--- title: PigPrints printmaking residency in Milan description: Self-directed, assisted or intensive printmaking residency in Milan, one to four weeks, with 24/7 access to a fully equipped intaglio and relief workshop. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/2fe30614-e707-4513-a1e9-87186f6b76d9 type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-04" updatedAt: "2026-10-21" programType: Residency organization: PigPrints organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/pigprints deadline: "2026-09-09" location: PigPrints, Milan, Italy isOnline: false compensationRange: "Fee-based residency: artist pays. 2026: 1 week (self directed) € 550, 2 weeks € 980, € 430 per additional week, € 70 per additional day, all including accommodation and 24/7 workshop use; assisted residency € 850 per week; intensive residency € 1200 per week. From January 2027 accommodation is no longer included: 1 week € 450, 2 weeks € 800, additional weeks € 350, additional days € 60; assisted € 700/week; intensive € 1000/week." disciplines: - printmaking - intaglio - etching - photogravure - relief printing - woodcut - linocut - works on paper --- # PigPrints printmaking residency in Milan **Hosted by:** PigPrints **Type:** Residency | **Location:** PigPrints, Milan, Italy | **Deadline:** September 9, 2026 ## About This Program > "Intaglio and relief printmaking" PigPrints artist residency programs offer experienced and less experienced printmakers an opportunity to live and work in Milan for a period of time that can go from a minimum of one week to a maximum of one month. Dates are not predetermined but are nominated by the applying artist. Artists have unlimited 24/7 access to a workshop fully equipped for all intaglio and relief techniques and are accommodated in a private studio/bedroom next to the workshop. ### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Our studio supports all intaglio printmaking techniques, polymer photogravure and relief printing (woodcut and linocut). ### Studio / Workspace We have two intaglio presses, one 140×70 cm and a smaller 50×80 cm, a vented acid room for etching zinc with copper sulphate and copper with ferric chloride. All tools and materials you might need for drawing and printing are at hand. We have a 50 x 80 cm aquatint box. ### Fees and support PigPrints is an autonomous, independent, and self-run space. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** printmaking, intaglio, etching, photogravure, relief printing, woodcut, linocut, works on paper - **Note:** Open to experienced and less experienced printmakers. Dates are not predetermined but are nominated by the applying artist. ## Compensation & Benefits Fee-based residency: artist pays. 2026: 1 week (self directed) € 550, 2 weeks € 980, € 430 per additional week, € 70 per additional day, all including accommodation and 24/7 workshop use; assisted residency € 850 per week; intensive residency € 1200 per week. From January 2027 accommodation is no longer included: 1 week € 450, 2 weeks € 800, additional weeks € 350, additional days € 60; assisted € 700/week; intensive € 1000/week. 2026 fees: 1 week (self directed) € 550, 2 weeks (self directed) € 980, € 430 per week for any additional weeks, € 70 per day for any additional days — all include accommodation and 24/7 use of workshop. ASSISTED RESIDENCY € 850 per week (includes 3 hours a day, 5 days per week of tuition, accommodation and 24/7 use of the workshop). INTENSIVE RESIDENCY € 1200 per week, with tuition/assistance Monday through Friday 10 am-5 pm (includes accommodation and 24/7 use of the workshop). You may book your residency with accommodation only for residencies taking place through 31 December 2026. From January 2027 onward accommodation will no longer be included; residents keep 24/7 access to the facilities including the shared kitchen but arrange their own accommodation. 2027 fees: 1 week € 450, 2 weeks € 800, additional weeks € 350 per week, additional days € 60 per day; ASSISTED RESIDENCY (includes 15 hours instruction) € 700/week; INTENSIVE RESIDENCY (includes 30 hours instruction) € 1000/week. PigPrints receives no subsidies, grants, municipal or government funding, or public funds of any kind. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Artists have a private studio/bedroom next to the workshop. A fully equipped kitchen with all the facilities is available night and day. Wi-fi is available. Bathroom with shower. From January 2027 onward accommodation will no longer be included; residents will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation, and PigPrints will provide recommendations and assist in finding suitable accommodation. - **Materials Support:** Available - All tools and materials you might need for drawing and printing are at hand. - **Studio Access:** Provided - Unlimited 24/7 access to a workshop fully equipped for all intaglio and relief techniques. Two intaglio presses, one 140×70 cm and a smaller 50×80 cm, a vented acid room for etching zinc with copper sulphate and copper with ferric chloride, and a 50 x 80 cm aquatint box. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 9, 2026 - **Program Start:** July 27, 2026 - **Program End:** December 31, 2026 ## Contact **Contact:** Guido Pigni ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.pigprints.org/residency/