Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency
Forecasted
Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency supports craft artists through studio work, new material exploration, and regional partnerships to develop their practices and build connections.
Funder: Center for Craft
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per resident for eight weeks, plus lodging, workspace, and up to $250 transportation reimbursement
Summary: Supports craft artists in exploring new materials and developing their practices through an Asheville residency and regional partnerships.
Key Information: Two places serve Western North Carolina artists; two serve previous Virginia A. Groot Award or Honorable Mention recipients.
Description
The Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency is an eight-week visiting artist program at the Center for Craft in Asheville, North Carolina, supported by the Virginia A. Groot Foundation. Four residents receive time, space, resources, and facilitated shared learning to develop their work and explore materials outside their primary training. Each artist partners with a local craft organization, connecting with makers and resources in Western North Carolina.
The program aims to build connections between local and national craft artists, foster reciprocal relationships, and help artists rejuvenate their practices, grow their skills, and expand their networks. Alongside studio work, residents take part in regional exploration through studio, gallery, and archive visits and a Center-organized public event sharing work created during the residency.
