Prairie Ronde Artist Residency

An aerial view of a paper mill surrounded by trees and lakes.

An aerial view of a paper mill surrounded by trees and lakes.

Prairie Ronde Artist Residency

Organization

Prairie Ronde Artist Residency

Vicksburg, MI, United States

Prairie Ronde Artist Residency offers artists from a range of disciplines a 5 - 6 week residency in the historic village of Vicksburg, Michigan.

We offer a unique environment for our artists to develop their craft: the 420,000 square foot former Lee Paper Company mill and it’s adjacent 80 acres of property.

Prairie Ronde provides private housing, studio space and a stipend for one to two residents at a time. Our aim is to offer artists space and time to work, while also encouraging connection and dialogue with the community of Vicksburg.

Contact
Program Website

101 S. Main St.
Suite 200
Vicksburg, MI 49097
United States

Year Founded
2017
Context
Suburban
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded industry or for-profit business
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
5 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Drawing
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Arts
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Poetry
Performance Art
Music
Digital Media
Electronic Arts
Multimedia Arts
Photography
Sound Art
Illustration
Public Art
Ecology
Environmentalism/Conservation
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Spouses/partners allowed for full stay (non-collaborators)
Children allowed for full stay
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
14
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
250
Artist Stipend
2000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
500
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
25
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
John Kern
Accessibility Contact Email
info@prairierondeartistresidency.com
Type of Housing
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Inaccessible
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
No laundry access
WIFI available in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
No meals are provided
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Special Equipment
Exhibition / Installation Space
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Inaccessible
Residency LengthOpen Calls
5 weeks - 7 weeksPrairie Ronde Artist Residency Spring Session 2025
5 weeks - 6 weeksPrairie Ronde Artist Residency Fall Session 2025

Silence Awareness Existence - Thematic residency program in Finland

Silence Awareness Existence residency program / Arteles Creative Center

Silence Awareness Existence residency program / Arteles Creative Center

Silence Awareness Existence - Thematic residency program in Finland

Organization

Arteles Creative Center

Haukijärvi, Finland

Silence Awareness Existence
Thematic residency program in Finland, Winter 2025

Periods: 1 month
When: December 2024 / January / February / March 2025
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland

Deadline for applications: 31st of July 2024

Thematic residency program in Finland for artists, writers and creative minds attuned to the theme. 
The program brings together creative individuals from different backgrounds. Artistic, scientific, meditative and existentialistic approaches are all equally embraced.

Taking place at the heart of the Northern winter, the conditions are excellent for creative contemplation, solitary introspection, concentrating intensively on your work, thinking and being, as well as for sharing experiences and ideas with other, similarly oriented minds. There is no pressure to have a concrete productive outcome, in case your focus is more in inner development, self-reflection and research. All participation in group activities is voluntary.


Read more and apply: https://www.arteles.org

Contact
Program Website

Hahmajärventie 26
38490 Haukijärvi
Finland

Year Founded
2013
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
1 month - 1 month
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
12
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Acting
Animation
Architecture
Augmented Reality
Book Arts
Choreography
Computing
Costume/Fashion Design
Criticism
Dance
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Fiction
Film
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Landscape Architecture
Literature
Literary Nonfiction
Mathematics
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Opera
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Public Art
Science
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Sound Art
Storytelling
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
TV + Radio
Urban Planning/Design
Virtual Reality
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
Residents granted leave during residency
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Emerging
Mid-career
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Other
Additional Eligibility Information

Minimum age is 23. 

Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
1950
Euro (EUR)
Fee Details

see program fees at: https://arteles.org/sae_residency.html

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
680
Euro (EUR)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support Details

Applicants who otherwise would be unable to join the program can apply for financial support. The number of supported residencies is limited. 

Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Orientation upon arrival
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Arteles Team
Accessibility Contact Email
info@arteles.org
Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Access to laundry in housing
Meals Provided
No meals are provided
Studios/Facilities Details

https://arteles.org/facilities.html

Right Now! Artist's Publication Production Grants

Right Now! Artist's Publication Production Grants

Organization

Women's Studio Workshop

Kingston, NY, United States

Right Now! Production Grants are opportunities for artists to produce a publication that is reflective of current events and can be generated and disseminated quickly. WSW seeks projects of broad scope, from zines and chapbooks to button sets, poster prints, and other imaginative ephemera. Means of production may include silkscreen, letterpress, photocopy, risograph, other types of digital printing, and more.

Each artist will receive $250 per week for each week of production, and all printing and binding expenses will be covered by WSW. The production schedule, length, and contract terms will be agreed upon between WSW and the artist. Individual project details will dictate the contract terms. For instance, one artist’s project may require four weeks of production from digital pre-prep to binding, while another may only require two. Upon receipt of the award, artists will immediately set project goals, budget, and calendar with WSW’s Artistic Director.

Artists can work remotely and/or in residency with WSW staff. All physical production including ordering of supplies, printing, binding, etc. will be completed by the WSW studio staff with the artist’s creative direction. For virtual residencies, production meetings will be scheduled via video conference. An outside panel consisting of three artists, organizers, curators, and/or librarians will select the grant recipients. 

Contact
Program Website
8456589133

PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
2 weeks - 4 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Multimedia Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Other
Additional Eligibility Information

Since our founding in 1974, Women’s Studio Workshop has been a professional artist studio dedicated to the creation of community, opportunity, empowerment, and development for women artists in all stages of their careers.  As we continue to serve this mission, we believe that we can honor our core values and address gender equity more fully by explicitly expanding our concept of gender beyond patriarchal frames of reference. 

WSW supports all women and trans, intersex, nonbinary and genderfluid people in residencies and internships. Classes, studio rentals, and public events are open to all.

What does this mean when you visit the studio and stay on campus? 

  • we intentionally create space to honor pronouns and names
  • we uphold a set of community guidelines and have systems in place to report conflict
  • we firmly believe in fostering an environment of communication, exploration, and bold expression that is respectful, safe, and accepting of all the members of our community.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
276
Artist Stipend
1400
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
1
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Carlie Waganer
Accessibility Contact Email
carlie@wsworkshop.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
84565891
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Intaglio, papermaking, book arts, and letterpress studios are wheelchair accessible.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Some artist apartments are inaccessible, upstairs silkscreen studio and offices are inaccessible.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Wheelchair accessible common room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry spaces.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

WSW has been making quality handmade papers since 1979. Our Papermaking studio is designed for sheet-forming processes, low relief, and three-dimensional work.

In 1999, WSW began the ArtFarm program, which allows us to grow our own fibers  for hand papermaking. Through ArtFarm we’ve now tested over one hundred native and invasive species for their fiber strength, coloring capacity, print worthiness, and translucency.

