Residency for Glassmakers and Artists – September-October 2026

Организатор

Kolodium Glass

Residency for Glassmakers and Artists – September-October 2026 Deadline: 15 Aug 2026 Country: Czech Republic The residency has no fixed structure and is open to artists of any discipline looking for space to develop their project. Should you wish to explore glassmaking or photographic techniques and technologies we offer, we will be happy to provide full support and expert consultations across a broad range of methods. Duration of residency 4 – 6 weeks Accommodation Accommodation is not provided by our institution; however, we can assist in finding a suitable apartment or short-term rental for the duration of the residency. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance The artist has access to a fully equipped space for the production of kiln-cast glass sculptures, slumped glass, grinding, polishing, and sandblasting of glass, as well as for the wet collodion photographic process and traditional photographic processes (fully equipped darkroom and photo studio). Our kilns can also be used for firing ceramics and porcelain. During the residency, the artist will have the opportunity for professional consultation on any project that can be realized with the available equipment, except for porcelain. The resident will have the opportunity to learn anything they are interested in and that we can teach.Studio / Workspace Our association’s workshop is equipped with technologies and tools that enable us to carry out a wide range of artistic projects. Our equipment includes advanced tools for working with glass, as well as a photography studio and a darkroom specialized in the wet collodion process, allowing for the creation of unique analog photographs. The workshop is open to our residents and all those who share a passion for innovation and the artistic process. In our workshop, you will find all the equipment necessary for working with glass and archaic photographic techniques. Glass studio Everything for grinding and polishing glass Glass cutting machines Equipment for glass bonding Fusing (glass layering) Everything for the cast glass technique Sandblasting Furnace (65x70x50 cm) Fusing furnace (90x180x50 cm) Standard workshop equipment and tools Photographic studio Studio lights and flashes Tripods Magnifying devices Darkroom Cameras for the wet collodion process Equipment for analog photography Black and white backgroundsFees and support 6000 CZK (€250) per month. The artist covers the cost of materials, but we can facilitate the purchase of suitable materials based on the intended goal. We are happy to help explore external funding opportunities. Depending on your specifics (specific university, country of origin), various entities can be approached for support. Expectations towards the artist There are no specific expectations placed on the artist. We understand that art takes time, and the residency period may not be sufficient to complete a project. Therefore, we do not require artists to produce any final outputs. Application information Artists should send a brief description of their work and some photographic documentation of their past projects to info@kolodiumglass.cz.

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доступ к оборудованному стекольному цеху, фотостудии и тёмной комнате

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