Interdisciplinary Ceramics Research Center

The Interdisciplinary Ceramic Research Center (ICRC) is a laboratory for individuals and teams across disciplines to experiment with traditional and cutting-edge approaches to the manipulation of clay. In recent years we have seen renewed interest in the potential of ceramics among architects, designers, engineers and artists outside of the traditional ceramic arts. The Center provides interested parties with the opportunity to explore their research with access to specialized equipment in a collaborative work environment.
The ICRC is grounded in the notion that unstructured exchange of ideas can lead to groundbreaking research and creative work. This is best facilitated by offering a flexible workspace. The Chamney kilns, an industrial mold press, a CNC router, and a large-scale ceramic 3D printer are available to students and artists-in-residence. Serving as an intersection of ceramic-related research, teaching, and learning, the ICRC places Lawrence and the University of Kansas at the heart of a forward-looking movement in ceramic art.
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ICRC Artist in Residence
The Department of Visual Art at the University of Kansas seeks artists for long term residencies for the 2025-2026 season at the Interdisciplinary Ceramics Research Center (ICRC). The ICRC residency program launched in 2020 and offers creative individuals space to work in a dynamic interdisciplinary studio site.
Residents contribute 3 hours per week to studio maintenance tasks, give one public artist talk, and participate in student engagement activities such as critiques and demonstrations once a month during the residency period.
Long Term Residency
Long term residencies follow the academic year and may be 9 months to 1 year in length beginning in August 2025. Long term residents receive:
- private studio space
- access to ICRC equipment and common spaces
- exhibition opportunities
- teaching opportunities as lecturers in the KU Department of Visual Art
- a materials stipend sponsored by Brackers Good Earth Clay
The application deadline for long term residents is May 1st, 2025. See below for link to application.