Papermaking Studio Equipment List

  • 1000 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two 1-1/2 lb. Hollander beaters: one David Reina and one custom built
  • 30″ x 40″ hydraulic press
  • Vats up to 22″x 28″
  • 4′ x 6′ custom stainless steel vacuum table
  • A variety of moulds and deckles including small sugetas
  • 30″ x 40″ stack dryer
  • Outdoor cooking facility for fibers and dyes

In WSW’s Silkscreen studio, artists can screenprint on paper or fabric, using traditional or photo techniques. We only use water based/acrylic media. For a fee, we can also make screens for artists who are working on projects outside of our studios.

Silkscreen Studio Equipment List

  • 900 sq. ft. studio space
  • Exposing table 33″ x 45″
  • Drying rack 45″ x 68″
  • Wide range of screens up to 3′ x 4′
  • Power washer
  • Photo facilities for images up to 30″ x 40″
  • 32 linear feet of textile printing surface
  • Squeegees from 4″ to 34″

WSW’s Letterpress studio is equipped to handle projects that employ handset lead or wood type; photopolymer plates; wood or linoleum block; and die cut imagery.

Letterpress Studio Equipment List

  • 11″ x 18″ Chandler and Price platen press
  • Two 14″ x 18″ Vandercook Proof press No. 3 (manual)
  • One 19″ x 26″ Vandercook SP20 (electric)
  • A variety of lead and wooden typefaces
  • 9″ x 12″ magnetic base
  • 13″ x 24″ Line-O-Scribe proof press
  • Vacuum platemaker 23.5″ x 29.5″

Rather than use traditional acids to etch plates, Women’s Studio Workshop uses non-toxic materials: ferric chloride for copper and salt etch for aluminum and zinc. We generally stock copper and plastic plates, along with a selection of fine print and handmade papers.

Etching Studio Equipment List

  • 1200 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two Charles Brand press, 30″ x 50″ and 26″ x 48″
  • 18″ x 22″ viscosity rollers
  • A separate ventilated acid room with a 4’ x 29” workspace and stainless steel sink
  • Hot plate 20”x 24”
  • Flexible shaft rotary tool
  • 18″ x 24″ vertical tank with Ferric Chloride
  • Etching trays up to 25″ x 30″
  • Drying rack 30″ x 46″
  • Damp/dry box 28″ x 42″
  • Glass top inking table 26″ x 8′
  • Photopolymer platemaking capacity up to 23″ x 29″

WSW’s Book Arts equipment allow artists to create and bind work, ranging from the simplest saddle-stitched book to the finest codex.

Book Arts Studio Equipment List

  • Electric guillotine 33″ throat
  • Board shear (Jacques) 40″
  • Two book presses: 10″ x 13″ and 11″ x 16″
  • English sewing frame
  • English cutting frame
  • Standard wooden press
  • Cradles
  • Spiral binder
  • Saddle stitcher

WSW maintains a complete black and white darkroom, as well as limited digital facilities that may be used by special request. Artists can comfortably print up to 16”x 20” in this space.

Darkroom Studio Equipment List

  • Two Omega D2 enlargers with 35mm to 4″ x 5″ negative capacity
  • Omega B22XL enlarger
  • Bessler 4″ x 5″
  • Dry mount facilities
  • Contact frames up to 20″ x 25″
  • Saunders easels 11″ x 14″ and 24″ x 24″
  • Focus scopes
  • 100″ sink
  • Trays to 20″ x 24″

Artists working in any of our studios have access to the digital resources in our studio with assistance from a trained staff person. Additional resources are available through our relationship with the SUNY New Paltz Digital Fabrication Lab, and can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

In-Studio Digital Resources List

  • 28″ Vinyl Plotter and Editing Software
  • 24″ Epson Printer
  • Large format scanner
  • HP Color Laser Printer
  • Kyocera Black and White Inkjet Printer
  • Xerox Machine
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Dye Area
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details

WSW Micro Grants

WSW Micro Grants

Organization

Women's Studio Workshop

Kingston, NY, United States

With this opportunity, WSW is supporting artists with unrestricted microgrants of up to $1500.

Supporting artists and their livelihoods is more important than ever, and we want to use this opportunity to do that in the simplest way possible: give artists money. We will be awarding this grant to a minimum of 10 artists, and 20% of total grants will be awarded to Ulster County residents.

We will be limiting the number of applications to 70. If you are an alumnx of WSW or have received funding from us in the past, you are not eligible for this grant, but are encouraged to share this opportunity in your community. WSW’s opportunities are open to all women and trans, intersex, nonbinary, and genderfluid people.

Key details:

Applications open: January 10

Applications close: After 70 applications

Application form includes:

    • Name
    • Address
    • Phone Number
    • Email Address
    • Website (Optional)
    • One paragraph explaining who you are as an artist (200 words)
    • One paragraph explaining what you will do with the money granted (200 words)
    • Up to five images of recent work (digital specifications here)
    • Corresponding image script, which should include the title, medium, dimension, and date of each image

 

Head to our FAQ page for additional information.

Contact
Program Website
8456589133

PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Remote
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Experiential
Residency Length
0 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
13
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Visual Arts
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
N/A
How does your residency program support artists?
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Additional Eligibility Information

Since our founding in 1974, Women’s Studio Workshop has been a professional artist studio dedicated to the creation of community, opportunity, empowerment, and development for women artists in all stages of their careers.  As we continue to serve this mission, we believe that we can honor our core values and address gender equity more fully by explicitly expanding our concept of gender beyond patriarchal frames of reference. 

WSW supports all women and trans, intersex, nonbinary and genderfluid people in residencies and internships. Classes, studio rentals, and public events are open to all.

What does this mean when you visit the studio and stay on campus? 

  • we intentionally create space to honor pronouns and names
  • we uphold a set of community guidelines and have systems in place to report conflict
  • we firmly believe in fostering an environment of communication, exploration, and bold expression that is respectful, safe, and accepting of all the members of our community.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
13
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
70
Artist Stipend
1500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Additional Accessibility Information

N/A

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
N/A
Accessibility Contact Name
Carlie Waganer
Accessibility Contact Email
carlie@wsworkshop.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
84565891
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming

N/A

How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

N/A

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

N/A

Type of Housing
N/A
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Common/Communal Spaces Information

N/A

Meals Provided
N/A
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
N/A
Studio Support/Tech
No studio support provided

Anita Wetzel Residency Grant

Anita Wetzel Residency Grant

Organization

Women's Studio Workshop

Kingston, NY, United States

Anita Lynn Wetzel was the founding spirit of Women’s Studio Workshop. In her life and in her art she epitomized generosity and grace. Anita was a true humanist, in one with nature. In honor of Anita’s legacy, her friends and WSW are establishing the Anita Wetzel Residency Grant at Women’s Studio Workshop. The Anita Wetzel Residency Grant is a new opportunity focused on mature artists (45 years old and up) to create new work and fully immerse themselves in WSW’s supportive environment. This residency gives artists the gift of time, 4-6 weeks, to live and work away from the stresses of daily life. Artists may choose to work in any one or more of our studios: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screen printing, darkroom photography, or ceramics. This residency is fully subsidized. WSW provides housing and studio space at no cost. Additionally, the selected artist will receive a stipend of $350/week, up to $500 for materials used during the residency, and up to $250 toward travel within the Continental US. Artists receive a thorough studio orientation and are expected to work independently, although studio staff is available to provide assistance. Deep technical assistance can be arranged for an additional fee. The artist is responsible for any other expenses such as meals and incidentals while in residence.

