dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org
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Dale Marhanka
Ceramics Director
Lorton Arts Foundation
Workhouse Arts Center
9504 Workhouse Way-Bldg. 8
Lorton Virginia 22079
Workhouse Arts Center...escape to arts and entertainment!
www.workhousearts.org =3D20
dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org =3D20
703-584-2982-Office
703-584-2983-Fax
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Dale Marhanka on thu 24 mar 11
area)) Ceramics Residency Program Opportunities
Hi,
Please forward the below info that an individual studio space in our
Resident Artist Program is currently available at the Workhouse Arts
Center in Lorton Virginia (Northern Virginia/ metro DC Area).
Thank you.
Dale
Workhouse Arts Center=3D20
Ceramics Residency Program
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The Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Residency Program offers the
emerging, pre-professional or professional ceramic artists the
individual space and time needed for personal artistic growth in a
dynamically cooperative educational environment. The Ceramics Residency
Program provides the serious ceramics artist an opportunity and ability
to function independently and to refine and exhibit their work, expand
on their educational experiences, and contribute to the growth and
promotion of the cultural arts in our Community, our Artists, Students,
Ceramics program and the Lorton Arts Foundation. The new state of the
art facility comprising 8,000 sq. ft. with 5- 220sq. ft. individual
resident artist studio spaces, a dedicated retail gallery space,
classroom space, two indoor kiln rooms, outdoor gas kiln space w/ 32 Cu.
Ft. shuttle kiln, Raku kiln, raw materials lab, ball mill, clay mixing
equipment, slab roller, extruder, and spray booth allows the artist to
expand their use of a variety of tools and processes available for the
ceramic artist. =3D20
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Requirements
The Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Program is a dynamically creative and
educationally cooperative environment. Facilities and equipment
resources are offered at a reasonably low rate.
* Minimum 25 hours of weekly presence in studio (working),
includes shared gallery watch responsibilities in our dedicated Ceramics
Resident Artist Gallery.=3D20
* Active contribution (usually 3-4 hours per week applicable to
above hours) and participation towards growth and daily operational
activities of Ceramics program by instructing, assisting, mentoring,
supervising or maintaining various areas of program. Credits toward
firing and raw material costs are given to ceramic resident artists for
above contributory hours in the Ceramics Program.
* Follow all guidelines, procedures and policies as set forth
in lease contract and Ceramics Residency Program guidelines.
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Eligibility
Ceramic Artists; emerging, pre-professional or professional with
demonstrated commitment, substantial background and working knowledge of
ceramic techniques and processes including hand-building and/or wheel
throwing, firing and glaze making skills. All accepted applicants will
go through a short orientation and training on studio procedures and
guidelines with the Ceramics Director and must follow all safe handling
practices with materials and equipment.
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How to Apply
Review of applications for the Ceramics Residency program is ongoing. =3D20
Please contact (see below) the Ceramics Director-Dale Marhanka for an
application form. You will be required to submit an application form, a
letter of intent, resume, artist statement, Teaching Philosophy (if
applicable), a CD or slides of 10 images (current within last 3 years)
with image info sheet, and 2 letters or contact info of reference.
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The Lorton Arts Foundation-Workhouse Arts Center Ceramics Program C/o
Dale Marhanka- Ceramics Director, 9504 Workhouse Way -Bldg. 8, Lorton
Virginia 22079 703-584-2982 dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org
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Dale Marhanka
Ceramics Director
Lorton Arts Foundation
Workhouse Arts Center
9504 Workhouse Way-Bldg. 8
Lorton Virginia 22079
Workhouse Arts Center...escape to arts and entertainment!
www.workhousearts.org =3D20
dalemarhanka@lortonarts.org =3D20
703-584-2982-Office
703-584-2983-Fax
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