Pilchuck’s Fellowship Program is a professional development and educational program designed to serve as a stepping stone for emerging artists who are seeking support in launching a successful artistic career. This multifaceted program strives to remove financial barriers while providing fellows with the opportunity to develop marketable professional skills in a creative learning environment.
A valuable feature of the Pilchuck Fellowship is that it does not require participants to negotiate the competing demands of student learning on top of their on-the-job training. Participants will attend two consecutive sessions during the summer.
Fellows will spend one session as a student in workshop of their choosing (based on availability), and a second session assigned to a specific studio to work alongside seasonal staff. Fellows will be offered a custom curriculum focused on essential career tools for young artists. This will include resume and website development, portfolio review and documentation, and application strategies.
Pilchuck Glass School is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity.
Working fellows will serve as critical members of the studio support staff. Each fellow will be assigned a specific studio to work in based on their skills and the needs of the session. Fellows will work closely with, and learn from, our Studio Coordinators and session instructors. Fellows will report to the Program Coordinator during the program's working and student portion. The Program Coordinator will work with the studio coordinators to develop a schedule, assign duties, and oversee the completion of tasks. Prior professional experience is not required. However, some practical experience and an enthusiastic interest in learning is required. Fellows will be paid an hourly rate based on Washington state minimum wage. They will also be reimbursed for their travel.
The educational portion of this program provides each participant with a full scholarship to one workshop during the session they are not working. The directive of the student portion of the fellowship is to maximize the learning potential in Pilchuck’s unique learning environment.
The fellowship is designed to expand our community by supporting artists from under-represented groups who would not otherwise be able to participate in Pilchuck programs. The aim of this program is to build marketable skills for participants. Some familiarity with glass in at least one studio is required. While you do not need to be an expert, you do need to have an excellent work ethic, strong communication skills, and be eager to maximize this experience.
Applicants must be able to complete a Form I-9 and present document(s) which demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the United States. If you are ineligible to work in the US, we encourage you to apply to be a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Artist Assistant (AA).
Looking for an opportunity to surround yourself with the creative energy of glass artists from around the world while also gaining valuable teaching and studio experience? Teaching Assistants and Artist Assistants are a vital part of the Pilchuck community. They support the vision and goals of Instructors and Artists in Residence while helping to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Seasonal Staff are a valuable part of our educational programming, supporting campus, studio and program operations. Staff gain valuable professional skills, develop a network of peers, host events, sit in on artist talks, learn new glassworking techniques, enjoy studio access, and engage with Instructors and Artists in Residence.