The Museum of Anthropology at UBC invites applications for the Ceramic Artist-in-Residence, a four-month residency program running annually from May to September. Specific start dates are flexible and will be determined in consultation with the successful applicant.

This residency is open to practising ceramic artists interested in exploring how MOA’s world-renowned collections can inform and inspire their practice. The selected artist will have access to the Judy Cranmer Ceramics Research Laboratory, located within the Museum’s Multiversity Galleries, and will engage with MOA’s collections, exhibitions and public programming as appropriate.

The artist-in-residence will receive:

• An honorarium of $2,000
• On-campus parking during the residency period
• The opportunity to make work available for sale in the MOA Shop

As this is an experimental residency, applicants should note that there are no on-site kiln facilities, and the studio has limited dust extraction capabilities. Artists are encouraged to consider these constraints in their proposals.

This residency is generously supported by the North-West Ceramics Foundation (NWCF) and Carol E. Mayer.

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How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit the following materials:

• A current resume
• A portfolio (including images of recent work)
• A cover letter outlining artistic goals, areas of interest, educational background and specific requirements for participation in the residency

Applications should be submitted via email to:
Mitiana Arbon
Curator for the Pacific + Ceramics Collection Program Coordinator 
Email: mitiana.arbon@ubc.ca

Applications will be reviewed by Mitiana Arbon and a representative from the North-West Ceramics Foundation. The successful candidate will be notified upon final approval by MOA’s Management Committee.

Deadline

April 15, 2025

Announcement

The successful applicant will be notified by email by the end of April.