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 2 exhibition galleries, gallery shop, 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.

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, 2010 and end on July 31, 2011. The ideal candidate should be pre-professional, with a MFA or BFA in ceramics, self directed and able to work independently. A resident should be able to become involved in the LAC Education Department’s community serving youth and adults. Residents are expected to perform 12 hours per week of studio maintenance and teach one class per year. When teaching, the resident is asked to contribute to the curriculum for classes and be willing to collaborate with education staff. Additional teaching opportunities are available but not required. Maintenance of the Ceramics Studio includes: assisting in loading/unloading and firing of kilns, mixing glazes, recycling clay and general studio upkeep. The resident will assist in annual studio fundraiser 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. (dates TBA)

The resident will be provided studio space, $300 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 slide or digital format, three references, and $25 application fee, postmarked by April 30, 2010.

Send to:

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

Contact Kris Hermanson for more information, kris@lawrenceartscenter.org 785-843-2787

Click Here to download application(pdf)

Facilities

The Ceramic Studio

Private Resident Studio

60 cubic ft. Geil Gas Kiln

3 Electric Kilns

15 Potter's Wheels (brent, pacifica, soldner)

Pug Mill

Ball Mill

Slab Roller

Extruder

Spray Booth

Stocked Raw Materials

In addition to the Ceramics Studio, the Lawrence Arts Center houses:

Printmaking Studio

Vandercook, Hoe and Sturgis Presses

Type collection

Acid room

Silk screen facilites

Photography Studio

10 dark room stations (black & white)

Stocked chemical supply

Digital Media Lab (MAC design software)

Painting & Drawing Studios

Easels

General studio supplies (drawing materials, model & still life equipment)

Metals Studio

3 Enameling kilns

Vacuum form

Assortment of grinders and metal forming equipment