Short Description
Pig Prints artist residency programs offer experienced and less experienced printmakers an opportunity to live and work in Milan for a period of time that can go from a minimum of 1 week to a maximum of 1 month. Dates are not predetermined but are nominated by the applying artist.
Eligibility
Today PigPrints is open to international artist residencies. Printmakers from all over the world come to Milan all-year-round to work in our studio.
• Painters: Our studio provides an easel and all necessary workspace. Artists are responsible for supplying their own canvases, paints, brushes, and other materials.
• Multimedia Artists & Drawing Specialists: You are welcome to bring your preferred tools and materials. We do ask that you avoid using toxic or hazardous substances and equipment.
• Ceramists: While we do not have a kiln onsite, there is an option to fire work at a neighboring ceramic studio. Please arrange this in advance with the studio.
• Writers & Musicians: Our tranquil and inspiring environment is perfect for writers and musicians. Musicians are encouraged to bring their own instruments (excluding large instruments, like a grand piano!).
• Other Artists: If your practice doesn’t fit into one of the above categories, feel free to inquire about eligibility.
Acceptance to the residency is based on a detailed discussion about your practice and how it aligns with the opportunities our space offers.
Submission Requirements
1. Preferred Dates and Duration of your residency.
2. A Brief Introduction about yourself, including a link to your portfolio, details of your printmaking experience, and your current printmaking practice.
3. Residency Type you’re interested in: independent, assisted, or intensive, and whether you would prefer accommodation.
4. Funding Information: Please specify if your residency will be self-funded or if you are relying on external funding (e.g., grants, fellowships).
5. Goals and Motivations: Share the objectives you hope to achieve during your residency and the work you intend to develop here (if you have any specific plans).
How to Apply
Send the application requirements to pigprints@gmail.com
Program Benefits & Awards
Artists have a private studio/bedroom next to the workshop. A fully equipped kitchen with all the facilities is available night and day. Wi-fi is available. Bathroom with shower.
Our studio supports all intaglio printmaking techniques, polymer photogravure and relief printing (woodcut and linocut).
We have two intaglio presses, one 140×70 cm and a smaller 50×80 cm, a vented acid room for etching zinc with copper sulphate and copper with ferric chloride. All tools and materials you might need for drawing and printing are at hand. We have an aquatint box, metal guillotine, hot plate, etc. We sell basic supplies at the workshop (various types of quality paper, copper and zinc plates etc.) at retail cost.
Entry Fee
Use of the printmaking studio 24/7 and accommodation:
One week (7 nights) € 470
Two weeks € 900
€ 400 p/week for any additional weeks
€ 60 p/day for any additional days
Location
Milan, Italy
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 19 April 2025
