Short Description
The Risograph Print Residency of Spokane supports community-minded artists, designers, and students in producing original, edition-based print projects utilizing the unique Risograph facilities of EWU’s 4D Lab. This juried residency offers access to specialized equipment, mentorship from faculty, and a dedicated studio in the Catalyst Building in downtown Spokane. The 2025–2026 cycle introduces two new student micro-residencies alongside our traditional artist/designer residencies, expanding opportunities for creative exploration, mentorship, and community engagement.
Residencies Offered:
- 3 Risograph Print Residencies (one per quarter)
- Fall 2025
- Winter 2026
- Spring 2026
- Each residency lasts approximately one month
- 2 Undergraduate Student Micro-Residencies
- One in Fall 2025 and one in Spring 2026
- Each lasts two weeks
- Open to students currently rolled in an undergraduate program at any college or university
All residencies are in-person. Lodging and transportation to and from residency not included.
Eligibility
We invite proposals that explore the expressive potential of Risograph printing through editions, posters, zines, books, visual narratives, and experimental print ephemera. Strong proposals will demonstrate a commitment to community engagement—whether through workshops, artist talks, collaborations, or public-facing creative outcomes.
Residents are encouraged to push the boundaries of the medium, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches and contributing to an active culture of print-based storytelling and visual research.
How to Apply
Please upload the following materials in PDF format in this File. Use the naming convention: “Your Name_Riso Residency Application – Fall”, “– Winter” or “– Spring”.
- Resume / CV, including contact information
- Project Proposal
- Describe your planned project using the Risograph
- Briefly explain your community-facing component
- Preferred Residency quarter (Fall, Winter or Spring)
- 10–20 Images of Relevant Work
- These may include past print projects, book/zine work, or any experimental media that supports your proposal.
- Statement of Intent
- Briefly explain why your project is uniquely suited for Risograph duplication and what draws you to this medium.
Program Benefits & Awards
- 225 sq. ft. dedicated studio space in downtown Spokane
- Preferential access to the Riso lab
- 10 hours of one-on-one Riso training and tech support
- $250 print materials/supplies budget
- $250 honorarium
- Public exhibition; artist talk; or open studio, community-focused event
- Promotion via EWU Design and university channels
Entry Fee
None
Location
Spokane, Washington, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 11 August 2025
- Fall 2025: October 13 – November 7 2025
- Winter 2026: February 9 – March 6 2026
- Spring 2026: April 6 – May 1 2026
Website Link: https://www.ewu.edu/cstem/design/residency/
