Applications Open for the 2027 Arts/Industry Residency at John Michael Kohler Arts Center

3 weeks ago7 min read

Artists seeking to forge ambitious work in industrial materials are invited to apply for a landmark residency. The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is now accepting applications for its 2027 Arts/Industry program.This unique residency provides deep, hands-on access to the fabrication facilities, technical staff, and material resources of the global Kohler Co. Since 1974, the program has enabled artists to create large-scale works in cast iron, brass, vitreous china, and other industrial mediums that are typically beyond reach.Selected artists receive a fully funded experience, including travel, housing, a materials stipend, and a weekly honorarium, allowing for complete focus on production. The residency fosters a collaborative environment where artists work alongside Kohler's skilled technicians to realize projects that interrogate materiality, scale, and process.The application deadline for the 2027 cohort is August 31, 2025. This long lead time reflects the program's significant scope and the detailed planning required for such an intensive production-based opportunity.

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