Ceramic, Glass, and Enamel Arts TD Residency
For Black, Indigenous, and Underrepresented Peoples and Communities
About the TD Residency
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery Artist in Residence program focuses on marginalized emerging artists, and is made possible with the support of TD Bank Group (TD). The Ceramic, Glass, and Enamel Arts TD Residency for Black, Indigenous, and Underrepresented Peoples and Communities enables two emerging artists to undertake a fully funded 8-week residency at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery in Waterloo, Ontario. Residents are equipped with a working studio space, a bi-weekly stipend, materials, and mentorship as they complete a body of work. Artists-in-residence will also engage the local community through public programs at the Gallery and produce digital content to be shared across the country.
Artists are eligible to work in ceramics, fused glass, stained glass, or vitreous enamel. Artists must work in the studio 35 hours per week for a period of 8 weeks. Each selected resident receives an honorarium of $8,500 for travel and living expenses and a budget of $500 for materials and specialized tools. During the residency, the selected artist is expected to spend approximately 8 hours per week supporting the Gallery through studio operations, workshops, and other relevant duties. The Gallery’s studio includes access to electric kilns, a pugging machine, a ceramic 3D printer, and more. Following completion of the residency, the artist’s work may be presented in a public display at the Gallery or offered for sale in the Gallery Shop and Shop Online (standard consignment agreement applies).
Eligibility
To apply for the Ceramic, Glass, and Enamel Arts TD Residency for Black, Indigenous, and Underrepresented Peoples and Communities, you must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status, as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. You must self-identify as a marginalized artist. You must also meet our definition of an emerging professional artist, which is an artist who:
– Is in the early stages of their career in their art form, usually within the first 10 years
– Has developed skills through training and/or practice in the field
– Has a body of work that incorporates a public presence and peer recognition; and
– Seeks payment for their work and has an active and engaged practice
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is committed to equity and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals that reflect the diversity of our audience and who are typically underrepresented in institutional settings, including artists of colour, Indigenous artists, deaf artists, artists with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ artists, and ask that they self-identify in their applications.
Contact
If you have any questions or require assistance with the application, contact Peter Flannery, Senior Curator & Collections Manager, at peter@theclayandglass.ca.
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Previous Artists in Residence
Erica Whyte
Erica Whyte About the Artist Erica Whyte is an artist working through sound, sculpture, and visual arts. Her practice is shaped by culturally significant objects and folklore that connect her experiences as a Canadian and Caribbean. While receiving awards by Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council she has participated…
Rumeysa Cosgun
Rumeysa Cosgun During this residency, I explore the fragility and fluidity of glass juxtaposed with the warmth of nostalgic colour and traditional design of Türkiye. Pulling inspiration from my childhood home as a Turkish immigrant and transforming these nostalgic bits of memory into my contemporary glass style of today. Growing up, I always loved sitting…
Mengya Zhao
Mengya Zhao, Szechuan whispers: echoes of home and heart, 2023. Mengya Zhao is a multidisciplinary artist primarily focusing on ceramic sculptures. She also explores her imaginative world through printmaking, illustration, and various forms of paper art. Her work delves into the space between reality and the imaginary, often highlighting subtle peculiarities in daily life. Mengya…
Olivia Fay
Olivia Fay, Untitled (Earthenware Vase), 2022. Olivia Fay olivia fay is a toronto based, emerging multidisciplinary artist and educator who explores the themes of the ecstatic, the erotic, and the mundane in the pursuit of vulnerability and healing. she is interested in art as therapy, and inspiring greater vulnerability and healing in those who interact…
Kaashif Ghanie
Kaashif Ghanie was our Artist-in-Residence from April-May, 2024 as part of the Ceramic, Glass, and Enamel Arts TD Residency for Black, Indigenous, and Underrepresented Peoples and Communities. Kaashif Ghanie, Grandma’s Recipes, 2024. About the Artist Kaashif Ghanie, Grammar of War Remnants, 2022 Kaashif Ghanie, Square Karahi, 2024. Kaashif Ghanie Kaashif Ghanie -or Kaas, is a…
Alejandra Vera
Alejandra Vera was our inaugural Artist-in-Residence as part of the Ceramic, Glass, and Enamel Arts TD Residency for Black, Indigenous, and Underrepresented Peoples and Communities. A look at Alejandra’s Residency: ” During my residency at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, I had the opportunity to thoroughly investigate and explore the diverse shapes of Inca…
Kat Looby
In November 2022, Kat Looby was the third artist to undertake a residency at The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery. Kat Looby earned her Bachelor of Craft and Design in glass from Sheridan College. She has been an assistant on 3 seasons of the hit Netflix glass-blowing competition show Blown Away. In 2020 she completed…
Kirsti Smith
In February 2022, Kirsti Smith became the second artist to take part in the ongoing residency program at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery. During this eight week residency, Kirsti created new artworks and experimented with different materials and processes. The resulting work was displayed at the gallery in April 2022. Kirsti also led the…
Krysti Huber
In November 2021, Krysti Huber became the first artist to take part in the Ceramic Arts Residency program at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery. Krysti Huber is the founder of Scarlet Oak Ceramics, a small batch pottery studio based out of Bright, Ontario. During the residency, Krysti spent 8 weeks at the gallery creating…
Previous Residency Programs
In 2021-2022, the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery offered an artist residency program in ceramics and glass with the generous support of the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund. This series of residencies was a successful pilot project to support emerging Canadian artists working in clay, glass, and enamel. Artists worked on-site at the gallery creating new pieces, researching their practice, and supporting gallery programs.