Arts/Industry Program

(left to right) Work created by Arts/Industry resident artist Anthony Cioe in the Pottery, 2006; Anthony Cioe, Barrington, RI, Pottery, January 2 – March 25, 2006

Arts/Industry is undoubtedly the most unusual on-going collaboration between art and industry in the United States. Hundreds of emerging and established visual artists have benefited from the Arts/Industry program at Kohler Co. since its inception in 1974.

Participants are exposed to a body of technical knowledge that enables them to explore forms and concepts not possible in their own studios as well as new ways of thinking and working.

Artists-in-residence may work in the Kohler Co. Pottery, Iron and Brass Foundries, and Enamel Shop to develop a wide variety of work in clay, enameled cast iron, and brass including but not limited to murals and reliefs, temporary or permanent site-specific installations, and functional and sculptural forms.

Downloads

Arts/Industry Application

Arts/Industry Brochure

2008 Artist Bios

2007 Artist Bios

Major funding is provided by Kohler Co. and the National Endowment for the Arts.