Jewelry Residencies in United States

Appalachian Center for Craft

Smithville, United States

The Appalachian Center for Craft's Artist in Residence (AIR) program provides a creative, residential environment for emerging professional artists to work in an immersive studio setting while contributing to the educational mission of the institution. The program offers one-year appointments (renewable for an additional year) across multiple studio disciplines including clay, fibers, glass, metals, wood, and exhibitions, with residents providing instructional support and producing significant bodies of studio work.

Armory Art Center

West Palm Beach, United States

The Armory Art Center's Artist-in-Residence Program is a highly competitive 9-18 month residency that attracts emerging artists with at least a BFA to teach classes, develop their own work in provided studio space, and participate in community events. Residents work 35+ hours weekly (including 15 hours of departmental duties), teach workshops and eight-week classes, and receive compensation for teaching plus a monthly stipend.

Elf School of the Arts Residency

Hayesville, United States

Elf School of the Arts is a nonprofit artist residency in Hayesville, NC, beside the Appalachian Mountains and Lake Chatuge. Renovated from a 1928 elementary school into a residency and concert venue offering private bedroom and studio (free).

Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design

Bloomington, United States

The McKinney International Art and Design Residency at Indiana University Bloomington's Eskenazi School invites established international artists and designers for a 4-6 week residency. Selected residents receive studio space, lodging, an $8,000 USD fellowship, health insurance, and up to $500 in supplies, while participating in the McKinney Visiting Artist Lecture Series and coordinating public-facing activities such as studio visits and workshops.

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Houston, United States

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) Artist Residency Program offers three-to-twelve month residencies (with preference for six- and nine-month terms) to craft artists working in media such as wood, glass, metal, fiber, clay, and interdisciplinary craft with photography. Selected artists gain 24/7 access to a 200-square-foot studio, a $1,000 monthly stipend including housing/materials allowance, professional development, public interaction opportunities, and an artist talk. The public-facing program requires studio work during public hours and open studios for visitor engagement.

LUX Center for the Arts

Lincoln, United States

The LUX Center for the Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a non-profit organization dedicated to art education, exhibitions, and community outreach, offering classes in pottery, printmaking, painting, jewelry, drawing, glass, and fibers for all ages. It features two gallery spaces showcasing local, regional, and national artists, a gift shop, and an artist-in-residency program, along with monthly First Friday events open to the public. Located at 2601 North 48th Street in Historic University Place, it also provides off-site classes via the Art Van deLUX program and houses the Gladys M. Lux Historical Gallery with over 450 fine art prints.

Ox-Bow, School of Art and Artists' Residency

Saugatuck, United States

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency, founded in 1908, is a year-round artist residency and educational program located on a 115-acre campus in Saugatuck, Michigan. It offers intensive courses, fellowships, and residencies for artists at all career stages, with studio access across multiple disciplines and a community-based living model.

Rock Street Artist Residency

Marquette, Michigan, United States

Rock Street Artist Residency (RSAR) is a transformative artist residency located in a historic 1887 Victorian home in Marquette, Michigan, offering a unique creative space set against the inspiring backdrop of the Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior's shores. The residency hosts two artists per session in a peaceful, distraction-free environment with fully equipped studio spaces, gourmet meals featuring locally sourced ingredients, and opportunities for community engagement.