Public Ceramics Summer 2023 BIPOC Fellowship

Applications now open.

The PCF seeks to make ceramics classes accessible to people from marginalized identities that have been historically underrepresented in American studios. PCF Fellows are offered a paid semester of classes at the placement studio, along with opportunities to connect with other ceramicists of color and build community.

Applications will be open for the third cohort of the Public Ceramic BIPOC Fellowship on May 19. Applications will be due on May 30, 2023. Decisions will be finalized by June 8th, 2023. Beginners welcome!

When: July 5 - August 27, 2023 for Gasworks NYC (other studio dates TBA)

Studio Placement: Gasworks NYC (located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY) and Clay Space Brooklyn (located in Greenpoint), and Supermud Pottery (located in Manhattan)

Fellowship includes: 

  • Paid semester of classes

  • Basic supplies/toolkit 

  • Stipend for firing fees

  • Open studio hours 

  • Metrocards for those who need 

  • Invitation to team-building activities and mentorship opportunities with PCF cohort 

Eligibility:

  • PCF will prioritize people of color from racial/ethnic identities underrepresented and marginalized in American studios, including people of African, Latinx, Pacific Island, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Native American descent

  • No experience is necessary - just a desire and commitment to learn and play with clay. 

Commitment:

  • Attend weekly, 2-3-hour classes for all 6-8 weeks of the summer sessions.

  • Attend opening, closing, and community-building events for fellows.

  • If upon acceptance you feel like you can no longer meet the commitment, please let us know so we can give your spot to someone else on the waitlist. Participation is paramount to the success of the program.

  • Agree to the placement studio’s policies and procedures.

Important Dates:

  • Deadline: May 30, 2022

  • Notification: June 8, 2022

  • Early class registration: June 10, 2022 for Gasworks NYC (TBA for other studios)


About Public Ceramics: PC was founded by a diverse group of Brooklyn-based ceramicists who love clay. Our group includes ceramicists, social justice activists, and arts educators—all of whom are dedicated to bringing clay to the people. You can learn more about us at www.publicceramics.org/about.