National PRINT Residency

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**Zygote’s National PRINT Residency is on hold for 2026. Please check back in 2027 for more information.

Zygote’s National PRINT Residency is open to printmakers and printmaking artists in the U.S., or North America. This 2-week, intensive residency allows artists dedicated time to complete special projects in Zygote’s Northeast Ohio facilities.

Residency focus: Experienced Printmakers

  • Stipend: $500

  • Two hours of Shop Orientation

  • Shop flat file, locker, shared studio space, tools for the duration of the residency

  • An invitation to participate in Zygote’s annual members’ exhibition and sale

  • Zygote ArtsPass Membership (value of $50) in the year of the residency, which grants access to Open Studio, and discounts on workshops and classes, and includes the ArtsPass membership with participating Cleveland arts organizations.

An independent advisory committee will review applications and make recommendations. Applicants should allow two to four weeks for the committee to make their decision.

How to apply

**Zygote’s National PRINT Residency is on hold for 2026. Please check back in 2027 for more information.

All application materials below must be in a single PDF binder file no larger than 10MB. To apply, email the following materials to elyseherrera@zygotepress.org

  • (1) A letter of interest (500 word limit) 

  • (2) A portfolio of recent work (10-15 images)

  • (3) Short Bio (one paragraph)

  • (4) Resume or CV