Application Opens: May 27

Deadline: August 1

Residency length: 4-6 weeks

Contact
Program Website
8456589133

PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
4 weeks - 6 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Multimedia Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Since our founding in 1974, Women’s Studio Workshop has been a professional artist studio dedicated to the creation of community, opportunity, empowerment, and development for women artists in all stages of their careers.  As we continue to serve this mission, we believe that we can honor our core values and address gender equity more fully by explicitly expanding our concept of gender beyond patriarchal frames of reference. 

WSW supports all women and trans, intersex, nonbinary and genderfluid people in residencies and internships. Classes, studio rentals, and public events are open to all.

What does this mean when you visit the studio and stay on campus? 

  • we intentionally create space to honor pronouns and names
  • we uphold a set of community guidelines and have systems in place to report conflict
  • we firmly believe in fostering an environment of communication, exploration, and bold expression that is respectful, safe, and accepting of all the members of our community.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
1
Artist Stipend
2100
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
750
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Carlie Waganer
Accessibility Contact Email
carlie@wsworkshop.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
84565891
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Intaglio, papermaking, book arts, and letterpress studios are wheelchair accessible.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Some artist apartments are inaccessible, upstairs silkscreen studio and offices are inaccessible.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Wheelchair accessible common room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry spaces.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

WSW has been making quality handmade papers since 1979. Our Papermaking studio is designed for sheet-forming processes, low relief, and three-dimensional work.

In 1999, WSW began the ArtFarm program, which allows us to grow our own fibers  for hand papermaking. Through ArtFarm we’ve now tested over one hundred native and invasive species for their fiber strength, coloring capacity, print worthiness, and translucency.

Papermaking Studio Equipment List

  • 1000 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two 1-1/2 lb. Hollander beaters: one David Reina and one custom built
  • 30″ x 40″ hydraulic press
  • Vats up to 22″x 28″
  • 4′ x 6′ custom stainless steel vacuum table
  • A variety of moulds and deckles including small sugetas
  • 30″ x 40″ stack dryer
  • Outdoor cooking facility for fibers and dyes

In WSW’s Silkscreen studio, artists can screenprint on paper or fabric, using traditional or photo techniques. We only use water based/acrylic media. For a fee, we can also make screens for artists who are working on projects outside of our studios.

Silkscreen Studio Equipment List

  • 900 sq. ft. studio space
  • Exposing table 33″ x 45″
  • Drying rack 45″ x 68″
  • Wide range of screens up to 3′ x 4′
  • Power washer
  • Photo facilities for images up to 30″ x 40″
  • 32 linear feet of textile printing surface
  • Squeegees from 4″ to 34″

WSW’s Letterpress studio is equipped to handle projects that employ handset lead or wood type; photopolymer plates; wood or linoleum block; and die cut imagery.

Letterpress Studio Equipment List

  • 11″ x 18″ Chandler and Price platen press
  • Two 14″ x 18″ Vandercook Proof press No. 3 (manual)
  • One 19″ x 26″ Vandercook SP20 (electric)
  • A variety of lead and wooden typefaces
  • 9″ x 12″ magnetic base
  • 13″ x 24″ Line-O-Scribe proof press
  • Vacuum platemaker 23.5″ x 29.5″

Rather than use traditional acids to etch plates, Women’s Studio Workshop uses non-toxic materials: ferric chloride for copper and salt etch for aluminum and zinc. We generally stock copper and plastic plates, along with a selection of fine print and handmade papers.

Etching Studio Equipment List

  • 1200 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two Charles Brand press, 30″ x 50″ and 26″ x 48″
  • 18″ x 22″ viscosity rollers
  • A separate ventilated acid room with a 4’ x 29” workspace and stainless steel sink
  • Hot plate 20”x 24”
  • Flexible shaft rotary tool
  • 18″ x 24″ vertical tank with Ferric Chloride
  • Etching trays up to 25″ x 30″
  • Drying rack 30″ x 46″
  • Damp/dry box 28″ x 42″
  • Glass top inking table 26″ x 8′
  • Photopolymer platemaking capacity up to 23″ x 29″

WSW’s Book Arts equipment allow artists to create and bind work, ranging from the simplest saddle-stitched book to the finest codex.

Book Arts Studio Equipment List

  • Electric guillotine 33″ throat
  • Board shear (Jacques) 40″
  • Two book presses: 10″ x 13″ and 11″ x 16″
  • English sewing frame
  • English cutting frame
  • Standard wooden press
  • Cradles
  • Spiral binder
  • Saddle stitcher

WSW maintains a complete black and white darkroom, as well as limited digital facilities that may be used by special request. Artists can comfortably print up to 16”x 20” in this space.

Darkroom Studio Equipment List

  • Two Omega D2 enlargers with 35mm to 4″ x 5″ negative capacity
  • Omega B22XL enlarger
  • Bessler 4″ x 5″
  • Dry mount facilities
  • Contact frames up to 20″ x 25″
  • Saunders easels 11″ x 14″ and 24″ x 24″
  • Focus scopes
  • 100″ sink
  • Trays to 20″ x 24″

Artists working in any of our studios have access to the digital resources in our studio with assistance from a trained staff person. Additional resources are available through our relationship with the SUNY New Paltz Digital Fabrication Lab, and can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

In-Studio Digital Resources List

  • 28″ Vinyl Plotter and Editing Software
  • 24″ Epson Printer
  • Large format scanner
  • HP Color Laser Printer
  • Kyocera Black and White Inkjet Printer
  • Xerox Machine
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Dye Area
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details

Studio Residency Grant

Studio Residency Grant

Organization

Women's Studio Workshop

Kingston, NY, United States

The Studio Grant is a six- to eight-week residency for artists to create new work in any of our studio disciplines: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, photography, or ceramics. WSW invites applications from artists at any stage in their careers.

