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title: Grounded Residency
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  Self-funded 1-4 week printmaking, papermaking and bookbinding residency at
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deadline: '2026-10-15'
location: 'Grounded Printshop, Erie, PA, United States'
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compensationRange: >-
  No payment to the artist; the artist pays a studio fee of $150 per week plus
  consumable materials, and may rent a residency apartment for $200 per week.
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  - printmaking
  - papermaking
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  - risograph
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  - Emerging artist
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# Grounded Residency

**Hosted by:** Grounded Print + Paper Shop

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Grounded Printshop, Erie, PA, United States | **Deadline:** October 15, 2026

## About This Program

The Grounded Residency is designed for artists who want to take full advantage of Grounded Printshop's facilities. In addition to a private studio and a featured exhibition in Liminal Space Gallery, residents receive access to Grounded's shared equipment and studios, including printmaking, papermaking, bookbinding, Risograph and other available tools and resources. This option is ideal for artists interested in experimenting with new processes, expanding their practice, or creating work using Grounded's equipment.

Grounded accepts residency applications four times a year. Each application cycle covers a three-month residency window, giving artists the flexibility to choose the length of their stay based on their practice, schedule, and travel plans. Residencies may be as short as one week or extend for several weeks or months.

The Grounded Print + Papershop Artist Residency is designed to give artists the time, space, and resources to fully immerse themselves in their creative practice. Whether you're developing a new body of work, exploring a new medium, or simply looking for uninterrupted studio time, our residency offers a supportive environment within a thriving community of artists.

Residents become part of a creative ecosystem that includes printmakers, papermakers, ceramicists, fiber artists, illustrators, painters, and others. Throughout the residency, artists are encouraged to connect with the community through open studios, demonstrations, artist talks, or workshops, through community engagement can be tailored to each artist's interests and goals.

All residency options are open to both emerging and established artists. We welcome applications from creatives working across traditional, experimental, and interdisciplinary practices who are interested in spending time creating, connecting, and sharing their work within the Grounded community.

### Duration of residency

1-4 weeks

### Accommodation

We have a dedicated Residency apartment near Grounded that the artist can rent for $200 a week. It is within walking distance of the studio.

### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

Open to all, especially geared towards, Printmakers, Papermakers, Bookmakers. This is what we have specific tools for but the private studio is open for whatever.

### Studio / Workspace

The studio we have available is private with a gigantic window and view of trees. It is on the second floor. The shared tools and main workspace is on the first floor and is handicap accessible.

### Fees and support

The baseline studio fee is $150, consumable materials (paper, pulp, ink) are additional.

### Expectations towards the artist

Artist talks, and/or workshops are encouraged but optional. Participation in both group and solo shows in our dedicated gallery space is encouraged.

### Application information

The first step to applying is filling out the form on Grounded's website where you can share your interest in the residency and about the work you make. There is space in the form to upload ten images of your work.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** printmaking, papermaking, bookbinding, risograph
- **Note:** Open to both emerging and established artists working across traditional, experimental, and interdisciplinary practices. The residency is especially geared toward printmakers, papermakers, and bookmakers, though the private studio is open to any practice.

### Additional Requirements

Fill out the form on Grounded's website sharing your interest in the residency and about the work you make. There is space in the form to upload ten images of your work.

## Compensation & Benefits

No payment to the artist; the artist pays a studio fee of $150 per week plus consumable materials, and may rent a residency apartment for $200 per week.

Residencies are self-funded, with rates intentionally kept below average to make the program more accessible. Artists are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel, materials, and lodging. The baseline studio fee is $150 per week; consumable materials (paper, pulp, ink) are additional. A dedicated residency apartment near Grounded is available to rent for $200 per week.

## What's Provided

- **Studio Access:** Provided - The studio we have available is private with a gigantic window and view of trees. It is on the second floor. The shared tools and main workspace is on the first floor and is handicap accessible.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 1, 2027
- **Program End:** March 31, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.groundedprintshop.com/grounded-residency