EWRKS 3-Month Ceramics Residency 2026

Earthworks Ceramic Studios (EWRKS) is inviting applications for its 3-Month Ceramics Residency, taking place July – September 2026 in the heart of Brixton, London.

This free residency offers a ceramics artist the space and time to develop a new body of small-scale ceramic work within a vibrant, collaborative studio community. It's a chance to explore new ideas, refine your techniques, and grow alongside other makers in a creative and supportive environment.

What's included:

• Access to shared studio facilities, including a slab roller and extruder wheels
• Bisque firings to 1000°C and stoneware firings to 1260°C, included at no cost
• Free participation — no application fee, no programme fee

What's not included:

• Accommodation (artists must arrange and fund their own housing in London)
• Clay and materials (artists must purchase their own)
• Visa sponsorship (international artists are welcome to apply but must arrange their own visas)

Who can apply:

Artists at any stage of their career who work with ceramics. International applicants are encouraged. Your proposal must clearly focus on small-scale ceramic work and demonstrate a genuine engagement with clay.

To apply, you'll need:

• A portfolio of 5 images of recent ceramic work
• A current CV
• An artist statement outlining your practice, goals, and intentions for the residency

Key dates:

• Application deadline: 31 May 2026, 5:00 PM
• Results notification: By 8 June 2026
• Residency: July – September 2026