Benefits include 24-hour studio access, use of community studio equipment, attending visiting ARTIST lectures, discounts on classes and electric kiln firing. Residents will also receive a stipend of $360 per week. Residents are responsible for their own housing, living expenses, personal material costs and firing fees.
In exchange for what the center provides, the Summer Resident is responsible for assisting Odyssey's Kids Clay Camp five hours per day, Monday through Friday. Duties include assisting instructors, working with children, firing kilns, mixing glazes, cleaning, organizing supplies and general studio maintenance. Summer Residents act as representatives of Odyssey ClayWorks and are expected to conduct themselves in a friendly and professional manner while executing their responsibilities thoroughly and efficiently.