Ceramics at Andrew's Hall - Artist Application

1. Contact Information

Name *

First

Last

Preferred Pronouns (optional):

Phone

Email *

Address

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Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

2. Experience in Ceramics

Minimum Experience Requirement: Applicants should have a minimum of two years of active ceramics practice, a related degree, or equivalent hands-on experience demonstrating a solid understanding of ceramic materials, techniques, and studio safety.

2a. Education / Training

Do you hold a degree in the arts or ceramics?

Yes
No

If yes, please specify: Institution, Degree, Year:

Have you taken ceramics classes at our organization?

Yes
No

If yes, please list the instructors and duration of study:

Have you taken ceramics classes elsewhere?

Yes
No

If yes, please list the organizations and duration:

2b. Technical Experience & Skills Assessment

Please answer the following questions to help us understand your level of technical experience and comfort working independently in a communal ceramic studio. Please click on your level of experience in the drop down menu in the following areas:

Wheel Throwing

Handbuilding / Sculpture

Use of Commercial Glazes in Electric Kilns

Glaze Application

Understanding of Pyrometric Cones and Firing Ranges

Loading Bisque and Glaze Kilns

Programming & Firing Bisque and Glaze Kilns

Studio Equipment Operation & Safety

Mold Making / Slip Casting

2c. Technical Knowledge Questions Please provide brief written answers to the following:

1. Describe your primary focus in ceramic arts and the number of years that you have been in practice:

2. Outline any experience you have working in Low-Fire, Mid-Range and High-Fire Ceramics:

3. Outline any experience you have working with commercial glazes:

4. Describe any experience you have in loading and firing kilns

5. Describe a technical problem you’ve encountered in ceramics (e.g., cracking, glaze crawling, firing issue) and how you resolved it.

2d. Equipment Familiarity

List any ceramic studio equipment you have independently operated (e.g., kilns, Brent wheel, slab roller, extruder, pug mill):

All accepted applicants will participate in a required orientation introducing shared standards, safety practices, daily operations, and firing procedures within our communal pottery studio. This session is designed to help every artist feel confident and prepared to work independently in a shared space. As part of the orientation, participants will complete a Kiln Skills Assessment to confirm safe, independent kiln operation, including loading, unloading, and firing electric kilns. Based on the assessment, participants may receive approval for independent kiln use or be guided toward additional one-on-one or group training. Additional training may be required to ensure safety and will be offered at the participant’s expense.

3. Studio Use & Practice

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3a. What kind of work do you create, and how do you plan to use the studio?

3b.Primary Focus

Wheel Throwing
Handbuilding / Sculpture
Slip Casting

4. Studio Access & Availability

Please help us understand how and when you anticipate using the studio so we can determine the best fit for your schedule and workspace needs.

4a. When do you expect to be in the studio most often?

4b. How frequently do you plan to use the studio?

4c. Are you flexible with your studio hours if shared equipment or scheduling requires adjustment?

Yes
No
Sometimes (please explain below)

5. Collaboration & Community

Our communal studios thrive when everyone contributes to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. All artists are expected to take part in regular cleaning of both personal and shared spaces. This includes mopping, wiping down surfaces, cleaning tools, and thoroughly maintaining equipment such as wheels, extruders, ware boards, and bats.

5a. Are you prepared and willing to participate in these responsibilities?

Yes
No
Unsure (please explain)

5b. How do you approach working in a shared creative environment?

5c. What do you feel is most important to maintaining a positive, respectful, and collaborative studio community?

5d. Have you previously worked in a shared or communal ceramics studio?

Yes
No

If yes, where and for how long? Provide a reference: Name & Contact Information

6. Portfolio Submission

6a.

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Please upload a PDF displaying 5–10 images that represent your current work. Please share mediums, dimensions and technique (Attach JPEGs/PDFs, max file size as specified).

6b. Online Portfolio - Website, Instagram, or other relevant links

6c. Please list or upload your exhibition history and/or gallery representation (PDFs, max file size as specified)

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7. Additional Notes or Comments

Please feel free to share additional notes or comments regarding your experience, goals for studio use, and strengths as an applicant studio member.

Ceramics at Andrew’s Hall –
Artist Application

Ceramics at Andrew’s Hall –
Artist Application

1. Contact Information

2. Experience in Ceramics

2a. Education / Training

2b. Technical Experience & Skills Assessment

2c. Technical Knowledge Questions Please provide brief written answers to the following:

2d. Equipment Familiarity

3. Studio Use & Practice

4. Studio Access & Availability

5. Collaboration & Community

Ceramics at Andrew’s Hall – Artist Application

Ceramics at Andrew’s Hall – Artist Application

1. Contact Information

2. Experience in Ceramics

2a. Education / Training

2b. Technical Experience & Skills Assessment

2c. Technical Knowledge Questions Please provide brief written answers to the following:

2d. Equipment Familiarity

3. Studio Use & Practice

4. Studio Access & Availability

5. Collaboration & Community

Ceramics at Andrew’s Hall –
Artist Application

Ceramics at Andrew’s Hall –
Artist Application