About the Open Call

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking's Artist-in-Residence Program provides a dedicated studio, the Helen Frankenthaler Printmaking Cottage, for resident artists to produce a body of work. The program offers uninterrupted time and privacy 24/7 in a well-equipped studio with onsite living accommodations, fostering creative growth, experimentation, and collaboration in printmaking. Artists can explore new mediums, create editions, or advance their printmaking skills. CCP accepts applications semi-annually for Winter (December–February) and Summer (Mid-May–Early September) sessions. Residencies are one or two weeks in duration. A key goal is community engagement, with artists having the opportunity to conduct a studio talk or teach a workshop for CCP artists/members and the greater Norwalk and New York metropolitan area communities. CCP retains one print or set of prints created during the residency for its archive.

What is Offered

Artists are offered a dedicated studio (Helen Frankenthaler Printmaking Cottage) with 24/7 access and onsite living accommodations. The opportunity includes a supportive atmosphere for creative growth, exploration of printmaking techniques, and potential for collaboration. Residents can conduct a studio talk or teach a workshop for community engagement. Funding opportunities include matching 50% of residency costs (up to $2,500) for professional development applicants, or up to $5,000 in underwriting for Summer Session applicants through CCP funding.

Requirements

Applicants must be artists, primarily printmakers, proposing projects that can be realistically completed within a one or two-week residency. Required submission materials include a Project Proposal, Proposed Budget, CV, Artist Bio, 7-10 images of recent original printmaking work with an image checklist, and two professional references. An application fee of $35 is mandatory.

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare a detailed Project Proposal (max 500 words), a Proposed Budget (using the provided spreadsheet template), a CV (max 2 pages), an Artist Bio (max 250 words), seven to ten images of recent printmaking work (JPGs, max 5MB each) with an accompanying image checklist, and two professional references (name, contact info, relationship). A non-refundable application fee of $35 USD must be paid via the provided PayPal link. All materials are submitted via the online Google Forms application. Interviews via Zoom will be requested for artists accepted into the final round.