Work Exchange Scholarship Program

Peters Valley offers a very limited number of work exchange scholarships during the summer workshop season. The Work Exchange Scholarship Program is designed to provide students, who might otherwise not have funds for workshop tuition, with the opportunity to pursue their artistic education by exchanging work hours for workshop tuition.  The program additionally provides Peters Valley with a seasonal work force that accomplishes needed repairs and renovations to our buildings and grounds.

The program works in the following way:

• Eight hours of supervised work earns one day of workshop tuition.

• All work hours must be completed prior to the start of the workshop.
  
  
• If lodging or meals are necessary during the work program or the workshop period, additional hours can be assigned according to need, and on a case by case basis.

The student will be assigned specific projects that are often physically demanding, outdoors, and at heights.  You may be scraping, painting, mowing, hauling garbage...or even washing dishes in the kitchen. You need to be in good shape and full of energy.   You’ll be supervised but will need to be a self-starter and take pride in the work you do.

If the student has specialized skills (IE: electrician, contractor, plumber, etc), special projects may be assigned specific to their skills. Certain jobs do require licensing.

In exchange, the student will be able to participate in workshops taught by some of the craft world’s leading artists, who are innovators in their fields and great teachers.  

It is expected that work exchange students will work diligently and effectively following the guidelines established by their supervisor. It is also expected that all program participants will behave in a mature and professional manner. If work or behavior is not deemed appropriate, the Executive Director retains the right to terminate participation in the work exchange program.

To apply, return the application form (link below) and a resume by April 1st. After that date please contact the office as to availability.  

You must also include a letter of intent, stating why you feel we should award you a work exchange scholarship along with any skills you may have.  In mid-April, successful applicants will receive notice of their participation and work schedule.

Should you have questions, please contact Jennifer Brooks at 973-948-5200.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Peters Valley enriches lives through the learning, appreciation and practice of the art of fine craft.

Peters Valley Craft Center Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization