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. 

  
Applications are evaluated by an invited panel of artists, critics, curators, and art professionals. Artists based in the New York City area and without access to a studio space are encouraged to apply.

  
**Next Residency Period: October 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026** 

* 24-hour shared studio access for nine months
* $1,000 stipend
* storage space
* basic supplies (newsprint, blotters, solvents, cleaners)
* 1 free printmaking class at LESP
* consultation hours with the Printshop’s staff
* opportunities to show new work in exhibitions and other public events presented by the Printshop
* Access to Materials for the Arts

  

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