Black Church Print Studio, Dublin, Call for Submissions - International Artist-in-Residence Award 2013

Established in 1982 as a non-profit organization, Black Church Print Studio is one of the leading fine art print studios in Ireland. The Studio is located in an award winning purpose-built premises at 4 Temple Bar, part of Dublin City Centre’s cultural quarter. The Studio provides professional printmaking facilities and support to seventy full-time members and non-member artists.

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

The International Residency Programme is an initiative of the Black Church Print Studio established to facilitate contemporary artistic practice in the Studio and to further the professional development of artists by enabling the creation and production of new work, fostering an exchange of ideas and influences, encouraging the sharing of expertise and inspiring new works of art and creative collaborations.

• Emerging, mid-career and established professional artists are invited to apply.

• The selected participant in this programme will receive accommodation, basic materials, studio equipment & facilities usage and technical and administrative support.

• Artists will have access to etching, lithography, screenprinting and relief presses, and to multi-media and digital equipment.

• Travel and material costs are the responsibility of the participating artist.

• This year’s Residency is scheduled for a single four-week term in July 2013.

• The successful resident will be asked to complete two editions of works completed during his/her residency and donate two prints from each to the Studio, one for the Archive Collection and one for fundraising.

• The resident artist will be required to give a demonstration and seminar during his/her residency.

  SELECTION

  All applications will be placed before a selection panel comprising a sub-committee of the Board. The selection panel will give consideration to the proposal, quality of work and CV/experience.

  ELIGIBILITY

  Applicants must be practicing Printmakers. Irish residents are not eligible.

  DEADLINE

  The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday, 1 March 2013

  NOTIFICATION

  All Applicants will generally be notified within six weeks of application deadline.

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

  Rachael Gilbourne, General Manager, Black Church Print Studio, 4 Temple Bar, Dublin 2 +353 (0)1 677 3629 |info@print.ie | www.print.ie

  Black Church Print Studio is financially supported by The Arts Council of Ireland.