Providing emerging ceramic artists with space, facilities, time, and professional interactions that will develop their ideas, skills, abilities, and help them focus as ceramic artists.
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio is a work exchange program. ICCGS can accommodate up to five Resident Artists in Ceramics or Glass. Residencies are typically for a 12 month period of time. Longer or shorter terms can be negotiated as necessary and appropriate.
Artists will receive:
“My residency will always be a deciding factor of how I identify myself as I strive to keep growing as an artist.” – Logan Jensen
Potential Resident Artists should have completed, or are in process of completing, a BA/BFA degree in Ceramics or those who have equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.
Send all the below documents to us by email with the subject line “RA Application 2025”, with supporting documents as attachments, to the following email address: [email protected]
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ICCGS invites Visiting Artists throughout the year to foster relationships between the Resident Artists and Established Makers. Hosting Visiting Artists offers unique opportunities for Emerging Artists to broaden their creative approaches and build valuable networks.
This bi-annual event, features concurent exhibitions, demonstrations and lectures from renowned artists around the nation and more. Resident Artists take on roles to facilitate the event’s programming and assist the presenters. This event offers invaluable exposire to new perspectives and enriches the residency experience.
The Clay Conference is a fantastic opportunity to learn new techniques
We have an adjoining 800 sq. ft. gallery which houses exhibitions throughout the year, primarily featuring ceramic and glass artists. Each Resident Artist will have a gallery exhibition toward the end of their residency, and may also have the opportunity to curate other shows. We also market and sell work through various events held at the ICCGS, and host 3-4 events per year, providing students and residents the opportunity to sell their work.
329 10th Ave SE, Suite 117
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Located on the 1st Floor of the Cherry Building
Studio Hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday-Thursday 10am – 8pm
Friday-Sunday 10am – 4pm
Gallery/Office Hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday-Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday-Sunday 10am – 4pm
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