Hurricane Relief Residency
We are saddened to see the destruction left in the wake of the recent Hurricane Helene. A large subset of our ceramics community are based in heavily affected areas in and around Western North Carolina. This devastating storm has left many without basic amenities, homes, and studios. We hope that by creating space here at Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology Project, we will be able to support someone through a very difficult time in their life, while maintaining access to the essentials that their ceramics career requires. The Hurricane Helene Relief Residency is for someone who has lost their studio and / or home, and needs the time and space to work on their craft. The duration of the residency will be up to 7 months and end June 30th, 2025 with the option to apply for the full residency. The residency will offer a studio space with a wheel and table, access to our kilns and facilities, reduced rent ($500/mo), work exchange, and a minimum of a $500 travel reimbursement stipend.
Application requirements at the bottom of this page!
Applications will be reviewed beginning October 21st and the application will remain open until the spot is filled.
To apply:
Please email the following information to cobbartandecology@gmail.com and include in the subject line: Hurricane Helene Relief Residency Program Application.
A portfolio of 10 images (link to google drive folder)
Image captions (title, dimensions, medium, year)
A letter of intent and letter of need due to circumstances created by Hurricane Helene.
Contact information for three professional references (name, title, relationship, phone number, email)
This program is graciously funded by our annual reciprocity project fundraiser, including work donated by resident artists and CMAEP founder and director, Scott Parady, along with donations from our supporters.