Artist Residencies

• Ceramics
• Printmaking
• Current Artists-in-Residence
• Past Artists-in-Residence

Lawrence Arts Center Description

The Lawrence Arts Center , built in 2002 and located in downtown Lawrence , Kansas has 40,000 square feet of programming spaces. The Center’s mission is to enrich individuals and the community by nurturing a love of the arts through education, exploration and expression. The facility consists of 3 exhibition galleries, 300 seat theatre, 2 dance studios, 2 arts-based preschool classrooms, 7 visual arts studios. The Center, sustained by a thriving membership program, offers programs to the public and all visitors to Lawrence , attracting 100,000 people annually. We are located 30 minutes from Kansas City . Lawrence is home to the University of Kansas , which hosts the Spencer Museum and the Lied Center . Lawrence has a vibrant art, music and cultural community. Brackers Good Earth Ceramic Supply is located 5 minutes from the Arts Center .

Facilities

Ceramics Residency Program

The Artist in Residency program is designed to provide a creative environment for emerging artists and to broaden the center’s students and faculty awareness of new approaches and techniques. The residency will begin August 1, 2011 and end on July 31, 2012. The ideal candidate should be pre-professional, with a MFA or BFA in ceramics, self directed and able to work independently.

• A resident is expected to become involved in the LAC Education Department’s community serving youth and adults.

• Residents are expected to perform 15 hours per week of studio maintenance. Maintenance of the ceramics studio includes: provide orientation to advanced ceramic artists enrolled in open studio, assist in loading/unloading and firing of kilns, mixing glazes and slips, recycling clay and provide general studio maintenance & upkeep to ensure a safe and orderly work environment.

• Residents are expected to teach one class per year. Additional teaching opportunities are available but not required.

• When teaching, the resident is expected to contribute to the curriculum for classes and be willing to collaborate with education staff.

• The resident will assist in annual studio fundraisers and assist in the visiting artist program.

• The resident will make one public presentation to the Lawrence community or school district.

• Residents will have an exhibition of their work in the Lawrence Arts Center Gallery and they will receive and contribute to a publication about their exhibit. (dates TBA)

The resident will be provided studio space, $500 per month stipend, free firings, and 24 hour access to the studios. There are many opportunities for teaching and sales of work through the Lawrence Arts Center . Residents are responsible for their own housing.

To Apply:

Applications should include a letter of intent, CV, 10-15 piece portfolio in digital format, two letters of reference, and $25 application fee, postmarked by April 24, 2012.

Send to: Lawrence Arts Center
Attn: Ceramics Residency
940 New Hampshire St.
Lawrence, KS 66044

Download Application

Please contact Laurie McLane-Higginson for more information, laurie@lawrenceartscenter.org 785-843-2787

Printmaking Residency

The Artist in Residency program is designed to provide a creative environment for emerging artists and to broaden the center’s students and faculty awareness of new approaches and techniques. The John Talleur Print Studio (JTPS) at the Lawrence Arts Center , is the only community print shop in Kansas . Its facilities support several printmaking techniques, including intaglio, monoprint, relief, silkscreen, and letterpress, and offer access to Sturgis, Vandercook, Hoe (Washington-style), and Gordon presses. The intaglio facilities include a state of the art acid hood. The residency will begin in August 1, 2011 and end July 31, 2012. The ideal candidate should be pre-professional, with a MFA or BFA in printmaking, self directed and able to work independently. The program is designed to provide young printmakers with press and studio access as they make the transition from or between academic settings.

• A resident is expected to become involved in the LAC Education Department’s community serving youth and adults.

• Residents are expected to perform 15 hours per week of studio maintenance, outreach to area schools, hang print shows and in-house print work. Maintenance of the print studio includes: provide orientation to advanced print artists enrolled in open studio, organization and storage of type, monitor & change acids, provide general studio maintenance & upkeep to ensure a safe and orderly work environment.

• Residents are expected to teach one class per year. Additional teaching opportunities are available but not required.

• When teaching, the resident is expected to contribute to the curriculum for classes and be willing to collaborate with education staff.

• The resident will assist in annual studio fundraisers and assist in the visiting artist program.

• The resident will make one public presentation to the Lawrence community or school district.

• Residents will have an exhibition of their work in the Lawrence Arts Center Gallery and they will receive and contribute to a publication about their exhibit..(dates TBA)

The resident will receive a $500 per month stipend for above mentioned duties and will have 24 hour access to studio, free use of all printmaking studio equipment, and use of other visual art facilities upon approval. Residents are responsible for their housing.

To Apply:

Applications should include a letter of intent, CV, 10-15 piece portfolio in digital format, two letters of reference, and a $25 application fee, postmarked by April 23, 2011.

Send to: Lawrence Arts Center
Attn: Print Residency
940 New Hampshire St.
Lawrence, KS 66044

Download Application

Please contact Laurie McLane-Higginson for more information, laurie@lawrenceartscenter.org 785-843-2787