Artisan Residency Rolling Cohorts · July 2026
Where emerging artists become working artists. A structured paid program with studio access, materials, direct mentorship from Kymberly, professional photography, a launch event, guaranteed retail placement, and a 60% split on every piece your capsule sells. We teach you what we've learned. You keep your vision.
We look for artists who —
Have a body of work or clear concept
Not necessarily polished, but real. We care about vision more than technique.
Want to learn the business side
Pricing, positioning, production, launch strategy — the practical know-how that turns craft into a livable career.
Ready to commit the time
This is not a drop-in program. You show up, you do the work, you leave transformed.
Care about the community
Our residents become part of the extended house family. Collaboration matters.
Choose your residency.
- Studio access 8–12 hours per week
- Direct mentorship from Kymberly — weekly 1:1 sessions
- Production resources and materials (allocated)
- Professional photography of your finished capsule
- Launch event at the shop
- Guaranteed in-store and online placement
- 60% artist split on all resulting sales
- Everything in Foundation Residency
- Extended studio access 12–20 hours per week
- Bi-weekly critique sessions with Kymberly + featured artisan
- Brand strategy and positioning development
- Pricing architecture guidance for your capsule
- Dedicated launch Drop Night featuring your work
- 3-month post-residency mentorship continuation
- Everything in Full Residency
- Guaranteed initial production run (25–50 pieces)
- 6-month retail commitment for your capsule
- Inclusion in two seasonal Drop Nights
- Social media campaign support
- Co-marketing with AAM brand
- Path to resident artisan status (if mutual fit)
What you leave with.
- A Finished Capsule — a cohesive body of work, typically 5–12 pieces
- Professional Assets — photography, product descriptions, pricing architecture, launch plan
- Real Retail Presence — your capsule lives in the shop and online
- 60% on Every Sale — 10% to your chosen charity, 60% to you, 40% to the house
- A Network — connections to resident artisans, Atelier Circle patrons, local press
- Credibility — AAM on your resume, a juried program completion, a real launch
60% artist. Cohorts begin July 1, 2026.
Our standard split. 10% to your chosen charity, 60% to you, 40% to the house. You keep the majority of what you make. First cohort begins July 1, 2026 with 3–4 artists per cohort. Rolling enrollment thereafter. Once a cohort fills, new buyers join the waitlist for the next start date.
From reservation to launch.
Build something that becomes you.
3–4 seats per cohort. First cohort starts July 1, 2026. Choose your tier and reserve your spot — or join the waitlist if the cohort is full. Questions? kymberly@artisanalleyandmarket.com