Summer Assistantship Residency

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Summer Studio Assistantships are available in each of our (8) eight studios:

• Blacksmithing
• Ceramics
• Fine Metals
• Fibers: Surface
• Fibers: Structure
• Woodworking
• Photography
• Special Topics

Assistantship positions generally run the length of the summer workshop season (May - September), but may vary from studio to studio as some departments prefer to split the summer between two or more assistants. Assistants live at Peters Valley and work in the studio, on average, 35hrs. per week. Responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining the studio, welcoming & preparing for incoming students and instructors, etc. In exchange Assistants are provided with room & board as well as workshop and exhibition opportunities.

Guest Artist Residency Program

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From the beginning of November to the end of April, Peters Valley provides residency opportunities for practicing artists. These residencies may be one or two months in duration and provide a heated room and access to a heated studio, except blacksmithing, for a monthly fee (currently $500). Materials and food are the responsibility of the participant but all houses are equipped with fully functional kitchens. Through the generosity of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, a limited number of scholarships are available to New Jersey residents. These scholarships cover the fee and provide a monthly stipend to the selected artists.

Matriculated College Student Scholarships

College Scholarship Info

College Scholarship Application

Peters Valley offers half-tuition scholarships for matriculated college students to come to a summer workshop and learn new skills or further their knowledge of craft. These scholarships require a nominal ten hours of service to the Valley in housekeeping, the kitchen or grounds. The cost of lab fees and room and board are the responsibility of the student.

High School Student Scholarships 

High School Scholarship Info

High School Scholarship Application

Peters Valley will award four, full-tuition workshop scholarships to high school students. This scholarship also includes lodging (lab fees and meals are not included). At least two of these scholarships will be awarded to New Jersey students and applicants must be at least 17 years of age.

Art Teacher Scholarships  NEW!

Art Teacher Scholarship Info

Art Teacher Scholarship Application

Peters Valley will award several half-tuition workshop scholarships to art teachers teaching in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and other learning institutions. The cost of the remaining tuition, lab fees and room and board are the responsibility of the workshop participant.

Work Exchange Program

Work Exchange 2008 Scholarship Program Info

Work Exchange 2008 Scholarship Program Application

Long Term Work Exchange 2008 Scholarship Program Info

Long Term Work Exchange 2008 Scholarship Program Application

A very limited number of students demonstrating proven skills will be granted the opportunity to work at Peters Valley doing various projects in exchange for workshop tuition, room and board. The projects are very specific and will include physical labor.