EMBARC Fellowship (1 year)

Founded in 2021, the EMBARC Fellowship is awarded to an artist who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color (BIPOC). EMBARC (Emerging Maryland BIPOC Artist Residency in Ceramics) seeks to center the experiences and talents of Maryland-based BIPOC artists. Must be a resident of Maryland for at least 1 year prior to the application submission date. Includes the same benefits and responsibilities as long-term Resident Artists plus:

• $2500 annual materials/firing stipend
• Solo exhibition at the end of term in 2025

How to Apply

To apply for a long-term residency or EMBARC Fellowship, please email the following materials to submissions@baltimoreclayworks.org with the subject line “Long-term Application.”

• Long-Term Residency Application. Download a copy and label file with last name, first initial, and APPLICATION (example: doejAPPLICATION.pdf)
• Resume. Label file with last name, first initial, and RESUME
• (example: doejRESUME.pdf)
• Letter of Intent. Please submit a letter of intent detailing the work you plan to make during your residency and how it will impact your development as an artist. Describe in detail how you will benefit from your time at Baltimore Clayworks and how you envision your role in the greater community. Please limit your letter to an approximate 750 word count. Include information regarding materials, firing methods, and processes. Label file with last name, first initial, LETTER (example: doejLETTER.pdf)
• Artist Statement. Label file with last name, first initial, and STATEMENT (example: doejSTATEMENT.pdf)
• Images. Please provide 10 jpeg images (5×7 300dpi) of current work created in the past 3 years. Image files should be labeled with last name, first initial, and numbers indicating your preferred viewing order (example: doej1.jpg) *please contact us directly to upload video files.
• Image list. Please provide an image list that includes image name, artist name, title, date of work, dimensions of work, and medium.

EMBARC Fellowship: Please indicate on your application form your interest in consideration for the EMBARC Fellowship.

Applications deadline April 1, 2024, 5:00 pm (EST)

For more details, visit: https://baltimoreclayworks.org/residencies/