This grant includes a stipend of $350/week, up to $500 for materials used during the residency, up to $250 for travel within the Continental US, free onsite housing, and 24/7 studio access. WSW can also provide technical advice and production assistance.

This residency has a two-step jury process: a rotating, impartial jury selects the finalists and then WSW applies for NEA funding for the chosen projects.

 

Key details:

Applications open: August 1

Applications due: November 15, 11:59pm EST

Notification date: last week of March

Residency length: 6-8 weeks

Residency occurs: 1-2 years after application, September through June

Application must include:

  • A current resume
  • A brief description of your proposed project, including the studio(s) you’d like to use. 300 word maximum.
  • Up to ten images of recent work (digital specifications here)
  • An image script, which should include title, medium, dimension, and date of each image

 

Contact
Program Website
8456589133

PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
6 weeks - 8 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Multimedia Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Since our founding in 1974, Women’s Studio Workshop has been a professional artist studio dedicated to the creation of community, opportunity, empowerment, and development for women artists in all stages of their careers.  As we continue to serve this mission, we believe that we can honor our core values and address gender equity more fully by explicitly expanding our concept of gender beyond patriarchal frames of reference. 

WSW supports all women and trans, intersex, nonbinary and genderfluid people in residencies and internships. Classes, studio rentals, and public events are open to all.

What does this mean when you visit the studio and stay on campus? 

  • we intentionally create space to honor pronouns and names
  • we uphold a set of community guidelines and have systems in place to report conflict
  • we firmly believe in fostering an environment of communication, exploration, and bold expression that is respectful, safe, and accepting of all the members of our community.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
4
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
231
Artist Stipend
2800
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
750
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Carlie Waganer
Accessibility Contact Email
carlie@wsworkshop.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
84565891
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Intaglio, papermaking, book arts, and letterpress studios are wheelchair accessible.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Some artist apartments are inaccessible, upstairs silkscreen studio and offices are inaccessible.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Wheelchair accessible common room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry spaces.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

WSW has been making quality handmade papers since 1979. Our Papermaking studio is designed for sheet-forming processes, low relief, and three-dimensional work.

In 1999, WSW began the ArtFarm program, which allows us to grow our own fibers  for hand papermaking. Through ArtFarm we’ve now tested over one hundred native and invasive species for their fiber strength, coloring capacity, print worthiness, and translucency.

Papermaking Studio Equipment List

  • 1000 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two 1-1/2 lb. Hollander beaters: one David Reina and one custom built
  • 30″ x 40″ hydraulic press
  • Vats up to 22″x 28″
  • 4′ x 6′ custom stainless steel vacuum table
  • A variety of moulds and deckles including small sugetas
  • 30″ x 40″ stack dryer
  • Outdoor cooking facility for fibers and dyes

In WSW’s Silkscreen studio, artists can screenprint on paper or fabric, using traditional or photo techniques. We only use water based/acrylic media. For a fee, we can also make screens for artists who are working on projects outside of our studios.

Silkscreen Studio Equipment List

  • 900 sq. ft. studio space
  • Exposing table 33″ x 45″
  • Drying rack 45″ x 68″
  • Wide range of screens up to 3′ x 4′
  • Power washer
  • Photo facilities for images up to 30″ x 40″
  • 32 linear feet of textile printing surface
  • Squeegees from 4″ to 34″

WSW’s Letterpress studio is equipped to handle projects that employ handset lead or wood type; photopolymer plates; wood or linoleum block; and die cut imagery.

Letterpress Studio Equipment List

  • 11″ x 18″ Chandler and Price platen press
  • Two 14″ x 18″ Vandercook Proof press No. 3 (manual)
  • One 19″ x 26″ Vandercook SP20 (electric)
  • A variety of lead and wooden typefaces
  • 9″ x 12″ magnetic base
  • 13″ x 24″ Line-O-Scribe proof press
  • Vacuum platemaker 23.5″ x 29.5″

Rather than use traditional acids to etch plates, Women’s Studio Workshop uses non-toxic materials: ferric chloride for copper and salt etch for aluminum and zinc. We generally stock copper and plastic plates, along with a selection of fine print and handmade papers.

Etching Studio Equipment List

  • 1200 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two Charles Brand press, 30″ x 50″ and 26″ x 48″
  • 18″ x 22″ viscosity rollers
  • A separate ventilated acid room with a 4’ x 29” workspace and stainless steel sink
  • Hot plate 20”x 24”
  • Flexible shaft rotary tool
  • 18″ x 24″ vertical tank with Ferric Chloride
  • Etching trays up to 25″ x 30″
  • Drying rack 30″ x 46″
  • Damp/dry box 28″ x 42″
  • Glass top inking table 26″ x 8′
  • Photopolymer platemaking capacity up to 23″ x 29″

WSW’s Book Arts equipment allow artists to create and bind work, ranging from the simplest saddle-stitched book to the finest codex.

Book Arts Studio Equipment List

  • Electric guillotine 33″ throat
  • Board shear (Jacques) 40″
  • Two book presses: 10″ x 13″ and 11″ x 16″
  • English sewing frame
  • English cutting frame
  • Standard wooden press
  • Cradles
  • Spiral binder
  • Saddle stitcher

WSW maintains a complete black and white darkroom, as well as limited digital facilities that may be used by special request. Artists can comfortably print up to 16”x 20” in this space.

Darkroom Studio Equipment List

  • Two Omega D2 enlargers with 35mm to 4″ x 5″ negative capacity
  • Omega B22XL enlarger
  • Bessler 4″ x 5″
  • Dry mount facilities
  • Contact frames up to 20″ x 25″
  • Saunders easels 11″ x 14″ and 24″ x 24″
  • Focus scopes
  • 100″ sink
  • Trays to 20″ x 24″

Artists working in any of our studios have access to the digital resources in our studio with assistance from a trained staff person. Additional resources are available through our relationship with the SUNY New Paltz Digital Fabrication Lab, and can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

In-Studio Digital Resources List

  • 28″ Vinyl Plotter and Editing Software
  • 24″ Epson Printer
  • Large format scanner
  • HP Color Laser Printer
  • Kyocera Black and White Inkjet Printer
  • Xerox Machine
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Dye Area
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details

