Artist Residency

Noted; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 9,500 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 studio access

Housing/materials allowance

Teaching opportunities through HCCC

Artist talks

Job summary

HCCC invites artists for an annual juried residency offering 3–12 month stays with 24/7 access to a studio, a monthly stipend, and professional development opportunities.

Selected artists will participate in public interactions, teach assignments through HCCC, and collaborate with fellow residents. Stipend includes housing/materials allowance and opportunities to present talks at events.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate high-quality creative work.
• Ability to engage with the public during residency.
• Clear career direction and developing artistic trajectory.
• Diversity of program experience and interest in collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain studio practice for two days per week during public hours (Tue–Sat, 10:00–17:00).
• Open studios to the public on Saturdays and one other day weekly.
• Deliver artist talks and participate in opportunities with curators, galleries, and visiting professionals.
• Engage in teaching assignments through HCCC and collaborate with fellow residents.

Skills

Creative work quality

Public interaction

Career direction

Program diversity

Job description

A juried selection is held annually to award artists three-to-twelve month residencies. Artists selected for the program receive 24/7 access to studio space, cultural and professional development opportunities, a monthly stipend, and the opportunity to give an artist talk. The studios are equipped with sinks, telephones and wireless Internet access. Artists are selected based on the quality of their creative work, ability to interact with the public, career direction, and program diversity.

In addition to the benefits listed above, artists have access to a wide variety of resources and opportunities, including teaching assignments through HCCC and collaborative works with fellow residents. To support artistic development, the program offers additional opportunities such as discussions with curators and gallery owners, exposure at HCCC events, and interactions with visiting art professionals.

Media accepted: Wood, Glass, Metal, Fiber, and Clay

Applicants must be able to fulfill a program requirement of working in their studios for two days per week during HCCC public hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All resident artists are required to open their studios to public interaction on Saturdays and one other day of the week (TBD), as well as during exhibition openings and specific educational programs on the evenings and weekends. Applicants should consider the public facing nature of the residencies and the fact that a major goal of the program is to provide visitors with an opportunity to explore contemporary craft through engaging with working artists.

Benefits of the residency include 24/7 access to studio space, cultural and professional development opportunities, a monthly stipend that includes a small housing/materials allowance, and the opportunity to give an artist talk.

Juried selection is based on quality of creative work, ability to interact with the public, career direction, and program diversity. Accepted artists will be notified via e-mail in late May.

Five-to-10 residencies awarded

Preference is given to six- and nine-month residencies, with limited availability for three- and twelve-month residencies

Residency start dates and length determined by program review panel

Applications for 2027-2028 cycle open December 1, 2026

$1000 monthly stipend

24/7 access to 200-square-foot studio equipped with sinks and wireless Internet access

Ceramic artists have access to two electric kilns located in an outdoor kiln shed.

Wide variety of resources and opportunities, including teaching opportunities through HCCC and collaborative works with fellow residents

Ongoing professional development and enrichment opportunities with local museums, art professionals, and collectors

During the residency, artists have the opportunity to participate in a joint artist talk.

Upon completion of the residency, artists have the opportunity to show work in the annualIn Residenceexhibition at HCCC.

Additional opportunities, such as discussions with curators and gallery owners, exposure at HCCC events, and interactions with visiting art professionals

What's required

• Artist Statement
• Cv
• References
• Application Forms

Applicants must provide the following information to complete the online application:

Artist Statement: In one page or less, describe your creative work, process, technique, and conceptual development. Tie your statement to a specific process or work that is depicted in your images.

Resume: Three pages or less.

Three References: Provide contact information for three references. References will be contacted in the final stages of the interview process.

Images of 10 Works Created within the Last Two Years: Upload one wide shot and one detail for each of 10 pieces, for a total number of 20 images.

International Applicants: With their application, international applicants must submit proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. (green card or appropriate visa), as well as a tax processing number issued by the IRS (Social Security Number, Employer Identification Number, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).