Eligibility

Eligibility: • 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

Three participants will be selected.

Deadline

February 15, 2026 05:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

March 15, 2026 04:00 UTC

Duration

June 01, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Funding

• $500.00 stipend (one-time)

Facilities

Gallery, Large Format Printers, Print Shop, Shared Studio

Housing

Studio Only

Meals

Coffee, Lunch

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Courses, Critique, Exhibition, Open Studios, Professional Development

Disciplines

Printmaking

Languages

English

Program Description

SUMMER KEYHOLDER RESIDENCY PROGRAM Lower East Side Printshop, NY, offers emerging artists FREE studio residencies to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. The application deadline is February 15, 2026 for residencies from June 1 through August 31, 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 LESP Community Studio and have access to a vibrant community of peers for three months. Artists from all disciplines are eligible to apply; some familiarity with printmaking medium is required. Artists with specific printmaking projects are highly encouraged to apply. Applications are evaluated by a panel of seasoned artists, curators, and art professionals based on the quality of submitted artwork.