The EnergyXchange clay studio is 30’x50’ and is divided in four equal parts for the resident artists.  The studio is equipped with a community sink, with hot and cold water, compressed air, first aid station, cleaning equipment, plus each artist is supplied with a roll cart.  Outside the studio under a covered breeze way are two electric bisque kilns.  Further down the walk is a shed that houses the ‘high-fire’ methane kiln.  Attached to the back of the studio is an ample storage area for the artists’ supplies.

As part of the residency program EnergyXchange has a business center for the artists.  Each artist is supplied with a large desk and chair, file cabinet, and computer with wireless internet.  In addition, they share with staff a networked printer, fax machine, and credit card machine.

Another benefit of the EnergyXchange residency program is the on-campus gallery.  Here the artists gain experience in setting up their displays and handling gallery sales.  Visitors to EnergyXchange are common May through December. They enjoy meeting the artists and visiting the gallery to see and purchase the finished pieces of work.

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