Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Lower East Side Printshop offers a 9-month residency providing 24/7 access to printmaking facilities, professional development, and studio space at no cost. Applicants must be US residents in the New York metro area, not currently enrolled in degree programs, and at early career stages. The deadline is September 15, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 15, 2026
“May 31, 2026, 11:59pm EST”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Free 9-month 24/7 printmaking studio residency + professional development; 50+ year NYC institution
“$1,000 stipend; 24-hour shared studio access; storage space; basic supplies (newsprint, blotters, solvents, cleaners); 1 free printmaking class; consultation hours with staff; opportunities to show work in exhibitions; access to Materials for the Arts”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Nine months (September 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027 for next cycle)
Who can apply. Current US residents only (Social Security Number required); emerging artists at early stages of their careers; must reside in New York metro area during residency; not enrolled in any degree program; no past Keyholder recipients; artists w
“Current US residents only; must reside in New York metro area during residency”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Invited panel of artists, critics, curators, and art professionals”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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