Open Studio Residency Studio Technician

Eligibility

Must lift 50 pounds and handle campus stairs and terrain comfortably.

Open Studio Residency Studio Technician Deadline: 09 Dec 2026 Country: United States Haystack’s Open Studio Residency runs from May 23–June 4, 2027, and Studio Technician applications open on November 16, 2026. Haystack’s Open Studio Residency provides two weeks of focused studio time for a diverse mix of approximately 50 participants in Haystack’s studios. Open Studio Residency Studio Technicians (Studio Techs) are responsible for supervising and supporting Residents during their use and navigation of the studios. Studio Techs must be well-versed in their studio’s equipment and processes, and willing and able to maintain a safe, clean, organized, welcoming, and creative workspace for Residents. Studio Techs help create a sense of community within the studio. Haystack trusts Studio Techs to watch over studio equipment, tools, safety, and the overall well-being of the communal environment. Studio Techs will be a facilitator and resource serving the entire group, and may be assigned small studio-specific projects and tasks by Haystack staff. Studio Techs receive an honorarium of $1,500, room and board on campus, and limited travel costs covered. Studio Techs must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate the campus’s many stairs and terrain comfortably. Most of all, Studio Techs should genuinely enjoy working with and supporting artists in a shared studio space. Duration of residency 2 weeks Accommodation Shared accommodations: double with bath, quad with bath, double near central bath, triple near central bath, dorm near central bath. More details. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Graphics, Metals, Wood, and Fab Lab. Studio equipment and consumables list available here.Studio / Workspace Haystack maintains purpose-built studios for ceramics, fiber, glass, graphics, metals, and woodworking. Each of these spaces has customized equipment and flexible floor plans to accommodate a variety of processes within specific disciplines. Studios are open continuously during sessions, though for safety issues some of the equipment may not be available past certain times of day. The Fab Lab serves as a resource for digital fabrication, and complements our existing programs. More info.Fees and support Studio Techs receive an honorarium of $1,500, room and board on campus, and limited travel costs covered. Expectations towards the artist Studio Techs help create a sense of community within the studio. Haystack trusts Studio Techs to watch over studio equipment, tools, safety, and the overall well-being of the communal environment. Studio Techs will be a facilitator and resource serving the entire group, and may be assigned small studio-specific projects and tasks by Haystack staff. Studio Techs must be well-versed in their studio’s equipment and processes, and willing and able to maintain a safe, clean, organized, welcoming, and creative workspace for Residents. Studio Techs must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate the campus’s many stairs and terrain comfortably. Most of all, Studio Techs should genuinely enjoy working with and supporting artists in a shared studio space. Application information Studio Technician applications are submitted through Slideroom.

Award

$1,500

Room and board on campus, limited travel costs covered

How to apply

Submit application through Slideroom; applications open November 16, 2026.