FIRST CHANCES
People tend to applaud those that give second chances. But what about those that give you the very first chance? Well, not every first chance is a winner. I may never forgive the person who gave the fried dill pickle its first shot on the menu, but there are lots of others that make up for that little snafu.
Check out this Call for Proposals from the Lower East Side Printshop for their Special Editions Residency Program. It is a non-profit printshop that doesn’t require that you have printmaking experience to apply. There doesn’t seem to be an application fee. And, you know you wanna try your hand at printmaking…
Special Editions Residency Program is a competitive national residency program for emerging artists to create new work through exploration of printmaking. The Lower East Side Printshop offers an opportunity to complete an important new body of work in collaboration with one of our two experienced master printers, fully sponsored by the Printshop.
Artists, with or without printmaking skills, are provided with technical assistance, financial support, time and studio space to explore printmaking and complete a new body of work.
Experimentation and exploration of new materials and processes are welcome.
The Printshop documents the artwork digitally, in printed materials including the annual catalogue, and on the Internet. The Printshop also provides exposure opportunities through on- and off-site exhibitions and studio visits.
Awarded artists work alongside other emerging and mid-career artists in the Printshop’s Collaborations Studio.
RESIDENCY INCLUDES:
1. 12 day-long collaboration sessions with a master printer during a period of three to six months, plus, production/editioning service; independent studio access during the residency;
2. All materials, full access to tools and equipment;
3. up to $4,000 stipend;
4. Catalogue;
5. Printed and Internet publicity and free slide documentation;
6. Limited travel and accommodation stipends for artists who live outside of NYC.
ELIGIBILITY: Special Editions Residencies are limited to emerging artists only. The Printshop defines emerging artists as those who are under-recognized and under-represented, at early stages in their careers. Students enrolled in any kind of degree program are not eligible. Only artists who are current legal residents of the US are eligible to apply (i.e., Social Security cardholders). Past recipients of the Special Editions Residencies are ineligible.
MEDIA: Artists from all disciplines and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply, printmaking experience is not required.
DEADLINE: December 2, 2010
NOTIFICATION: All applications will be evaluated for their artistic excellence by the selection panel consisting of five artists and art professionals. Selection will be completed in February 2011. All applicants will be informed of the panel’s decision by email.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
1. Up to 8 images of recent work on a CD. Images should be in JPEG format, resolution 200 pixel/inch, maximum dimensions 800 x 800 pixels, RGB color mode. Title each image as “your last name_your first name_#” (ex. Smith_Pat_3.jpg). Images will be projected from a Mac computer. Write your name on the CD.
2. Image list: your name, work title, year, medium, and dimensions
3. Artistic resume
4. Application form
5. Names and contact information for two references
Print out all documents & mail with your image CD. Application materials will not be returned. Please do not send any add’l materials. the Selection Panel will not review unsolicited material. continues below
ABOUT THE PRINTSHOP: Lower East Side Printshop, founded in 1968, is a not-for-profit studio in New York City that helps contemporary artists create new artwork and advance their careers. Through the Printshop’s workspace residency programs, artists receive space and time to work, stipends, technical assistance, career development, and public exposure. With its exhibitions, open studios, education, and other public programs, the Printshop serves as a junction for artists, collectors, museums, galleries, and educational institutions to access and engage in contemporary art. With over 160 artists served each year, the Printshop is the largest print workspace in the U.S.
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ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists 18 years or older living in the USA.
ENTRY FEE: A non-refundable fee of $35 for up to 3 images, and $5 each for extra images up to 6 (D, E, F) for a maximum fee of $50. Kindly make checks payable to Prince Street Gallery.
ABOUT THE GALLERY: Prince Street Gallery represents contemporary figurative and abstract artists. The gallery first opened its doors on Prince Street in SoHo in 1970. 
