Today Monday 28 October, Edinburgh Printmakers have announced a call for applications to a new funded residency programme supporting artists committed to developing a practice in printmaking. Jerwood Residencies at Edinburgh Printmakers will give six talented early career printmakers the opportunity to work in the print studio, carry out research visits and take part in learning workshops. The residencies will be awarded to support the development of their etching and intaglio skills to enable them to pursue a high-level career in printmaking. We are interested in artists from diverse backgrounds. Our building is accessible for people with disabilities.
With Jerwood Foundation funding, artists will be awarded a residency bursary and a year-long membership to the studio. They will be supported by Edinburgh Printmakers’ studio printmakers. The successful applicants will be mentored by Robert Powell, Edinburgh Printmakers’ Intaglio Technician and supported by the wider team of expert printmakers and print technicians. Together they will provide an optimum learning experience for the selected printmakers taking part in this new skills development programme. Accommodation for artists will be provided at Edinburgh Printmakers’ onsite artists’ flat.
Taking place over two years the six artists will see their work exhibited as part of a Folio for the Jerwood Collection, and the Edinburgh Printmakers Permanent Collection. This will feature as part of Edinburgh Printmakers’ 60th birthday celebration in June 2027. During their residencies, artists will also have the opportunity to research etchings from the Print Collections at the National Galleries of Scotland and University of Edinburgh Centre for Research Collections, as well as viewing prints from the Jerwood Collection online.
Running alongside the residency, selected works from the Jerwood Collection will be exhibited at Edinburgh Printmakers in 2025. These works will include prints by Ben Nicholson, Edward Bawden, Rose Wylie, Bridget Riley and Ceri Richards among others.
Full details on how to apply and application criteria please visit
https://edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/about/opportunities
Speaking at the announcement of the residencies, Edinburgh Printmakers CEO Janet Archer said; “We’re delighted to be partnering with Jerwood Foundation to host these new residencies for early career artists working in printmaking. The holistic nature of the bursary support and professional development opportunities that run alongside have been designed to act as a vital stepping stone for artists already working in intaglio and etching. With two strands for artists with a minimum of three years’ experience and those with over five years, we hope these residencies will give the successful artists the confidence and support to explore new possibilities for their work.
While the wider funding landscape in Scotland remains uncertain, Edinburgh Printmakers is committed to working closely with partners such as Jerwood Foundation to provide opportunities like this to support artists.”
Lara Wadle, Executive Director and Trustee Jerwood Foundation said: “Embarking on this new partnership with Edinburgh Printmakers underlines Jerwood’s commitment to supporting excellence in the arts in the UK. Jerwood Residencies at Edinburgh Printmakers will provide valuable support to six early career printmakers enabling them to pursue a high-level career in printmaking and I am delighted that a copy of their folio of works will enter Jerwood Collection and will be shared publicly as part of our long-term strategy. This partnership will also enable a valuable opportunity to exhibit prints from Jerwood Collection at Edinburgh Printmakers in 2025.”
