DCC's Associate Artist Program is a step up from the Community Artist Program and provides artists with a small work area, their own shelving, a work table, a chair and a bulletin board.  

We have openings for 10 Associate Artists at a time and as of September 2017, we have one space available.  In order to apply for or find out more information about the AA program, please send an email to Cass Johnson (cass (at) districtclaycenter.com) describing your experience with ceramics (education, studio classes, internships etc) and pictures of your work.

​The next step would be to arrange for a studio tour and a more in-depth discussion of the program.  

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Benefits

• A 4' by 7' work area with a 4 ft long table, a 4 ft shelving unit (twice the space of a Community Artist), and a bulletin board.
• Full 24/7 access to the studio and its equipment.
• Reduced cost for purchasing studio clay - @20% less than retail cost.  Or purchase your own brand of clay through District Clay and get our 2,000 lb discounted rate.
• Reduced glaze firing fees set at our cost - no mark-up.  Bisque firing included in fees.
• Reduced costs for glaze chemicals and materials using our bulk rate.
• Mix your own glazes.
• Sell your work during bi-annual Sales and apply to show your work in our juried Gallery.
• Online access to Ceramic Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated’s archives.
• Online forum with studio colleagues for discussing, well, anything.

Costs

• Monthly cost: $200 plus clay (if purchased through the studio) and glaze firing fees.
• The Fine Print...
  • Minimum six month commitment, one month's deposit required.
  • You must pay a $25 fee for a credit/legal background check (current Community Artists and long term 10 week students excepted).  
  • You must agree to follow DCC's Guidelines and Procedures and sign a Holds Harmless document.
  • During classes, wheels are available when not in use by students. 
  • If you wish, additional shelves and a drawer for your table may be purchased at our cost.