Programs

  • Industrial Arts Studio and Campus

    Our 100+ year old studio requires daily maintenance to keep it running smoothly. In 2022 we honed in on accessibility improvements; repouring plaster for the ceramics wedging table, adding a wide step platform to give a boost to anyone needing it, and repainting lines on campus for additional disability parking. We’ve also filled our pantry with healthy, filling snacks for anyone needing a bit of refueling! Meanwhile, we’ve expanded our foundry space into the ‘Back 40’, allowing us to run one of the first foundry courses in years. With our newly powered containers, we’ve been able to expand studio space for artists and we’re organizing all of the resources and materials back there to make the space safer and more accessible.
    Geographies
    27 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Arts and culture,Community and economic development,Education,Environment
    Age groups,Cultural Heritage,Ethnic and racial groups,Gender and sexual identity,People with disabilities,Social and economic status,Artists and performers,Retired people,Self-employed people,Unemployed people,Veterans
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  • ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

    The Steel Yard’s Residency Program supports artists working in the industrial arts: foundry, sculpture, metalsmithing, blacksmithing, jewelry and ceramics. We recognize that access to space and time is critical to emerging artists, and that the expense of maintaining an industrial arts practice can be a barrier due to the cost of tools, consumables, and overhead. Residencies are designed to diminish or eliminate financial barriers to ensure that participants have access to studios necessary to their practice. Residencies range from 1 to 12 months; accepted artists receive access to community studio space, tools, equipment, teaching opportunities, community engagement, peer exchange, and enrollment in courses and workshops. In 2022, we had 23 resident artists work safely in our 12,000 square foot industrial arts studio. They poured iron, fired atmospheric kilns, exhibited their artwork, taught classes and were a vibrant presence in the shop. We helped nurture their creative and economic well-being by hosting free monthly Artist Advancement Workshops, critiques with guest artists, and outdoor Art Markets.
    Geographies
    27 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Arts and culture
    Adults,Cultural Heritage,Ethnic and racial groups,Heterosexuals,Intersex people,LGBTQ people,Men,Women,People with disabilities,Economically disadvantaged people,Artists and performers,Retired people,Self-employed people,Veterans
    23
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  • TEACHING AND LEARNING THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS

    The Steel Yard offers unique courses in the industrial arts for learners of all skill levels. Courses are small with an average of five to eight students per course. Students receive hands-on experience working with the tools of the trade in a safe and creative environment, and walk away with something they made by hand. Regardless of past experience - there is something for everyone. We have an amazing roster of talented teachers! Each course is instructed by professional working artists and tradespeople who are deeply invested in their craft. Every day they share their knowledge, mentorship and experience throughout our studios. We perpetually strive to expand our student base with a focus on equity. In 2022 we implemented new justice initiatives including sliding scale tuition with BIPOC-Centered courses and a new sliding scale tuition program for those with disabilities. One hundred and eight people applied for and received scholarships – more than double the amount awarded in 2021.
    Geographies
    27 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Arts and culture,Community and economic development,Education,Disabled persons' rights,Ethnic and racial minority rights,Immigrants' rights,LGBTQ rights
    Adults,Adolescents,Cultural Heritage,Ethnic and racial groups,Gender and sexual identity
    704
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