Zea Mays Printmaking is a studio, workshop, educational facility and research center dedicated to the safest and most sustainable printmaking practices available. Zea Mays Printmaking collaborates with artists, studios and schools around the world to share innovations in non-toxic and sustainable printmaking. We are continually researching exciting new techniques and products. We share this information through our workshops, consultations, presentations and programs.

We offer workshops in safer printmaking processes; member access to our state-of-the-art studio; residencies; prints for sale; contract printing, internships and more. The 6000 sq. ft printmaking facilities provide studio access for over 100 artist members, residencies, exhibitions and educational programs.

About our name: Zea Mays (Sweet Corn) is a plant known for its ability to extract heavy metal toxins from the soil through its leaves and roots. Just as this plant is being used as a natural way of restoring contaminated earth back to health, our mission is to restore the art of printmaking to a healthy art form. 

THEATRICAL JAZZ CROSSROADS
August 10–14, 2026
9:00–11:00 AM CST
Virtual Witnessing Experience

This August, SaltWater Road Performance Institute invites artists, scholars, performers, educators, and creative practitioners into Theatrical Jazz Crossroads for a week-long immersive performance laboratory facilitated by acclaimed playwright, poet, and performance artist Sharon Bridgforth.

Across five mornings, participants will witness live facilitation by Sharon Bridgforth while engaging alongside a cohort of artists in Montgomery, Alabama developing original performance investigations rooted in site, memory, history, and community.

Participants receive:

• Access to daily virtual Theatrical Jazz facilitation sessions
• Artist process sharings and reflections
• Final works-in-progress presentation
• Private online community space for reflection and exchange
• Opportunities to witness contemporary performance research as it unfolds in real time

To honor the integrity and intimacy of the artistic process, sessions will not be publicly released or made available afterward.

Full Week Witness Pass: $200
Single Day Pass: $45

Registration is now open.
Visit www.saltwaterroad.org/events for details.

MISSION

SPACES is the resource and public forum for artists who explore and experiment.

WHAT WE DO

SPACES commissions artists from around the world—at all stages of their careers—to make new work that is responsive to timely issues. We use these projects as a jumping off point to create educational initiatives that help develop a more informed citizenry. We also distribute grants to artists outside of our residency and exhibition programs.

The concept of the Pedvale International Artist Residency  is the integration of natural landscape, cultural heritage and art into a single environment. The Residency is surrounded by Pedvale Art Park. It is a place where a creative idea can both be developed and realized in accordance with the scenic environment and as a result can become an integral part of this environment. The artists participating in the Pedvale creative projects are encouraged to get inspiration from the surrounding area and to use the natural materials available there.

The territory of the Pedvale Art Park covers an area of almost 100 hectares with a diverse landscape – meadows, bushes, steep slopes, deep valleys, springs, streams and a winding river. It is an ideal place for artists from a variety of creative domains to express themselves by using the artists’ residencies and park areas for exhibitions, concerts, shows and for other artistic expressions that are accessible to the wider public.

WilderHaven 駐野

is an artist-founded initiative dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange in the breathtaking landscapes and ethnic communities of Southwest China. Established in 2024, we provide immersive residencies in countryside settings across Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan —regions renowned for their natural beauty and rich indigenous cultures.

By gathering visual artists, sculptors, architects, designers, musicians, and writers, WilderHaven thrives on its diverse voices and innovative spirit. More than just a residency, it is a platform for idea sharing, open dialogue, collaborative projects, and experimental artistic practices. By bridging contemporary artistic expression with deep-rooted cultural traditions, WiderHaven aims to cultivate an enduring creative network that transcends borders and disciplines.

Our Mission

• Creative Convergence: Bring together visual artists, multidisciplinary talents, and writers.
• Cultural Dialogue: Bridge contemporary art practices with cultural richness ethnic traditions.
• Open Inquiry: Serve as a platform for critical analysis, open dialogue, and experimental projects.
• Enduring Network: Cultivate an interdisciplinary community that transcends borders and disciplines.

Bunker Projects is a nonprofit artist residency and experimental gallery in Pittsburgh, PA that serves as a platform for emerging artists to develop their practice and create new works for exhibition.

By blending the production, exhibition and interpretation of art we center the work of local and visiting artists. Bunker provides a unique environment for artists to advance their careers and build community.

Equity and sustainability are core beliefs, as we work to uplift people from diverse backgrounds in the arts.​