Public Ceramics Summer 2026 BIPOC Fellowship
Applications open for Summer 2026 March 31.
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 for the 6th cohort of the Public Ceramic BIPOC Fellowship opens March 31. Applications will be due April 14 EOD.
When: Summer 2026, dates: June 20 - August 30
Studio Placement: Gasworks NYC (located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY), Clay Space Brooklyn (located in Greenpoint), and Uptown Clay (located in Washington Heights).
Fellowship includes:
Paid semester of classes
Basic supplies/toolkit
Stipend for firing fees
Open studio hours
Invitation to group events, studio tours, 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, 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 to apply: April 14, 2026
Notifications will be sent: May 16, 2026
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 the Board at www.publicceramics.org/about.