Artist Residency 2008 
Click on the links below for quick refrence. Summer Opportunities . Winter Opportunities 
Watershed’s Residency Program operates year-round. Every two weeks during the summer, Watershed accommodates up to twenty artists per session who work, eat, and live in an intimate community setting; during the winter up to six artists live and work at Watershed. The opportunity for artists to live and work together in a non-structured and flexible environment attracts most participants.
The Watershed experience encourages and nurtures the exchange of ideas, collaboration, experimentation, exploration, and self-inquiry. A place of intrepid and authentic creative inquiry, Watershed is not a teaching or workshop oriented program. 
The residency program includes artists with a range of experience and career levels, from students and emerging artists to those decades into their work, representing a range of aesthetics and processes, and a range of those using clay as a primary medium to those using clay as an adjunct to their principal material. 
With open enrollment, assistant-ship and juried funded residency offerings available, Watershed provides opportunities for artists of any level and financial means. Every resident at Watershed enjoys a discounted residency fee - in order for Watershed to make residency opportunities available to as many artists as possible the actual cost of each residency at Watershed is subsidized to some extent. A portion of all funds raised by Watershed events, and annual and endowed giving go toward supporting the artists-in-residence all year round. back to top Summer Opportunities 
Artists-in-Residence All sessions are open to interested artists; by paying the full residency rate participants are given first choice of available space. Applications received before April 1, 2008 are given priority; applications received after April 1, 2008 will be considered on a space available basis. 
Juried Residency AwardsFunding is based on merit and is awarded by an annual review committee of field professionals. Funding is provided through annual and endowed contributions to Watershed’s Kiln God program from collectors, artists, and corporations. Application postmark deadline April 1, 2008. Assistantships Summer assistantships are awarded to applicants in need of financial aid. The residency fee is reduced in exchange for work hours. Assistantship applications require demonstration of financial need. Application postmark deadline April 1, 2008. 
Pre- & Post-Session Work Weeks An opportunity to trade labor for time and space at Watershed. Residents work 6 hours each day repairing and cleaning studios, equipment and residence for FREE room, meals, and studio. A great introduction to the Watershed experience! Artists Invite Artists An "AIA" group is formed when one artist invites up to ten other artists to work together during one of the summer sessions. This program is a way for professional artists to arrange a residency with their peers. Any artist may form an AIA session; artists who work in any media are welcome. For information on planning an AIA session, please contact Watershed. Studio Rental 
Studio space is available for artists who have, or choose to secure, living accommodations off -site. Includes approx. 150 sq ft studio, 24 hour studio access; meals, materials and firings paid separately. Space is rented, as available, by the month. To arrange for studio rental, contact Watershed. Summer Staff Seasonal full-time staff are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the house, studio, and grounds and are an integral part of the sessions throughout the summer. Studio, housing, meals and a small stipend are provided. Click on these to see information about: ...the 2008 Summer Sessions! ...Summer Session fees! ...Summer Staff! back to top Winter Opportunities Juried Winter Artist Residency Awards Artists are selected to participate in an eight-month residency from September 15 through May 15. Winter Resident awards are based on merit. Selections are made based on recommendations from a review committee of field professionals. Each artist receives living accommodation and studio space; utilities fee, residency fee, materials and firings paid separately. Application postmark deadline March 1, 2008. 
Salad Days Artist
One artist is selected by jury each year for a 12 month residency beginning in September. The Salad Days Resident Artist is commissioned to produce 500 plates for Watershed’s annual July fundraising event SALAD DAYS. Housing, studio, and utilities are provided for free, including all meals during the summer. Application postmark deadline March 1, 2008. Internship The internship program is a combination of residency and practical working experience. The mission of the Internship program is to provide “real-life” experience and opportunity in an active and supportive non-profit arts organization and community of artists and arts professionals. Interns will work alongside Watershed staff and in the studio with resident artists to gain a practical perspective in making a life as an artist. Application postmark deadline March 1, 2008. Click on these to see information about: ...2008 Winter Residency Opportunities! ...the Sept. 2007 - May 2008 Winter Residents! back to top 
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