Nonprofit Management Internship

Nonprofit Management Internship

Organization

Women's Studio Workshop

Kingston, NY, United States

You’ll work under the leadership of WSW’s Operations staff and gain experience by working alongside the administrative team of an established nonprofit arts organization. You will, among other things, undertake projects relating to public relations, fundraising, event planning, and arts administration. All internships include a private room in WSW’s on-campus Anne Atwood House and a stipend of $600/month. Interns work 40 hours/week, generally Monday through Friday, 9:00-5:00, but the schedule may change to accommodate the Workshop’s programming. Interns have access to the studios for their own work outside of regular working hours and with respect to studio programming. The internship session culminates in a group exhibition of work created during the term.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Short- and long-term marketing initiatives for email, direct mail, and social media
  • Maintaining WSW’s web presence on community calendars and across our media listings
  • Writing assignments, such as press releases and blog posts
  • Providing administrative support by processing memberships and donations, assisting in database work, managing email & phone communications, processing resident applications for jury review, and fulfilling artists’ book orders
  • Performing studio/office upkeep, including housing turnover, potluck setup and breakdown, and more
Contact
Program Website
8456589133

PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
6 months - 6 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Multimedia Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Only open to artists based in country the program is located
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Since our founding in 1974, Women’s Studio Workshop has been a professional artist studio dedicated to the creation of community, opportunity, empowerment, and development for women artists in all stages of their careers.  As we continue to serve this mission, we believe that we can honor our core values and address gender equity more fully by explicitly expanding our concept of gender beyond patriarchal frames of reference. 

WSW supports all women and trans, intersex, nonbinary and genderfluid people in residencies and internships. Classes, studio rentals, and public events are open to all.

What does this mean when you visit the studio and stay on campus? 

  • we intentionally create space to honor pronouns and names
  • we uphold a set of community guidelines and have systems in place to report conflict
  • we firmly believe in fostering an environment of communication, exploration, and bold expression that is respectful, safe, and accepting of all the members of our community.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
7
Artist Stipend
15000
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Carlie Waganer
Accessibility Contact Email
carlie@wsworkshop.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
84565891
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Intaglio, papermaking, book arts, and letterpress studios are wheelchair accessible.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Some artist apartments are inaccessible, upstairs silkscreen studio and offices are inaccessible.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Wheelchair accessible common room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry spaces.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

WSW has been making quality handmade papers since 1979. Our Papermaking studio is designed for sheet-forming processes, low relief, and three-dimensional work.

In 1999, WSW began the ArtFarm program, which allows us to grow our own fibers  for hand papermaking. Through ArtFarm we’ve now tested over one hundred native and invasive species for their fiber strength, coloring capacity, print worthiness, and translucency.

Papermaking Studio Equipment List

  • 1000 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two 1-1/2 lb. Hollander beaters: one David Reina and one custom built
  • 30″ x 40″ hydraulic press
  • Vats up to 22″x 28″
  • 4′ x 6′ custom stainless steel vacuum table
  • A variety of moulds and deckles including small sugetas
  • 30″ x 40″ stack dryer
  • Outdoor cooking facility for fibers and dyes

In WSW’s Silkscreen studio, artists can screenprint on paper or fabric, using traditional or photo techniques. We only use water based/acrylic media. For a fee, we can also make screens for artists who are working on projects outside of our studios.

Silkscreen Studio Equipment List

  • 900 sq. ft. studio space
  • Exposing table 33″ x 45″
  • Drying rack 45″ x 68″
  • Wide range of screens up to 3′ x 4′
  • Power washer
  • Photo facilities for images up to 30″ x 40″
  • 32 linear feet of textile printing surface
  • Squeegees from 4″ to 34″

WSW’s Letterpress studio is equipped to handle projects that employ handset lead or wood type; photopolymer plates; wood or linoleum block; and die cut imagery.

Letterpress Studio Equipment List

  • 11″ x 18″ Chandler and Price platen press
  • Two 14″ x 18″ Vandercook Proof press No. 3 (manual)
  • One 19″ x 26″ Vandercook SP20 (electric)
  • A variety of lead and wooden typefaces
  • 9″ x 12″ magnetic base
  • 13″ x 24″ Line-O-Scribe proof press
  • Vacuum platemaker 23.5″ x 29.5″

Rather than use traditional acids to etch plates, Women’s Studio Workshop uses non-toxic materials: ferric chloride for copper and salt etch for aluminum and zinc. We generally stock copper and plastic plates, along with a selection of fine print and handmade papers.

Etching Studio Equipment List

  • 1200 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two Charles Brand press, 30″ x 50″ and 26″ x 48″
  • 18″ x 22″ viscosity rollers
  • A separate ventilated acid room with a 4’ x 29” workspace and stainless steel sink
  • Hot plate 20”x 24”
  • Flexible shaft rotary tool
  • 18″ x 24″ vertical tank with Ferric Chloride
  • Etching trays up to 25″ x 30″
  • Drying rack 30″ x 46″
  • Damp/dry box 28″ x 42″
  • Glass top inking table 26″ x 8′
  • Photopolymer platemaking capacity up to 23″ x 29″

WSW’s Book Arts equipment allow artists to create and bind work, ranging from the simplest saddle-stitched book to the finest codex.

Book Arts Studio Equipment List

  • Electric guillotine 33″ throat
  • Board shear (Jacques) 40″
  • Two book presses: 10″ x 13″ and 11″ x 16″
  • English sewing frame
  • English cutting frame
  • Standard wooden press
  • Cradles
  • Spiral binder
  • Saddle stitcher

WSW maintains a complete black and white darkroom, as well as limited digital facilities that may be used by special request. Artists can comfortably print up to 16”x 20” in this space.

Darkroom Studio Equipment List

  • Two Omega D2 enlargers with 35mm to 4″ x 5″ negative capacity
  • Omega B22XL enlarger
  • Bessler 4″ x 5″
  • Dry mount facilities
  • Contact frames up to 20″ x 25″
  • Saunders easels 11″ x 14″ and 24″ x 24″
  • Focus scopes
  • 100″ sink
  • Trays to 20″ x 24″

Artists working in any of our studios have access to the digital resources in our studio with assistance from a trained staff person. Additional resources are available through our relationship with the SUNY New Paltz Digital Fabrication Lab, and can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

In-Studio Digital Resources List

  • 28″ Vinyl Plotter and Editing Software
  • 24″ Epson Printer
  • Large format scanner
  • HP Color Laser Printer
  • Kyocera Black and White Inkjet Printer
  • Xerox Machine
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Dye Area
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details
Residency LengthOpen Calls
6 months - 6 monthsNonprofit Management Internship

Research Publication Residency Grant

Research Publication Residency Grant

Organization

Women's Studio Workshop

Kingston, NY, United States

The Research Publication Residency Grant is a 6-8 week residency designed for individuals to work onsite in the WSW Archives and Reading Room on the completion of research titles that expand upon topics central to WSW’s core mission and history, including but not limited to: women in the arts & education, printmaking, papermaking, ceramics, and independent publishing. The Women’s Studio Workshop Library is home to a wide range of special collections that orbit the history of the organization, women in print, artists’ books, women in film, performance, and more. Please visit our Collections Overview and our Historical Timeline for further information on the scope of our library. In addition, a chronological list of our artist alumnx can be found here.

This opportunity is designed to publish and promote histories, research narratives, and critical dialogue interconnected with WSW’s history. Applicants are encouraged to interpret this relationship creatively and in a broad scope. Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ centered projects will be prioritized. 

Contact
Program Website
8456589133

PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
6 weeks - 8 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Multimedia Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Research support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Other
Additional Eligibility Information

Since our founding in 1974, Women’s Studio Workshop has been a professional artist studio dedicated to the creation of community, opportunity, empowerment, and development for women artists in all stages of their careers.  As we continue to serve this mission, we believe that we can honor our core values and address gender equity more fully by explicitly expanding our concept of gender beyond patriarchal frames of reference. 

WSW supports all women and trans, intersex, nonbinary and genderfluid people in residencies and internships. Classes, studio rentals, and public events are open to all.

What does this mean when you visit the studio and stay on campus? 

  • we intentionally create space to honor pronouns and names
  • we uphold a set of community guidelines and have systems in place to report conflict
  • we firmly believe in fostering an environment of communication, exploration, and bold expression that is respectful, safe, and accepting of all the members of our community.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
1
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
6
Artist Stipend
2800
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
250
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Carlie Waganer
Accessibility Contact Email
carlie@wsworkshop.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
84565891
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Intaglio, papermaking, book arts, and letterpress studios are wheelchair accessible.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Some artist apartments are inaccessible, upstairs silkscreen studio and offices are inaccessible.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Wheelchair accessible common room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry spaces.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

WSW has been making quality handmade papers since 1979. Our Papermaking studio is designed for sheet-forming processes, low relief, and three-dimensional work.

In 1999, WSW began the ArtFarm program, which allows us to grow our own fibers  for hand papermaking. Through ArtFarm we’ve now tested over one hundred native and invasive species for their fiber strength, coloring capacity, print worthiness, and translucency.

Papermaking Studio Equipment List

  • 1000 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two 1-1/2 lb. Hollander beaters: one David Reina and one custom built
  • 30″ x 40″ hydraulic press
  • Vats up to 22″x 28″
  • 4′ x 6′ custom stainless steel vacuum table
  • A variety of moulds and deckles including small sugetas
  • 30″ x 40″ stack dryer
  • Outdoor cooking facility for fibers and dyes

In WSW’s Silkscreen studio, artists can screenprint on paper or fabric, using traditional or photo techniques. We only use water based/acrylic media. For a fee, we can also make screens for artists who are working on projects outside of our studios.

Silkscreen Studio Equipment List

  • 900 sq. ft. studio space
  • Exposing table 33″ x 45″
  • Drying rack 45″ x 68″
  • Wide range of screens up to 3′ x 4′
  • Power washer
  • Photo facilities for images up to 30″ x 40″
  • 32 linear feet of textile printing surface
  • Squeegees from 4″ to 34″

WSW’s Letterpress studio is equipped to handle projects that employ handset lead or wood type; photopolymer plates; wood or linoleum block; and die cut imagery.

Letterpress Studio Equipment List

  • 11″ x 18″ Chandler and Price platen press
  • Two 14″ x 18″ Vandercook Proof press No. 3 (manual)
  • One 19″ x 26″ Vandercook SP20 (electric)
  • A variety of lead and wooden typefaces
  • 9″ x 12″ magnetic base
  • 13″ x 24″ Line-O-Scribe proof press
  • Vacuum platemaker 23.5″ x 29.5″

Rather than use traditional acids to etch plates, Women’s Studio Workshop uses non-toxic materials: ferric chloride for copper and salt etch for aluminum and zinc. We generally stock copper and plastic plates, along with a selection of fine print and handmade papers.

Etching Studio Equipment List

  • 1200 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two Charles Brand press, 30″ x 50″ and 26″ x 48″
  • 18″ x 22″ viscosity rollers
  • A separate ventilated acid room with a 4’ x 29” workspace and stainless steel sink
  • Hot plate 20”x 24”
  • Flexible shaft rotary tool
  • 18″ x 24″ vertical tank with Ferric Chloride
  • Etching trays up to 25″ x 30″
  • Drying rack 30″ x 46″
  • Damp/dry box 28″ x 42″
  • Glass top inking table 26″ x 8′
  • Photopolymer platemaking capacity up to 23″ x 29″

WSW’s Book Arts equipment allow artists to create and bind work, ranging from the simplest saddle-stitched book to the finest codex.

Book Arts Studio Equipment List

  • Electric guillotine 33″ throat
  • Board shear (Jacques) 40″
  • Two book presses: 10″ x 13″ and 11″ x 16″
  • English sewing frame
  • English cutting frame
  • Standard wooden press
  • Cradles
  • Spiral binder
  • Saddle stitcher

WSW maintains a complete black and white darkroom, as well as limited digital facilities that may be used by special request. Artists can comfortably print up to 16”x 20” in this space.

Darkroom Studio Equipment List

  • Two Omega D2 enlargers with 35mm to 4″ x 5″ negative capacity
  • Omega B22XL enlarger
  • Bessler 4″ x 5″
  • Dry mount facilities
  • Contact frames up to 20″ x 25″
  • Saunders easels 11″ x 14″ and 24″ x 24″
  • Focus scopes
  • 100″ sink
  • Trays to 20″ x 24″

Artists working in any of our studios have access to the digital resources in our studio with assistance from a trained staff person. Additional resources are available through our relationship with the SUNY New Paltz Digital Fabrication Lab, and can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

In-Studio Digital Resources List

  • 28″ Vinyl Plotter and Editing Software
  • 24″ Epson Printer
  • Large format scanner
  • HP Color Laser Printer
  • Kyocera Black and White Inkjet Printer
  • Xerox Machine
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Dye Area
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details

Artist’s Book Residency Grant

Artist’s Book Residency Grant

Organization

Women's Studio Workshop

Kingston, NY, United States

The Artist’s Book Grant is a six- to eight-week residency for artists to produce a limited edition book work. Working intensively in our studios, artists print and bind their own books, and are encouraged to create an edition size no larger than 100 and no smaller than 50.The grant includes a stipend of $350/week, up to $750 for materials, up to $250 for travel within the Continental US, free onsite housing, and 24/7 studio access. WSW can provide technical advice; training on new equipment, techniques, and materials; and production assistance. The contract stipulates that 20% of the edition goes to WSW’s archive, exhibition, and display copies; 20% of the edition goes to the artist; and 60% of the edition goes to general sales. WSW has developed a series of archive and exhibition opportunities for our artists’ books, and artists can collaborate with WSW on marketing for a 50% commission fee.

