Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Penland School of Craft offers studio assistantships covering tuition, housing, and meals in exchange for 25–40 hours weekly work supporting studio operations during workshops. A $30 application fee applies, with a deadline of June 30, 2027. Applicants need working studio experience.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. June 30, 2027
“Apply via Slideroom August 1–31, 2027 (for Spring 2027 openings)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $30 to apply
“$30 application fee”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Studio assistantship covers tuition, housing (a double room with a common bath), and meals.
“Tuition, housing (double room with common bath), meals”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Applicants must have knowledge of a working studio. No other eligibility criteria stated.
How they choose.
“Selected based on knowledge of a working studio”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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