Applications are open Sunday, October 9, 2022 – Saturday, November 7, 2022.

The working residency takes place from Thursday, December 1, 2022 and ends Wednesday, February 28, 2023.

(la traducción en español va abajo - haga clic donde dice “aplicación en español” para saber más information)

un capitulo aparte (something else altogether) is pleased to announce our first working letterpress artist residency program for Winter 2022-23. We are inviting artists with previous letterpress printing and/or bookbinding experience to apply. This working residency includes the opportunity to use the letterpress and binding studios to create works of art and to directly engage community members from the all ages community center located at Alder Commons. The shop is located in a larger studio shared by four other QT/BIPOC practicing herbalists. The working residency lasts for three consecutive months, and while there are no requirements to exhibit the work produced, the artist is expected to spend significant time in the studios on their creative practice and hosting open studio hours for AC members on a weekly basis.

BENEFITS

  • Access to over 100+ fonts in both metal and wood, 1950s Saroglia Canuck cylinder proof press with an adjustable bed; 12 x 8 Chandler & Price motorized Old Style Platen Press, Nolan Proofing Press, 5 x 7 Kelsey Tabletop, 19" Challenge paper cutter, board shear, and other pressroom and binding supplies

  • Monthly materials stipend of $75 for a total material budget of $225

  • 12 hours of private tutorials on equipment prior to the working residency start date

  • Free Alder Commons Studio Membership (includes after-hours access until 11pm)

  • Flat file storage space

  • High-speed internet and copier capabilities

  • Profiles in online communications

EXPECTATIONS

Working artist residents are expected to:

  • Work independently in the studio

  • Maintain a safe and clean working area

  • Attend check ins via Zoom

  • Engage the AC public which draws from a pool of 300 members

  • Work 6 weekly hours hosting open shop hours for AC member projects and general shopkeeping, paid at $28/hr

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be actively engaged in their artistic practice with previous book arts experience (paper making, printmaking, letterpress, bookbinding) required. Below you can upload your CV, portfolio images, and references. Please note that if your application is accepted we will require a background check to ensure safety around young people, specifically at this all-ages community center.

uca (sea) working residency does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to hiring, firing, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors who are willing to engage in this process of equity, justice, and accountability with us.

uca(sea) affirms that these are the rightful homelands of the Multnomah, Mollala, Kalapuya, Chinook, Wyam, Clackamas, Tenino, Wasco, Wishram, Tiah, Paiute, and the many other Native people who live here and who have always lived here, who have always belonged to and cared for this land and whose bold resistance to colonial oppression should guide us all.

application in english

Aplicación en español

Contact daniela del mar (they/them/ellx) with any questions about this application.