Key details:

Deadline*: November 15

Residency length: 6-8 weeks

Residency occurs: 10-19 months after application, September through June

Contact
Program Website
8456589133

PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Residency Length
6 weeks - 8 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Multimedia Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Other
Additional Eligibility Information

Since our founding in 1974, Women’s Studio Workshop has been a professional artist studio dedicated to the creation of community, opportunity, empowerment, and development for women artists in all stages of their careers.  As we continue to serve this mission, we believe that we can honor our core values and address gender equity more fully by explicitly expanding our concept of gender beyond patriarchal frames of reference. 

WSW supports all women and trans, intersex, nonbinary and genderfluid people in residencies and internships. Classes, studio rentals, and public events are open to all.

What does this mean when you visit the studio and stay on campus? 

  • we intentionally create space to honor pronouns and names
  • we uphold a set of community guidelines and have systems in place to report conflict
  • we firmly believe in fostering an environment of communication, exploration, and bold expression that is respectful, safe, and accepting of all the members of our community.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
69
Artist Stipend
2800
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
1000
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Carlie Waganer
Accessibility Contact Email
carlie@wsworkshop.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
84565891
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Intaglio, papermaking, book arts, and letterpress studios are wheelchair accessible.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Some artist apartments are inaccessible, upstairs silkscreen studio and offices are inaccessible.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Wheelchair accessible common room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry spaces.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

WSW has been making quality handmade papers since 1979. Our Papermaking studio is designed for sheet-forming processes, low relief, and three-dimensional work.

In 1999, WSW began the ArtFarm program, which allows us to grow our own fibers  for hand papermaking. Through ArtFarm we’ve now tested over one hundred native and invasive species for their fiber strength, coloring capacity, print worthiness, and translucency.

Papermaking Studio Equipment List

  • 1000 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two 1-1/2 lb. Hollander beaters: one David Reina and one custom built
  • 30″ x 40″ hydraulic press
  • Vats up to 22″x 28″
  • 4′ x 6′ custom stainless steel vacuum table
  • A variety of moulds and deckles including small sugetas
  • 30″ x 40″ stack dryer
  • Outdoor cooking facility for fibers and dyes

In WSW’s Silkscreen studio, artists can screenprint on paper or fabric, using traditional or photo techniques. We only use water based/acrylic media. For a fee, we can also make screens for artists who are working on projects outside of our studios.

Silkscreen Studio Equipment List

  • 900 sq. ft. studio space
  • Exposing table 33″ x 45″
  • Drying rack 45″ x 68″
  • Wide range of screens up to 3′ x 4′
  • Power washer
  • Photo facilities for images up to 30″ x 40″
  • 32 linear feet of textile printing surface
  • Squeegees from 4″ to 34″

WSW’s Letterpress studio is equipped to handle projects that employ handset lead or wood type; photopolymer plates; wood or linoleum block; and die cut imagery.

Letterpress Studio Equipment List

  • 11″ x 18″ Chandler and Price platen press
  • Two 14″ x 18″ Vandercook Proof press No. 3 (manual)
  • One 19″ x 26″ Vandercook SP20 (electric)
  • A variety of lead and wooden typefaces
  • 9″ x 12″ magnetic base
  • 13″ x 24″ Line-O-Scribe proof press
  • Vacuum platemaker 23.5″ x 29.5″

Rather than use traditional acids to etch plates, Women’s Studio Workshop uses non-toxic materials: ferric chloride for copper and salt etch for aluminum and zinc. We generally stock copper and plastic plates, along with a selection of fine print and handmade papers.

Etching Studio Equipment List

  • 1200 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two Charles Brand press, 30″ x 50″ and 26″ x 48″
  • 18″ x 22″ viscosity rollers
  • A separate ventilated acid room with a 4’ x 29” workspace and stainless steel sink
  • Hot plate 20”x 24”
  • Flexible shaft rotary tool
  • 18″ x 24″ vertical tank with Ferric Chloride
  • Etching trays up to 25″ x 30″
  • Drying rack 30″ x 46″
  • Damp/dry box 28″ x 42″
  • Glass top inking table 26″ x 8′
  • Photopolymer platemaking capacity up to 23″ x 29″

WSW’s Book Arts equipment allow artists to create and bind work, ranging from the simplest saddle-stitched book to the finest codex.

Book Arts Studio Equipment List

  • Electric guillotine 33″ throat
  • Board shear (Jacques) 40″
  • Two book presses: 10″ x 13″ and 11″ x 16″
  • English sewing frame
  • English cutting frame
  • Standard wooden press
  • Cradles
  • Spiral binder
  • Saddle stitcher

WSW maintains a complete black and white darkroom, as well as limited digital facilities that may be used by special request. Artists can comfortably print up to 16”x 20” in this space.

Darkroom Studio Equipment List

  • Two Omega D2 enlargers with 35mm to 4″ x 5″ negative capacity
  • Omega B22XL enlarger
  • Bessler 4″ x 5″
  • Dry mount facilities
  • Contact frames up to 20″ x 25″
  • Saunders easels 11″ x 14″ and 24″ x 24″
  • Focus scopes
  • 100″ sink
  • Trays to 20″ x 24″

Artists working in any of our studios have access to the digital resources in our studio with assistance from a trained staff person. Additional resources are available through our relationship with the SUNY New Paltz Digital Fabrication Lab, and can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

In-Studio Digital Resources List

  • 28″ Vinyl Plotter and Editing Software
  • 24″ Epson Printer
  • Large format scanner
  • HP Color Laser Printer
  • Kyocera Black and White Inkjet Printer
  • Xerox Machine
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Dye Area
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details

Art-in-Education Artist’s Book Residency Grant

Art-in-Education Artist’s Book Residency Grant

Organization

Women's Studio Workshop

Kingston, NY, United States

The Art-in-Education Artist’s Book Grant is a residency awarded to two artists to create a new artist’s book and teach young people in WSW’s studios. Our Art-in-Education program (AIE) is a model for arts education and operates in conjunction with the Kingston City School District. AIE provides a high quality arts experience by bringing students to a professional artist’s workspace and giving them concentrated time to learn printmaking, papermaking, and book arts. Generally, the resident dedicates their first month to producing a limited edition artist’s book, which is hand-printed and bound in the studio. WSW can provide technical advice; training on new equipment, techniques, and materials; and production assistance. (You can read more about the artist’s book aspect here.)

During the second half of the residency, the artist works with young people in WSW’s studios, teaching one to two days/week for three to four weeks, and visiting the students twice in school. Studio space and equipment is reserved for students during program hours, but artists may work at any time outside of AIE. This grant includes a stipend of $350/week for up to ten weeks, up to $1000 for materials, up to $250 for travel, free onsite housing, and 24/7 studio access during non-AIE sessions.

