Jerome Early Career Printmaking Residency

Three applicants will be chosen to become Jerome Early Career Printmakers at Highpoint Center for Printmaking. The nine-month residency (September 2021 – May 2022) includes access to a state-of-the-art printshop, technical support from the residency coordinator, storage space for tools and materials, use of inks and standard shop supplies, 50% discount on Highpoint classes, group discussions and critiques, professional digital documentation of exhibited artwork, a group exhibition and public reception at the end of the residency, one year Highpoint Supporting Membership, and a $1000 stipend.

To be eligible, artists must illustrate proficiency in at least one traditional printmaking technique (intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, monoprinting, or relief). Priority will be given to artists who have had little or no opportunity to work in a professional, non-academic printshop environment. Applicants must have resided in Minnesota continuously since September 1, 2020 or earlier and must maintain Minnesota residency during the entire program. Artists may not be a student during the residency period. Applicants will be judged firstly on the artistic merit of their work and secondarily on their dedication, interest, and potential in printmaking, as well as the quality and clarity of their plan for the residency.

Residents will be required to observe Highpoint's studio policies, guidelines, and etiquette as well as the conditions outlined in the Jerome Resident Contract. Artists are also expected to give a brief gallery talk during their exhibition. Work samples should include 13-15 images, with optional audio (0-2 files) and video (0-2 files). BIPOC artists are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information, visit www.highpointprintmaking.org or contact [email protected].