Studio Artist Program

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The Foci MCGA Studio Artist Program fosters creative growth in artist’s using the glass medium. The Studio Artist Program offers individual studio spaces to artists seeking a work area to reflect upon, process, and assemble their work in addition to using the main glass studios at Foci MCGA. This type of space is an important component of emerging and professional artists’ studio practice. The Studio Artist Program offers a semi-private studio space to 10 artists in a secure room. Each licensed space includes a personal worktable, a personal shelving unit, and a VIP level membership with 24 hour studio access. The Studio Artist Program requires participants to be active members within the studio space as well as the larger community at Foci MCGA.

Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis depending on studio availability. If there are no spaces currently available, we encourage interested people to apply to be added to the wait list.

Application requirements:

  • Brief description of your education and glass background.

  • Brief description of the glass processes and equipment you are experienced in using.

  • Statement about your reasons for wanting a studio at Foci MCGA.

  • Resume or Bio including 2 references contact information (pdf or doc file upload)

  • 5-10 images of artwork (jpg file upload, 2 MB max file size)

  • Image list for artwork including title, year created, medium, dimensions (pdf or doc file upload)

Studio licensing includes:

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  • 1 personal worktable and 1 personal storage shelving unit within a secure studio room.

    • Optional addition storage shelf for extra fee.

  • 24hr studio access and equipment use

    • Requires annual training on studio operations.

    • Off hours equipment rental must be pre-approved by staff.

  • All utilities included: Water, heat, electricity, trash, internet

  • VIP membership benefits

    • 24 hour studio access with competency training and test.

    • Complementary use of the Cold Shop.

    • Complimentary use of propane torch and oxy-propane torch in Hot Shop.

    • Complimentary use of Classroom and Mold Room when classes and events are not scheduled.

    • Option to have a profile on the artist directory on our website.

    • Receives first notice of commission opportunities that come through Foci MCGA.

    • Receives free admission into Foci MCGA ticketed events.

    • May apply to sell work in the Marketplace Gallery and State Fair Booth at a 60/40 commission rate on work sold.

Studio licensing does not include:

  • Hot Shop, Flame & Neon Shop, and Kiln Shop rental fees.

  • Janitorial service; artists are responsible for keeping the studio room clean.

Licensing Requirements:

  • 1 year license agreement at $175/month with option to reapply*

  • A security deposit of one month’s license fee of $175.00

  • $55.00 key deposit

View complete Studio Artist Program licensing terms here

For questions regarding the Studio Artist Program please email Foci MCGA’s Program Coordinator at abbey.uffelman@mnglassart.org.