Key details:

Deadline: November 15

Residency length: 8-10 weeks

Residency occurs: the school year following application, Oct–Dec or Jan-Apr

Contact
Program Website
8456589133

PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
United States

Year Founded
1974
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Embedded in an arts or cultural organization (including theater + gallery)
Embedded in historic site
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Residency Length
8 weeks - 10 weeks
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
4
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Discipline
Interdisciplinary Arts
Printmaking
Visual Arts
Book Arts
Paper Arts
Multimedia Arts
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Additional Eligibility Information

Since our founding in 1974, Women’s Studio Workshop has been a professional artist studio dedicated to the creation of community, opportunity, empowerment, and development for women artists in all stages of their careers.  As we continue to serve this mission, we believe that we can honor our core values and address gender equity more fully by explicitly expanding our concept of gender beyond patriarchal frames of reference. 

WSW supports all women and trans, intersex, nonbinary and genderfluid people in residencies and internships. Classes, studio rentals, and public events are open to all.

What does this mean when you visit the studio and stay on campus? 

  • we intentionally create space to honor pronouns and names
  • we uphold a set of community guidelines and have systems in place to report conflict
  • we firmly believe in fostering an environment of communication, exploration, and bold expression that is respectful, safe, and accepting of all the members of our community.
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
2
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
15
Artist Stipend
3500
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
1250
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Carlie Waganer
Accessibility Contact Email
carlie@wsworkshop.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
84565891
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

Intaglio, papermaking, book arts, and letterpress studios are wheelchair accessible.

Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.

Some artist apartments are inaccessible, upstairs silkscreen studio and offices are inaccessible.

Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

Wheelchair accessible common room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry spaces.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

WSW has been making quality handmade papers since 1979. Our Papermaking studio is designed for sheet-forming processes, low relief, and three-dimensional work.

In 1999, WSW began the ArtFarm program, which allows us to grow our own fibers  for hand papermaking. Through ArtFarm we’ve now tested over one hundred native and invasive species for their fiber strength, coloring capacity, print worthiness, and translucency.

Papermaking Studio Equipment List

  • 1000 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two 1-1/2 lb. Hollander beaters: one David Reina and one custom built
  • 30″ x 40″ hydraulic press
  • Vats up to 22″x 28″
  • 4′ x 6′ custom stainless steel vacuum table
  • A variety of moulds and deckles including small sugetas
  • 30″ x 40″ stack dryer
  • Outdoor cooking facility for fibers and dyes

In WSW’s Silkscreen studio, artists can screenprint on paper or fabric, using traditional or photo techniques. We only use water based/acrylic media. For a fee, we can also make screens for artists who are working on projects outside of our studios.

Silkscreen Studio Equipment List

  • 900 sq. ft. studio space
  • Exposing table 33″ x 45″
  • Drying rack 45″ x 68″
  • Wide range of screens up to 3′ x 4′
  • Power washer
  • Photo facilities for images up to 30″ x 40″
  • 32 linear feet of textile printing surface
  • Squeegees from 4″ to 34″

WSW’s Letterpress studio is equipped to handle projects that employ handset lead or wood type; photopolymer plates; wood or linoleum block; and die cut imagery.

Letterpress Studio Equipment List

  • 11″ x 18″ Chandler and Price platen press
  • Two 14″ x 18″ Vandercook Proof press No. 3 (manual)
  • One 19″ x 26″ Vandercook SP20 (electric)
  • A variety of lead and wooden typefaces
  • 9″ x 12″ magnetic base
  • 13″ x 24″ Line-O-Scribe proof press
  • Vacuum platemaker 23.5″ x 29.5″

Rather than use traditional acids to etch plates, Women’s Studio Workshop uses non-toxic materials: ferric chloride for copper and salt etch for aluminum and zinc. We generally stock copper and plastic plates, along with a selection of fine print and handmade papers.

Etching Studio Equipment List

  • 1200 sq. ft. studio space
  • Two Charles Brand press, 30″ x 50″ and 26″ x 48″
  • 18″ x 22″ viscosity rollers
  • A separate ventilated acid room with a 4’ x 29” workspace and stainless steel sink
  • Hot plate 20”x 24”
  • Flexible shaft rotary tool
  • 18″ x 24″ vertical tank with Ferric Chloride
  • Etching trays up to 25″ x 30″
  • Drying rack 30″ x 46″
  • Damp/dry box 28″ x 42″
  • Glass top inking table 26″ x 8′
  • Photopolymer platemaking capacity up to 23″ x 29″

WSW’s Book Arts equipment allow artists to create and bind work, ranging from the simplest saddle-stitched book to the finest codex.

Book Arts Studio Equipment List

  • Electric guillotine 33″ throat
  • Board shear (Jacques) 40″
  • Two book presses: 10″ x 13″ and 11″ x 16″
  • English sewing frame
  • English cutting frame
  • Standard wooden press
  • Cradles
  • Spiral binder
  • Saddle stitcher

WSW maintains a complete black and white darkroom, as well as limited digital facilities that may be used by special request. Artists can comfortably print up to 16”x 20” in this space.

Darkroom Studio Equipment List

  • Two Omega D2 enlargers with 35mm to 4″ x 5″ negative capacity
  • Omega B22XL enlarger
  • Bessler 4″ x 5″
  • Dry mount facilities
  • Contact frames up to 20″ x 25″
  • Saunders easels 11″ x 14″ and 24″ x 24″
  • Focus scopes
  • 100″ sink
  • Trays to 20″ x 24″

Artists working in any of our studios have access to the digital resources in our studio with assistance from a trained staff person. Additional resources are available through our relationship with the SUNY New Paltz Digital Fabrication Lab, and can be arranged on a case-by-case basis.

In-Studio Digital Resources List

  • 28″ Vinyl Plotter and Editing Software
  • 24″ Epson Printer
  • Large format scanner
  • HP Color Laser Printer
  • Kyocera Black and White Inkjet Printer
  • Xerox Machine
  • Adobe Creative Suite
Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Exhibition / Installation Space
Darkroom (Black And White)
Darkroom (Color)
Large Format Printer / Plotter
Large Format Scanner
Printers + Scanner
Photo + Video Editing Suite
Printmaking Workspaces
Book Arts Facilities
Etching Press
Glass Inking Table
Drying Racks
Hot Plates
Paper Soaking Sinks
Paper Tearing Table
Acid Room
Silkscreen Studio
Light Tables
Large Sinks
Large Exposure Unit
Washout Room
Papermaking Studio
Dye Area
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Studio Support/Tech
Studio/facility orientation provided
Studio support provided by staff
Studios/facilities Details
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