---
title: "McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists"
organization: "Northern Clay Center"
category: residency
deadline: 2026-05-15
valid_through: 2026-05-15
countries: ["US"]
disciplines: ["ceramics"]
location: "USA"
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "A $6,000 award, free studio space, and firing support. The program culminates in a group exhibition and catalogue, with a touring component."
eligibility: "Mid-career ceramic artists."
source_url: "https://northernclaycenter.org/artist-services/grants-for-artists/mcknight-residencies/"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/mcknight-residency-for-ceramic-artists-northern-clay-center-2ab552b1"
status: closed
last_updated: 2026-04-27T05:58:14.196005
---
# McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists

> **STATUS: CLOSED** — the application deadline has passed.
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> the listing is no longer accepting applications.


**Organization**: Northern Clay Center
**Category**: residency
**Deadline**: 2026-05-15
**Location**: USA
**Country code(s)**: US
**Discipline(s)**: ceramics
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: A $6,000 award, free studio space, and firing support. The program culminates in a group exhibition and catalogue, with a touring component.
**Eligibility**: Mid-career ceramic artists.

## Description

Mid-career ceramic artists are invited to apply for the McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists at Northern Clay Center. This three-month residency supports the development of new work and professional exchange. Up to three artists will be selected for residencies taking place in 2027, each receiving a $6,000 award, free studio space, and firing support. The program concludes with a group exhibition, a catalogue, and a touring component. Applications close on May 15, 2026.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://northernclaycenter.org/artist-services/grants-for-artists/mcknight-residencies/
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/mcknight-residency-for-ceramic-artists-northern-clay-center-2ab552b1