The Brookfield Craft Center’s Artist-in-Residence program again offers a unique
opportunity for both established and emerging local artists across a range of visual arts
and craft media. The primary goal of our program is to promote the creative process of
artists by providing them with the space, time, resources, and a supportive community to
develop their work. The program will span two weeks beginning Sunday, August 10, 2025, through Sunday, August 24, 2025. Please note artists applying must be local, as there are no living quarters to offer at this time.

WHO CAN APPLY?

All applications sought are for the full two-week time period and participants must be 21
years of age or older. An Artist-in-Residency Advisory Board will review the applications,
work samples, proposed residency projects, and skill levels of candidates to determine their capacity to work independently. A $500.00 stipend will be provided for supplies.

WHY APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM?

Join us at Brookfield Craft Center for a transformative experience that will inspire, challenge and help you grow as an artist. Whether you’re exploring new techniques, expanding your creativity, or simply need time and space to focus, our residency program offers the perfect setting to support your work.
Program benefits are: dedicated space, time for experimentation, and the opportunity to
elevate one’s craft.

WHAT’S EXPECTED OF ME AS AN ARTIST?

This creative opportunity is also about giving back to the community and has two
requirements: a teaching or collaborative project with local High School students on day 12 of the residency and an artist talk and presentation on their artistic journey on day 14, the final day of the residency.

Applications will be considered across all nine studios: Forge, Paper Arts, Modern
Craft, Ceramic, Glass, Woodturning, Jewelry, Fiber, and River Room (mixed media)
studios. Since this is just the second year for the program, only two artists will be selected. As the program develops over time, our vision is to have one artist in each of the nine studios, fostering a community of residents who can inspire and support each other – relaxing over a meal on the patio by the river.

WHEN CAN I APPLY?

The application will be available online January 25, 2025, with a deadline of April 26, 2025. A $45.00 application fee is required. The two applicants selected will be notified by May 24, 2025.

Please direct questions to our Education Director, Valerie Culbertson, at vculbertson@brookfieldcraft.org,