Residencies / Verified 7 September 2026
PigPrints offers free residencies in Milan for printmakers and visual artists across other disciplines. Stays range from one to four weeks with access to intaglio and relief equipment, accommodation, and optional instruction scaled to your experience level. Applications roll year-round with the next deadline on September 8, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 8, 2026
“Applications accepted on rolling basis with no deadlines. Accommodation only available through 31 December 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get.
“Accommodation (private studio/bedroom, kitchen with facilities, Wi-Fi, bathroom); 24/7 workshop access with equipment; basic printmaking materials included (paper, plates, inks not included); instruction available (3 hrs/day for Assisted Residency, 5 hrs/day for Intensive Residency).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 1 week minimum to 4 weeks maximum for printmakers (2026); maximum 2 weeks for non-printmaker artists. Dates nominated by applying artist.
Who can apply. Printmakers of all experience levels welcome. Non-printmaker visual artists (painters, multimedia, drawing, ceramics, writers, musicians) also eligible. No explicit nationality/residency restrictions stated. Rolling applications, no deadlin
How they choose.
“Rolling basis, no stated selection criteria beyond application completeness and space/date availability. 40% deposit required to confirm.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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