This residency program provides participants with access to SVA's newly expanded printmaking facility and offers them an environment in which to delve deeper into their practice. Artists will develop their work in a supportive and dynamic setting with the guidance of some of New York City's experts in printmaking and book arts. Each participant has exclusive use of a studio space (approximately 8x10') providing the privacy in which to develop ideas, prepare materials for projects and meet with faculty. Twenty-four hour access to the studio is available.
Participants from the various residency programs come together for gallery walks and lectures. Guest lecturers include artists, critics, gallery directors and curators. The critiques and lectures complement the studio work to form an intensive program of hard work, technical advancement and personal development. The printmaking workshop includes two silkscreen rooms with clean-up areas, a lithography/letterpress room, an etching room with vented acid booth, a plate-making room and digital output facilities. Basic materials are provided; staff technicians are available for assistance. Hours for the printmaking facilities are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Note: A portfolio is required for review and acceptance to this program.