Open Call

Lower East Side Printshop Keyholder Residency Program

Lower East Side Printshop

With Funding
Free / No Costs
New York, United States

Eligibility

Eligability: US residents may apply (Social Security number required). Artists must reside in New York metro area during the residency period. Students enrolled in any degree program at the time of the residency are not eligible. Keyholder Residencies are limited to emerging artists only. The Printshop defines emerging artists as under-recognized and under-represented artists in early stages in their careers. Requirements: 1. 8-10 images of recent work (JPEG format) 2. Image list: your name, work title, year, medium, and dimensions (PDF Format) 3. Artistic resume (PDF Format) 4. Application form

Number of Participants

Applications are evaluated by a panel of seasoned artists, curators, and art professionals based on the quality of submitted artwork. Emerging artists without a studio are highly encouraged to apply. The Printshop defines emerging artists as under-recognized and under-represented artists at early stages in their careers.

Deadline

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

Duration

October 01, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Funding

  • $1,000.00 stipend (one-time)

Facilities

Print Shop, Shared Studio

Meals

No meals

Disciplines

Printmaking

Languages

No languages listed

Program Description

Lower East Side Printshop, NY, offers emerging artists FREE studio residencies to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. The application deadline is August 15, 2025 for residencies from October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Printmaking facilities are available for intaglio, relief, monotype, waterbased screenprinting, digital processes, and other techniques that employ the tools at hand. Keyholders work independently in the Printshop’s shared Community Studio and have access to a vibrant community of peers for nine months. Artists from all disciplines are eligible to apply; printmaking skills are not required, but some familiarity with the medium is recommended. Keyholder Residency includes: 24/7, nine-month access to a shared studio with printmaking facilities $1,000 stipend One free printmaking class at LESP Free career development workshops and salons Group exhibition opportunities Consultation hours with Printshop’s staff Access to the Materials for the Arts

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