Are you a passionate ceramic artist looking for the time, space, and support to push your creative practice forward? County Hall Pottery is offering a year-long Potter In Residence programme, designed to nurture artistic growth and foster professional connections within a vibrant community of makers. Please read the job description below and apply today before Monday 28 April 2025!
Hear from Heather Gibson, our current Potter in Residence, in this interview here. She outlines her career to date, aspirations and reasons for applying for the role.
Potter in Residence Job Description
County Hall Pottery is a vibrant new ceramics studio and gallery dedicated to celebrating and supporting the art of clay in all its forms. Our gallery, which opened in May 2024, hosts exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing a diverse range of ceramic work. In September 2024, we launched our studio, where we offer a dynamic selection of classes, including masterclasses and beginner-friendly sessions.
Our Potter In Residence programme offers artists the opportunity to develop their practice, establish professional connections, and work within a supportive community of like-minded creatives. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic ceramic artist/designer/potter to join us for a year-long residency. The residency provides the time, space, and resources to experiment and produce a new body of work. If you are ready to take your practice to the next level and join a dynamic new organisation that is set to become a significant name in contemporary ceramics!
What we offer
- Dedicated workspace: Personal desk and storage within a shared studio environment.
- Studio access: Seven-day access to the studio facilities.
- Equipment access: Full use of professional studio equipment, including a slab roller, wall-mounted extruder, Shimpo Whisper wheels, and a fully equipped glaze room.
- Kiln access: Use of both gas and electric kilns, including:
- Two front-loading electric trolley kilns (Internal dimensions: 80L x 80W x 116H)
- One front-loading gas kiln (Internal dimensions: 88L x 80W x 135H)
- Teaching opportunities: Paid teaching engagements available.
- Exhibition opportunity: A dedicated solo exhibition in August 2026.
- Professional promotion: Featured on our website, social media, and through our press team.
- Masterclasses & workshops: Opportunities to participate in visiting artist workshops and masterclasses (subject to availability).
- Retail opportunities: The chance to sell your work through our gallery.
Artist-in-Residence Responsibilities
- Commitment: One-year residency.
- Studio & Teaching Support: Contribute 20 hours per week assisting with studio operations, gallery activities, and the teaching programme. Responsibilities include glaze preparation, kiln firing, clay processing, exhibition installation, and other tasks as needed. Work may take place during daytime, evenings, and some weekends.
- Personal Practice: Dedicate at least 20 hours per week to developing your own studio work.
- Engagement: Host an open student event or artist talk. Contribution: Donate two pieces of work upon completion of the residency – one for display and one for sale in the gallery to support our fundraising efforts.
- Exhibition: Prepare a solo exhibition in our gallery in August to showcase and celebrate your residency.
- Housing: Residents are responsible for securing their own accommodation.
Application
Applications will only be accepted during our open call period. Please apply by uploading the following materials to through the link below.
- CV
- Brief Artist Statement (Maximum 200 words)
- PDF Portfolio (Maximum 10 pages)
- Project Proposal (Your proposal should explain how you plan to use the time, space and facilities, to further your practise. Be specific about the type of work you want to create and how the residency will help you achieve this.
- Contact information for two people who can speak to your suitability as a potential resident. List the name, affiliation, phone number, and email address.
We are committed to making our application process as accessible as possible. If you would prefer to apply in a different format – such as a video, audio recording, or another method that better suits your needs – please get in touch. We’re happy to discuss the best way to support you.
There is no fee for application. Notification will be made via email. Please direct any questions about this program or the application process to: gallery@countyhallpottery.com
Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250513638140045
Who can apply?
This opportunity is open to applicants aged 18 and over who have prior experience in ceramics and are comfortable working independently. We warmly welcome applications from artists of all backgrounds.
As this is a paid opportunity, you must have the legal right to live and work in the UK for at least one year during the residency period. Please note that EU citizens now require a visa to work and reside in the UK. (Travel Visa is not applicable) We are unable to sponsor or assist with visas for international applicants. All applications will be assessed based solely on the information and documents provided.
Key Dates
Programme Dates: 2 September 2025 – 31 August 2026
Applications Open: Monday 7th April 2025
Application Deadline: Midnight Monday 28th April 2025
Finalist Interviews: Tuesday 6th May
The successful applicant will be notified by June.
Details
Location: County Hall Pottery, County Hall, Waterloo, SE1 9PB
Salary: £20,000 per annum
Holiday Entitlement: 14 days