Founded:
1929 (resident program since 1963)
Duration:
Three years, as well as shorter programmes
Paid by artist:

The current base rental rate for Penland resident artists is $175 per month for unfurnished housing and studio space. With considerable seasonal variation, utilities costs per resident for studio and housing currently average $150-$200 per month. Also, application fee of $25.

Application guidelines:

The Resident Program welcomes self-motivated, directed people working in traditional and non-traditional studio crafts. Past experience has shown that the Resident Program works best if participants have prior experience at Penland. If you have had no connection with Penland, please let them know of your interest in the Resident Program and plan to spend some time here in another capacity.

To apply, please send per mail your artistic portfolio as described here.

AIR tags:
established artist, mid-career, basic tools and equipment, computer, darkroom, editing room, exhibition space, internet, kiln, metal workshop, other, silkscreen facilities, wood workshop, 6 months +, Institution, apartment, children allowed, guests allowed, kitchen, pets allowed, private, international, national, lecture, open studio, other, workshop
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Penland School of Crafts

Penland School of Crafts

Description

Penland's mission is to promote individual and artistic growth in crafts by providing programs and facilities that serve a full range of crafts endeavors. These intensive learning experiences are enhanced by the wide range of ages, nationalities, professions and backgrounds of our students. Penland is also an information resource centre for historical and contemporary crafts. Known as an international leader in the fields of crafts, Penland routinely provides assistance for research and exhibitions. The gallery, visitor canter and outreach programs serve a varied audience by providing educational opportunities for the interested general public, educators, collectors and school students.

Following disciplines are represented at Penland:

  • Books and Paper

  • Clay

  • Drawing and Painting

  • Hot Glass and Flameworking

  • Iron

  • Metals

  • Photography

  • Printmaking and Letterpress

  • Textiles (Surface Design and Weaving)

  • Wood

     

Studio Information

Most of the resident artist studios are housed in a converted dairy barn at the edge of the campus. Apartments are located adjacent to the studio complex or within a 5-minute walking distance.

Accommodation Information

Separate from studio Individual apartments Unfurnished studios and apartments.

Location

Penland School of Crafts is located in Mitchell County, North Carolina, 52 miles north of Asheville, near the town of Spruce Pine. The area is rural, isolated, and mountainous.

Contact information

P.O.Box 37
Penland, NC 28765-0037
United States

Email
office [at] penland.org
Phone
+1 828 7652359
Website
http://penland.org
Fax
+1 828 7657389