Public Ceramics Summer 2025 BIPOC Fellowship

Applications are closed for Summer 2025.

The PCF seeks to make ceramics classes accessible to people from marginalized identities that have been historically underrepresented in American studios. PCF Fellows are offered a paid semester of classes at the placement studio, along with opportunities to connect with other ceramicists of color and build community.

Applications for the fifth cohort of the Public Ceramic BIPOC Fellowship opened March 19. Applications will be due April 9 EOD.

When: Summer 2025, dates: June 21 - August 29

Studio Placement: Gasworks NYC (located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY), Clay Space Brooklyn (located in Greenpoint), and Uptown Clay (located in Washington Heights).

Fellowship includes: 

  • Paid semester of classes

  • Basic supplies/toolkit 

  • Stipend for firing fees

  • Open studio hours 

  • Invitation to group events, studio tours, and mentorship opportunities with PCF cohort 

Eligibility:

  • PCF will prioritize people of color from racial/ethnic identities underrepresented and marginalized in American studios, including people of African, Latinx, Pacific Island, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Native American descent

  • No experience is necessary - just a desire and commitment to learn and play with clay. 

Commitment:

  • Attend weekly, 3-hour classes for all 6-8 weeks of the summer sessions.

  • Attend opening, closing, and community-building events for fellows.

  • If, upon acceptance you feel like you can no longer meet the commitment, please let us know so we can give your spot to someone else on the waitlist. Participation is paramount to the success of the program.

  • Agree to the placement studio’s policies and procedures.

Important Dates:

  • Deadline to apply: April 9, 2025

  • Notifications will be sent: May 23, 2025


About Public Ceramics: PC was founded by a diverse group of Brooklyn-based ceramicists who love clay. Our group includes ceramicists, social justice activists, and arts educators—all of whom are dedicated to bringing clay to the people. You can learn more about us at www.publicceramics.org/about.