The Better Together Residency is dedicated to supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists. This hot-shop focused residency is intended to provide up and coming artists with an opportunity to expand their body of work or explore new creative directions. The cohort will consist of artists, selected through a juried application, and paid assistants from the Hilltop Artists Program.
Pilchuck is proud to partner with Better Together and Hilltop Artists to provide this unique opportunity to artists of color working in glass. This program is a deliberate step towards nurturing a culture of inclusion to promote respect and celebrate individuals within the BIPOC community.
The residency takes place during the spring, bringing together a cohort of professional artists and assistants from Hilltop Artists to live on Pilchuck’s scenic campus and work in the historic hot shop. Each artist will be provided with a designated space throughout the residency to store their supplies and work on projects. Prior experience with furnace glass and cold working is necessary to participate. The self-directed aspect of this residency means formal instruction is not provided; however, artists are encouraged to share their skills and knowledge with each other. Studio coordinators are available to facilitate access to equipment and tools in selected studios.
The Hilltop Artists are paid assistants selected by Hilltop instructors from their esteemed alumni.
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Better Together is an organization founded by Cedric Mitchell and Corey Pemberton of Crafting the Future. This dynamic event series is aimed at supporting, empowering, and inspiring makers of color. These events come in various forms, from craft markets and performances to demonstrations and residencies, all centered around fostering community collaboration.
For more information, please contact our Outreach & Education Supervisor, Raya Friday at rfriday@pilchuck.org.
Looking for an opportunity to surround yourself with the creative energy of glass artists from around the world while also gaining valuable teaching and studio experience? Teaching Assistants and Artist Assistants are a vital part of the Pilchuck community. They support the vision and goals of Instructors and Artists in Residence while helping to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
New and experienced artists alike often make tremendous conceptual and artistic progress in their short time at Pilchuck. Combining a deep focus on glass, access to a variety of resources, a picturesque Pacific Northwest setting and an ever-expanding international community of artists, Pilchuck has become the most comprehensive educational center in the world for glass artists.