Englewood Arts (EA) is a newly formed non-profit community art center focused on bringing the
artist community and the general public together in an effort to share knowledge and expand
artistic appreciation
The Englewood Arts Glass Artist-in-Residency program gives emerging or established artists
the opportunity to work, for one year, in a state of the art and innovative Glass Blowing Studio in
Independence, MO in the Historic Englewood Arts District.
The UMB Glass Lab: Center for Creativity and Experimentation in the Art Form of Glass Blowing
offers artists the freedom to develop their artist practice, work on product design, and hone their
teaching skills.
This one year residency offers:
Use of the glass and equipment *
A $1500 stipend
A fully equipped Glass Studio:
2,500 square feet equipped with 500lbs MU500 Furnace,
12 in glory hole,
16 in glory hole,
2 annealers,
small pickup kiln
torches
fully furnished tool selection.
Semi private personal studio space
24/7 Access, including access to other studios and equipment**
Exhibition Opportunities
End of residency exhibition
Possibility to sell work in EA’s shop and gallery spaces
Opportunities to exhibit with partner galleries, museums and organizations
Artist-in-Resident Responsibilities
An average of 10 hours of service to the Art Center per week
Help organizing, cleaning, and running the glass studio
Residents will carry themselves, both personally and professionally, in a manner that
reflects the mission and culture of Englewood Arts
Facilitate teaching responsibilities for youth, adult and workshop opportunities***
This one year residency will balance between studio management, public participation and
personal studio practice.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Englewood Arts is an inclusive organization. Its directors and staff value all individual
participants as unique and welcome the variety of experiences they bring. It does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or sexual orientation in
the administration of its policies or programs.
Application must include:
A written proposal of interest (500 word max, please include details of studio practice,
desired projects and how you could utilize a year long residency)
Resumé with a short bio (500 word max)
10 digital images of your work
Two professional references with contact information (name, phone number, email
address, relationship)
Must not be currently in a degree seeking program at the start of the residency.
BFA in Glass or three years professional practice preferred.
All application materials should be submitted in JPEG and PDF format.
No submissions will be accepted with external links. Send application package or any questions
Timeline
Open call ends June 14 th 2024 at Midnight
Interviews will be conducted the following weeks
Announcement Jully 1 st 20224
Official start of residency September 1 st 2024
* Clear furnace glass will be available when classroom needs have been met and allocated.
** Studios outside of designated residency will only be available if orientation and training requirements have been
met.
*** Teaching and tech-ing is assigned and required as classes are needed, all classes are not guaranteed to run.
Payment scale changes based on type of class.