Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts offers one to three months of studio space and housing in Newcastle, Maine for $1,000 residency fee plus $700 for a single room with shared bath. Applicants need only demonstrate comfort working independently in a clay studio; no citizenship restrictions apply. Application fee is $25, with next deadline September 15, 2027.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 15, 2027
“Applications open July 1, close September 15, 2026 for 2027 Winter Residency”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $25 to apply
“$25 entry (page-verified)”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Studio space and housing for one to three months; residency fee $1000 plus $700 housing fee for single room with shared bath.
“Studio access, dedicated 300 sq ft workspace with equipment (wheels, slab-rollers, mixers, extruder), optional housing in cabins with shared or private bathrooms, Commons kitchen/dining access, wood shop access, 24-hour studio access. Kiln and material use are fee-based.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 1 to 3 months (January, February, or March sessions in 2027)
Who can apply. Any artist comfortable working independently in a clay studio. No nationality/residency restrictions stated.
“No nationality/residency restrictions stated”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Panel of Watershed staff reviews applications on proficiency/promise, commitment to practice, alignment with session theme, and alignment with residency experience. Mix of emerging, mid-career, and established artists sought; preference given to new attendees. Attention to diversity (age, race, gend”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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