The Clay Coyote is a small business incubator for emerging ceramic artists. Not only does it supply a state-of-the-art studio space, it also provides skill development training to help emerging artists successfully launch your own pottery businesses. And the emerging artists have an instant marketplace to sell their work in an established gallery and online store.
The studio is available late-August.
The Clay Coyote is set on a 54 acre hobby farm in Minnesota.
What’s included:
- Full studio with dedicated space, personal wheel, tools, trimming area, glazing area, slab roller, electric bisque kilns, gas reduction kiln, and ample storage.
- Unlimited access to clay, glazes, and other materials (within reason).
- Private or shared firing opportunities.
- Business consulting and advisory services (e.g. pricing, placement, marketing, social media plans, online sales, website management, financial software, funding opportunities).
- Guaranteed retail space in Gallery with sales staff, marketing, and overhead. Terms 50/50, must maintain adequate display and inventory.
- Online retail space on claycoyote.com with marketing, web support, shipping services, and onsite photography booth.
- Art Show aid included (e.g. booths, trailer, application help, transportation boxes).
- Teaching opportunities available (e.g. private lessons allowed within shared studio agreement).
- Creative space of 54 acres of natural prairie, Todd Lake, two ponds, big open windows, woodworking shop, groundskeeper, and bonfire area.
- Creative community with Center for the Arts representing thirteen arts organizations; Minnesota Pottery Festival; local art show each September; bluegrass and folk music festival in July; ongoing public sculpture project; community foundation; state arts board; local expert potters; farmers market/CSA; winery; weekly arts programming (e.g. music in the park, community theater); and wide-base of volunteer and public support for the arts.
More information email morgan@claycoyote.com or 320-587-2599 (download flyer, PDF)
Submitted by Morgan Baum