CTF x Still Life Residency
A residency supporting creative development for ceramic artists of color in Downtown LA
This initiative by Crafting the Future and Still Life Ceramics champions emerging to mid-career ceramic artists of color by offering dedicated studio space, access to state-of-the-art facilities—including kilns, glazes, pottery wheels, work areas, and materials—alongside mentorship, exhibition opportunities, and more.
Previous Program Highlights
In six months to a year, experiment and grow your practice in a 24/7 accessible studio founded by working artists and directed by Ronda Brown and Terrick Gutierrez.
Ceramic artist Alake Schiling. Photo credit: Emma Marie Jenkinson.
Studio Access and Resources
✔ 24/7 studio support
✔ Kilns and pottery wheels
✔ 35+ glasses available
✔ Private shelf storage
✔ Gallery sales opportunity
✔ Spray booth and slab rollers
Residency Commitments
- 2 hours/week: Studio support (tech, monitoring, or communications)
- Community engagement: Teach a workshop OR give an artist talk/demo
- Final showcase: Exhibition of work at residency end
This is only the beginning.
The Los Angeles residency marks the first in a series of collaborations with Still Life Ceramics, with future programs planned in Richmond, VA, Ferndale, MI, and a second round in Los Angeles. We look forward to sharing more opportunities for artists to create, grow, and shine.