Keyholder Residency Program 2026–27

Lower East Side Printshop, New York, offers emerging artists FREE studio residencies to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. The application deadline is May 31, 2026 for residencies from September 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Printmaking facilities are available for intaglio, relief, monotype, waterbased screenprinting, digital printing, 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.

Applications are evaluated by jurors 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.

Keyholder Residency includes:

• 24/7, nine-month access to a shared Community Studio with printmaking facilities
• $1,000 stipend
• One free printmaking class at LESP + 25% discounts on classes
• Free career development workshops and salons
• Keyholder exhibition after the residency
• Consultation hours with Printshop’s staff
• Access to the Materials for the Arts

Eligibility:

• US residents may apply (Social Security number required).
• Artists must reside in the 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

Application Instructions

Deadline: May 31, 2026, 11:59pm EST
Apply online: http://www.printshop.org/keyholder-residency/

For more information, contact: 212-673-5390 or info@printshop.org