2026 Arts/Industry Residency

Associated Residency Program

For more than fifty years, Arts/Industry has been connecting artists with the resources, technology, and materials of Kohler Co., and providing a place to explore new ideas, processes, and perspectives. Artists from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Each year, up to twelve artists are selected for residencies in the Pottery or Foundry areas of the factory through a competitive jury process. No experience with clay or cast metal is required, just an interest in pursuing a new body of work and being open to new ideas.

Arts/Industry residencies are three months in length and divided into three cohorts. There are four artists-in-residence in each cohort—two in Pottery and two in Foundry. Residents are expected to commit to the full three-month period. Artists-in-residence receive 24-hour access to studio space, industrial materials, use of equipment, technical assistance, photographic services, housing, round-trip transportation, and a modest weekly stipend.

This residency occurs within the Kohler Factory in Kohler, WI

Deadline
Residency Length
14 weeks - 14 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Blacksmithing
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Studios/Special Equipment
Dedicated Studio/Shop Technicians - Full Time
Ceramics Workspace
Plaster Room
Electric Kiln
Dedicated Metal Shop
Heavy Metals / Blacksmithing
Anvils, Stakes + Hammers
Hydraulic Press
Gas/Oxy Torches
Casting Room
Enameling Kilns
Printers + Scanner
Large Sinks
Woodworking Tools
Tablesaw
Bandsaw
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Type of Housing
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Additional Eligibility Information

No entry fee. Application materials must include:
• Artist statement
• Statement of interest
• Statement of experience
• 10 images
• 2 references

Open to any artist regardless of medium

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
12
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
603
Artist Stipend
5000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application