2012 Summer Printshop Residency
The 2012 Printshop Residency is now accepting applications. Due May 15th, 2012.
The GSS Printmaking Residency Program will offer to up to six artists three months of unlimited access to the GSS printmaking studio. Awarded residents will find the GSS printmaking studio completely equipped with intaglio, lithography, relief and silkscreen facilities, including all related photo-based processes and large format digital printing. These residencies will culminate in an exhibition co-curated by Print Residents and GSS Directors. The exhibition(s) will show a selection of the Residents’ works produced at the Gowanus Studio Space in conjunction with recent work from the greater network of GSS printmakers.
In keeping with the GSS mission to facilitate production and encourage cross-disciplinary exchange, the GSS Printmaking Residency aims to bring accomplished artists and dedicated printmakers into the community with fellow GSS members fostering experimental collaboration within our community. Applications are due BY MIDNIGHT May 15th, 2012.
RESIDENCY PARAMETERS
• The Printmaking Residency runs between June 15th, 2012 to December 15th, 2012.
• Print Residents are granted 24-hour access for two or four months to the GSS print shop within these six months.
• Print Residents are awarded discounted rates to all GSS printmaking workshops during their residency.
• In addition to use of the studio’s materials and supplies, each Print Resident is granted a materials stipend of $100.
• Print Residents should expect to spend at least 10 hours per week at the studio for the duration of the residency.
• Print Residents can not be in another residency program or enrolled in school during the residency.
• Each Print Resident will be asked to donate one (1) or more print(s) to the GSS Collection.
• Upon completing the program, Residents will be offered permanent membership to The Gowanus Studio Space.
• Print Residents with GSS Directors will collectively curate the November print exhibition at GSS.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
There is no application fee. Applications may only be submitted online, and must include the following:
• Completed Online Application Form
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose Outline why the GSS Print Shop is your desired working environment, and describe the work you plan to make during this residency. (250 words or less)
• 8 Images of print-related work completed within the past 3 years.
• Image List
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
• Images should be in jpg format, 72dpi and approximately 1280px in the longer dimension.
• Image filenames must contain the last name of the applicant (smith1.jpg)
• Images must be submitted separately from the Online Application Form as email attachments.
• RESUME should be emailed along with images as a .pdf
• SEND ALL 8 IMAGES AND RESUME TO RESIDENCY@GOWANUSSTUDIO.ORG
• Image list should be submitted via the Online Application Form (see form instructions).
• Be sure to choose which semester you would like: 2 months or 4 months.
• APPLICATIONS ARE DUE by MIDNIGHT MAY 15th, 2012.
• All applicants will be notified by email the week of May 7th, 2012.
PREVIOUS RESIDENTS
• Yunmee Kyong, 2011
• Michelle Levy, 2011
• Jomar Statkun, 2011
• Johee Kim, 2010
• Rachele Ostrow, 2010
• Maggie Wright, 2010
