the risolab artist in residence program

The RisoLAB Artist in Residence Program is an eight week print residency that provides creatives of all disciplines with full access to the RisoLAB. The RisoLAB accepts two candidates each for the fall, spring, and summer semesters at SVA. During the summer semester, artists-in-residence are provided with a studio space alongside students enrolled in SVA’s MFA Visual Narrative Program. Multimedia artists working in applied and fine arts such as graphic novels, zines, picture books, graphic design and photography are welcome to apply. We especially encourage practicing artists outside of print media to apply. During the residency, artists will research and develop, then learn to print and self-publish projects that utilize the full potential of the Lab and facilities. Risograph training and support will be provided. The RisoLAB is sponsored by the MFA Visual Narrative program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and encourages exploration and experimentation with our four Risograph Duplicators, and 22 unique spot colors. No prior Risograph or print experience is necessary.

During the Risograph Printmaking Residency, selected artists can expect to:

• Produce, print and self-publish resident’s own works
• Propose and develop a project that supports the RisoLAB mission and practice of self-publishing, original content creation and open exchange of media
• Research and produce publications and/or print artifacts that express the project in visible and tangible form during the residency
• Design and run at least one educational workshop and/or MFA Visual Narrative class discussion/critique during the residency, allowing students and visitors to participate in the spirit of the work and gain new skills
• Donate 20% of all materials and/or projects published during the residency to the MFA Visual Narrative program to be sold for the benefit of student scholarships

No prior Risograph or print experience is necessary!