Arts/Industry

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.

Download Arts/Industry information here.

Application Requirements:

• Artist statement
• Statement of interest
• Statement of experience
• 10 images
• 2 references

Thank you for your interest in the John Michael Kohler Art Center’s Arts/Industry program. In 2024, Arts/Industry celebrates 50 years of providing artists with opportunities to utilize the industrial materials and processes at Kohler Co. 

Please direct non-media inquiries to Siara Berry, Arts/Industry program director, at sberry@jmkac.org. For media inquiries, please reach out to Pat Duchene, Communications Manager, at PDuchene@jmkac.org. Keep up with Arts/Industry news and deadline alerts by signing up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram at @JMKAC.