Visiting Artist Residencies
Short-Term Printmaking Residency
Open Studio welcomes experienced printmakers from across Canada and around the world, including visitors from outside Toronto, to apply for our Visiting Artist Short-Term Printmaking Residency.
This program offers focused, self-directed time in a professional printmaking facility. Whether you are continuing a project, experimenting with new techniques, or immersing yourself in printmaking, our short-term residencies provide flexible access and support within an artist-run environment.
Program Length & Fees
- 1 month – $700
- 2 weeks – $400
What’s Included:
- Onboarding and orientation session
- 24/7 studio access (studio consumables included, see details)
- One storage locker
- One flat file drawer
- Optional screen rentals
- Access to technical support (educational, available by request at an hourly rate)
Eligibility
Applicants must demonstrate a working knowledge of printmaking and the ability to work safely and independently in a shared studio environment. For a full overview of our facilities and supported printmaking processes, [click here].
How to Apply
To inquire about availability, email us with the subject line: Short-Term Residency Inquiry
Are local artists eligible?
This program is intended for visiting artists. Toronto-based and GTA artists are encouraged to explore our Studio Access Program instead.
Do you offer residencies for artists without print experience?
Yes, as part of our mandate to support and expand the field of contemporary printmaking, Open Studio offers fully supported residencies for both experienced and emerging artists, including those new to print. The next call for applications will open in Spring 2026, with residencies starting late 2026 or early 2027.
Residencies
Learn more about our residencies!
The next call for applications will open in Spring 2026, with residencies starting late 2026 or early 2027.
Open Studio offers an annual residency call open to the public, typically issued each spring. Many opportunities are available to artists with little or no prior print experience. All public calls are open to our artist members, except for the visiting artist residencies.
Open Studio is committed to fostering an open and equitable platform for public programming that embraces innovative, non-hierarchical, and cross-cultural approaches to contemporary printmaking by artists from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
We are dedicated to engaging and supporting all individuals, prioritizing applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including racialized persons (Black, Indigenous, People(s) of Colour – BIPOC), persons with disabilities, individuals living with mental illness, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
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