Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Lower East Side Printshop's Summer Keyholder Residency provides three months of 24/7 shared studio access with printmaking equipment, storage, and basic supplies, plus a $500 stipend, one class, staff consultation, and guest curator critiques. The program is free and open to emerging artists based in the New York metro area who are not currently enrolled in a degree program. Applications close March 1, 2027.
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Deadline. March 1, 2027
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Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. $500 stipend, three months of 24/7 shared studio access with printmaking equipment, storage, basic supplies, one complimentary class, staff consultation, guest curator critiques and an exhibition on c
“$500 stipend, 24/7 studio access, storage space, basic supplies, 1 free printmaking class, consultation hours, guest curator critiques, exhibition opportunity”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 3 months (June 1 – August 31, 2027)
Who can apply. Emerging artists (under-recognized, early-career) residing in New York metro area during residency; not eligible if enrolled in degree program; artists without studio access encouraged; individual artists only (no duos/teams)
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How they choose.
“Invited panel of artists, critics, curators, and art professionals”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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