Keyholder Residency Grant

The Keyholder Residency at Lower East Side Printshop offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities, fostering artistic development. Participants can create new works in a collaborative environment, receiving a $1,000 stipend and basic supplies. This program encourages artists without studio access to apply, providing opportunities for exhibitions and professional growth while ensuring a supportive community in New York City.

Lower East Side Printshop
Through the Printshop’s workspace residency programs, artists receive space and time to work, stipends, technical assistance, career development, and public exposure. With its exhibitions, education, and other public programs, the Printshop serves as a junction for artists, collectors, museums, galleries, and educational institutions to access and engage in contemporary art.
The Keyholder Residency Program offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. It takes place in the shared Artists’ Studio, including the solvent/etching area and the darkroom.
Keyholders work independently, in a productive atmosphere alongside other contemporary artists. Artists from all disciplines are eligible to apply; printmaking skills are not required, but some familiarity with the medium is recommended. Basic instruction in printmaking techniques is available for new Keyholders. Technical assistance is not included in the program, but is available at additional cost.
Artists based in the New York City area and without access to a studio space are encouraged to apply.
The Printshop does not provide housing assistance.
consultation hours with the Printshop’s staff
opportunities to show new work in exhibitions and other public events presented by the Printshop

Eligibility

Only current US residents may apply. (Social Security Number is required.)Keyholder Residencies are limited to emerging artists only. The Printshop defines emerging artists as under-recognized and under-represented artists at early stages in their careers.
Artists without access to a studio space are encouraged to apply.Artist must reside in the New York metro area during the year of residency.

Ineligibility

Students enrolled in any kind of degree program at the time of the residency are not eligible.Past recipients of the Keyholder Residency are not eligible.
Artist duos or teams are not eligible; residencies are awarded per artist.