PigPrints: Assisted and Intensive Printmaking Residencies in Milan

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PigPrints

PigPrints: Assisted and Intensive printmaking residencies in Milan Deadline: 14 Aug 2026 Country: Italy PigPrints artist residency programs offer experienced and less experienced printmakers an opportunity to live and work in Milan for a period of time that can go from a minimum of one week to a maximum of one month. Dates are not predetermined but are nominated by the applying artist. Artists have unlimited 24/7 access to a workshop fully equipped for all intaglio and relief techniques and are accommodated in a private studio/bedroom next to the workshop. Duration of residency from one to four weeks Accommodation Artists have a private studio/bedroom next to the workshop. A fully equipped kitchen with all the facilities is available night and day. Wi-fi is available. Bathroom with shower. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Our studio supports all intaglio printmaking techniques, polymer photogravure and relief printing (woodcut and linocut).Studio / Workspace We have two intaglio presses, one 140×70 cm and a smaller 50×80 cm, a vented acid room for etching zinc with copper sulphate and copper with ferric chloride. All tools and materials you might need for drawing and printing are at hand. We have an aquatintFees and support 1 week (self directed) € 550, 2 weeks (self directed) € 980. € 430 p/week for any additional weeks, € 70 p/day for any additional days. All include accommodation and 24/7 use of  workshop. ASSISTED RESIDENCY € 850 per week (includes 3 hours a day, 5 days per week of tuition, accommodation and 24/7 use of the workshop). INTENSIVE RESIDENCY € 1200 per week, with tuition/assistance Monday through Friday 10 am-5 pm (includes accommodation and 24/7 use of the workshop). IMPORTANT NOTICE: You may book your residency with accommodation only for residencies taking place through 31 December 2026. If you are planning to book a 2027 residency, please see below for details and applicable fees. RESIDENCIES 2027 Due to changes in our organisation, from January 2027 onward accommodation will no longer be included as part of our residency programme. Residents will continue to enjoy 24/7 access to our facilities, including the shared kitchen, but will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation. To make the most of the 24/7 studio access, we strongly recommend staying in the local neighbourhood or in an area that is easily accessible on foot or via the metro. We will be happy to provide recommendations and assist you in finding suitable accommodation. RESIDENCY FEES 2027 1 week: € 450 2 weeks: € 800 Additional weeks: € 350 per week Additional days: € 60 per day ASSISTED RESIDENCY (includes 15 hours instruction) € 700/week INTENSIVE RESIDENCY (includes 30 hours instruction) € 1000/week Expectations towards the artist No particular obligations. Details will be discussed during the application process. Application information through our website

Eligibility

Open to both experienced and less experienced printmakers