Grants for Artists

NCC proudly offers five grant programs for current students, recent graduates, and early to mid-career artists—two Early-Career Artist Residencies, the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Ceramic Artists, the McKnight Artist Residency for Ceramic Artists, and the Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award. Each year we look to increase our reach into the depth of talent in the region, nation, and the globe to support and enable ceramic artists at all stages of their careers. Grants and residencies are open to those who have taken traditional paths of apprenticeship, those who have pursued academic training, and those who have developed their craft in independent studio environments. Now is the time to take the next step and apply for one of the many grants and residencies offered at Northern Clay Center. NCC encourages applicants who represent the full range of artistic styles, and is committed to supporting a diverse pool of artists whose work demonstrates strong artistic merit. Accordingly, awards for our grant programs will represent, as much as possible, artists that are diverse in genre, expertise, gender, race, ethnicity, and geography. Have questions about the eligibility of your work, or how to make your application as successful as possible? We are always available to answer questions and give feedback on your submissions. Please contact Education & Artist Services Manager Sean Lofton at seanlofton@northernclaycenter.org.