artist in residence call

The Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR) at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, Connecticut, takes place in the recently remodeled Helen Frankenthaler Printmaking Cottage. Within this space artists have the opportunity to produce a body of work in a supportive atmosphere for creative growth and development —using traditional as well as innovative printmaking techniques. The intention of the residency is to offer artists uninterrupted time and privacy 24/7 in a well-equipped studio with onsite living accommodations. This residency has proven to be an ideal opportunity for experimentation and collaboration. Artists can add to their work practice, explore new mediums, create an edition, or otherwise advance their printmaking skills. CCP strives to advance outcomes from the residency that stimulate original and inventive work that the artist might not otherwise have attempted absent these amenities.

Residency Structure and Session Schedule

CCP offers four application-based residencies per year, one during each 3 month session.

Sessions are defined as follows:

Session 1: December – February (application deadline: July 1st) Session 2: March – May (application deadline: Oct 1st) Session 3: June – August (application deadline: Jan 1st) Session 4: September – November (application deadline: April 1st)

Artists applying may request a one or two week stay during these periods.

One of the goals of our residency programs, whether Professional Development or Self-funded, is engaging our local community in an exchange of ideas and techniques. Artists participating in any of CCP’s residencies will have the opportunity to conduct a studio talk or workshop for CCP artists/members and other artists in the Norwalk community and greater New York metropolitan area. CCP will work with the artist to schedule and promote the additional programming through various outreach methods, including social media, to ensure a broad audience.