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Wild Clay Workshop & Wilderness Arts Residency

Type: Residencies, Workshops, Exchanges [View all]
Posted by: Visitor Center Artist Camp
Deadline: Wed, May 1st, 2024

Visitor Center Artist Camp is a short-term outdoor residency for artists with a focus on Wild Clay, Natural Materials, and Land Art. VCAC is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, nestled between rural townships and the Ottawa National Forest. Each summer we join individuals from around the country for 2 weeks of camping, living and working cooperatively, exploring the environment, and making art in the North Woods wilderness.

 

CHOOSE A PROJECT:

 

WILD CLAY WORKSHOP

Immerse yourself in your work and your materials. Harvest the local clay right from the ground at camp, hand-process and mix your own clay bodies, and fire your work on site using a variety of techniques including pit/low-fire wood, electric, and gas kilns. Previous experience with clay and basic knowledge of firing processes is recommended but the workshop is open to all with a healthy curiosity and drive to learn and pitch in.

 

INDEPENDENT PROJECTS

Propose a project that can be supported by our wilderness setting, environmental focus, and adventurous attitude. Create land art, installations, paintings, photographs, fiber art, woodworking, music, poetry, or video; the project of your choice, inspired by the gorgeous landscape.

 

Wilderness Artist Residency 2024

Sat July 20th - Sat August 3rd

 

Wild Clay Workshop $1200

Independent Project Residency $1000

 

Deadline to Apply: May 1st

(Ongoing deadline, Max 12 Residents, Applications reviewed in order received)

 

Apply Online at https://www.visitorcenterartistcamp.org/apply

 

Early Bird $100 Discount, Apply by March 1st

Fee Includes: Shared studio space, 3 meals a day in our outdoor kitchen, maintained campgrounds, outdoor shower & bathroom facilities, miles of hiking trails, trips to waterfalls and Lake Superior beach. All materials, firings, and tools provided for Wild Clay Workshop. All residents have access to basic shop tools and supplies.

 

Posted on Mon, January 22nd, 2024
Expires on Wed, May 1st, 2024

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