RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Cotto’s Studio Residency Program provides a unique opportunity for artists to research and produce new ceramic projects under the guidance of the Cotto Studio advisors/directors, expand their practice by exploring local materials, and develop new professional networks. The paid program covers a fully-equipped shared pottery studio, production materials including clays, glazes and oxides, kiln firings, feedback and assistance from our team of specialized ceramicists.
ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA
Cotto’s Studio Residency Program provides a unique opportunity for artists to research and produce new ceramic projects under the guidance of the Cotto Studio advisors/directors, expand their practice by exploring local materials, and develop new professional networks. The paid program covers a fully-equipped shared pottery studio, production materials including clays, glazes and oxides, kiln firings, feedback and assistance from our team of specialized ceramicists.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for Residency Programs, please send us the following via email to info@cottodesigns.com:
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⊙ A short biography (maximum 50 words).
⊙ A statement of interest detailing your artist interests (maximum 100 words).
⊙ A current CV (maximum 1 page).
⊙ Support material in the format of a PDF document with 5-10 images and captions.
Please supply any video content as a URL web link (10 minutes max).
⊙ Preferred dates.
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Applications can be made in English or Spanish.
PRICING
The residency is to be undertaken over a 5, 8 or 10 - week period of your choosing.
This fee includes access to the shared studio facility, production materials including clays, glazes and oxides, kiln firings, guidance from Cotto studio advisors and facilitation of open studio event. Further details about the studios production materials, kilns and other resources can be found here.
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The cost of the Cotto Ceramic Studio Residency does not include accommodation. We are happy however to assist you in locating suitable accommodation for your particular needs and budget close by to the studio.
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Please note that since Cotto does not have governmental or private support, it is not within its possibilities to offer grants at this moment. Artists are encouraged to apply for independent sponsors and we will provide invitation letters and guidance to cooperate with artists' necessary fund raising and any other documentation needed.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
⊙ Artists are responsible for obtaining necessary medical insurance.
⊙ Artists are responsible for the transportation of any equipment or artwork
to/from the Studio Program.
⊙ Artists will be asked to sign an agreement that outlines the terms of the program.
RESIDENTS
2018
LAURA COZ (CH)
VALENTINA IBÁÑEZ (COL)
MARTIN CORDOBA (AUS)
BARBARA TONG (HK)
2019
NEIL CELANI (CA)
MADELEINE THORNTON-SMITH (AU)
LOTTE DOUWES (NL)
LAURA PEHKONEN (FI)
MIRIAM ANCIS (US)
PATRICIA MASSON (FR)
