Residency Program
The Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology Project is situated on a secluded 80-acre property in the Cobb Mountain Recreational Area, about 40 minutes North of Napa Valley in Northern California. We offer both emerging and established ceramic artists short-term and long-term residency options. Alongside our residents, our 80 acres of woodland are also home to multiple gardens, an orchard, chickens, and a goat.
The main studio houses three 150-square-foot studios that can be used as private or shared workspaces, plus a fourth larger private studio intended for 2-3 workspaces. These studios include ware carts, a work table, and a wheel if desired. The main studio provides an open-concept workspace with 2-3 individual works spaces filled with natural light, work tables, a wedging table, a slab roller, and a large sink basin. Studio spaces are assigned by the administration based on the best fit for studio needs and personal needs. Learn more about our facilities HERE.
Residents pay a monthly rent for studio space/housing and costs vary depending on living location and work-exchange. See the Resident Housing page for more details.
**Residents are responsible for their own materials and firing expenses during their term.
Application Timing: First preference is given to those applying for a 1-year stay. We accept 4 to 8 artists a year for long-term residency and 1 to 3 artists a year for short-term residency.
Long-term: 10 months, September 1 - June 30
Long-term: 1 year starting in any of the following months: July, August, September
*Long-term Residents have the option to request to be considered for a second year. Wood-fire Residents can request to be considered for renewal for up to 3 years.
BECOME A RESIDENT
Email the following information to cobbartandecology@gmail.com.
Application for the 2024-2025 year is currently open.
Applications are due by March 1st, 2024
(or March 15th for the Wood Fire Residency)
A portfolio of 10 images (link to google drive folder).
In the subject line of the email write: A.I.R. 2024/25, Application
A detailed letter of intent, outlining your reasons for applying to CMAEP and what you hope to accomplish during your time here. At the top of your letter if intent in bold letters list; the proposed dates and length of stay.
We do allow pets on a case by case basis, if you are wanting to bring an animal please let us know in your email. Approved pets require an additional fee of $25.00 per month.
Contact information for three professional references.
LONG-TERM A.I.R. APPLICATIONS DUE
Friday, March 1, 2024
WOOD FIRE A.I.R. APPLICATIONS DUE
Friday, March 15, 2024
