Are you an artist with a special interest in graphics and printmaking? If so, you can now apply to join the Summerworks Residency in New York in July 2025. Deadline is 10 March 2025 at 11.59 PM.
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Once again, Art Hub Copenhagen has joined forces with the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (EFA) to offer four artists a four-week residency at the Academic Guest House in New York. The focus of the residency is printmaking and the expansion of the participants’ networks in an international environment.
As part of Summerworks, the artists in residence will have access to the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, which offers introductory courses in various printmaking techniques and the workshop’s specialised facilities. Residents will have 24-hour access to a shared studio at EFA, who will also facilitate excursions and studio visits with external art professionals.
Residents are expected to participate in EFA’s program, which includes an open studio event. In addition to the stay in New York, residents will be required to attend two-three preparatory meetings at AHC on Thoravej in Copenhagen. These meetings will take place in May and June 2025. Here, residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet one another, as well as meet EFA online. Curator and project manager, Marie Braad Larsen will help coordinate and make preparations for the residency.
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WHO CAN APPLY?
AHC highly values diversity. We therefore encourage everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and identity to apply.
Summerworks is open to all professional artists who are based in Denmark and are eligible for an ESTA visa (you are responsible for applying for an ESTA and it is mandatory to have your own travel insurance).
The following requirements apply to the applicant:
• Experience with traditional graphics and printmaking.
• Interest in expanding your network by participating in the EFA program, including curatorial, studio and gallery visits, study trips and social events.
• Attendance at two or three meetings in May and June prior to the residency (partly in Copenhagen and partly online).
• Availability at least from 1 to 31 July to be based in New York.
• Please note that it is not possible to apply for Summerworks if you have already participated in AHC’s Art Hub Residency or Residency To-Go within the past three years.
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SUMMERWORKS 2025 INCLUDES:
• Coverage of travel expenses (round-trip flights CPH/NYC).
• Accommodation in Academic Guest House in individual apartments.
• 24-hour access to a 34 m2 shared studio at EFA.
• Free access to EFA’s Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop during working hours (Wed-Sun 12:00–19:00). See the list of facilities here.
• Access to meeting room at EFA.
• An introduction to the local art scene as well as excursions, studio visits with external art professionals.
• Open studio event at EFA.
• A small amount of money towards production expenses and participation in workshops and teaching.
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HOW TO APPLY:
Your application must be written in English and include the following:
• Short motivational application (max. 1 A4 page)
• CV (max. 1 A4 page)
• Examples of your work (max. 2 A4 pages)
• A short biography in English (max. 150 words), which can subsequently be used in connection with presentations at Art Hub Copenhagen and EFA's dissemination platforms.
The application must be submitted as one PDF file (max. 5 MB) to ansogning@arthubcopenhagen.dk. Write 'Summerworks 2025' in the subject line.
Application deadline: March 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
The applications will be judged by a jury consisting of a total of three art professionals; two external members and a representative of Art Hub Copenhagen.
If you have any questions, please contact curator and project manager Marie Braad Larsen at mb@arthubcopenhagen.dk
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ABOUT ELIZABETH FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS (EFA)
The EFA is a charitable organisation, dedicated to providing artists working in all disciplines with access to both space and tools, and a collaborative environment that supports the development of their individual practice. Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW), is the oldest and longest-running community print shop in the United States. Not only a co-operative printmaking workspace that provides professional-quality printmaking facilities to artists and printmakers of every skill level, EFA RBPMW is committed to inspiring and fostering its diverse artistic community. Read more here.
ABOUT ACADEMIC GUEST HOUSE, BIKUBENFONDEN
The Academic Guest House is situated in a large townhouse in a quiet side street near Central Park, New York. The house contains fully furnished apartments, all ready to move into. Each resident will have their own apartment, but as you are sharing a house with others, it is important to be considerate of the communal setting. Please note that the Academic Guest House does not provide accommodation for partners, spouses or children. Read more here.
