Artist Residencies in Hamtramck

Ceramics School

Hamtramck, United States

Ceramics School is a community art school and artist residency program in Hamtramck, MI, offering classes, memberships, studio access, and public programs focused on ceramics and art making. It provides an independent, unstructured residency open to all artists, with communal workspace, housing in a private apartment, and opportunities for community engagement like workshops or talks. Residencies typically last 3-6 weeks, with a fee of $300/week reducible via work exchange.

Popps Packing

Hamtramck, United States

Popps Packing is an international artist residency program founded in , housed in a 4,500 sq ft former meat-packing plant on the Hamtramck/Detroit border, welcoming emerging, mid-career, and established visual artists for immersive studio-based practices. It accommodates two artists at a time in a communal loft-style warehouse with shared studio, kitchen, bath, workshops, gardens, and outdoor spaces, fostering connections through events, exhibitions, and community engagement. Facilities best suit sculpture, installation, architecture, landscape projects, photography, film, painting, and research.