Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency at Highpoint

Eligibility:

The Jerome Residency program is open to emerging Minnesota printmakers who already possess training in one or more traditional printmaking techniques, and can provide original examples of such work. An “early career” artist is defined here as an artist who shows significant potential, yet has not received a corresponding amount of professional accomplishment and recognition regardless of age or recognition in other fields. Highpoint, the independent panelists, and the Jerome Foundation reserve the right to review and determine applicant status as early career.

Highpoint and the Jerome Foundation are committed to equity in the Minnesota arts landscape. We recognize that historically, access and opportunity for artists has not been fairly distributed. We ask our panelists to be mindful of these potential disparities when evaluating the applications.

To be eligible, artists must illustrate proficiency in at least one traditional printmaking technique (intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, monoprinting, or relief). Priority will be given to artists who have had little or no opportunity to work in a professional, non-academic printshop environment.

Residents will be required to observe Highpoint’s studio policies, guidelines, and etiquette as well as the conditions outlined in the Jerome Resident Contract. Artists are also expected to give a brief gallery talk during their exhibition. Artists may not be a student during the residency period. Minnesota residency must be maintained during the entire program. In addition, applicants must have resided in MN for at least one year prior to the residency start date (September 1). Highpoint Center for Printmaking provides equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, color, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Artists from communities which have been underrepresented within the co-op at Highpoint including but not limited to persons identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

NEW FOR 2024 - applications will be accepted only through Submittable. Please follow the directions on submittable to complete your application. The following materials/information will be required?

Image Sample - 15 examples of artwork made within the last 5 years

• At least 10 of the images must incorporate (one or more) printmaking technique(s)

  • lithography, monotype, intaglio, relief, screenprinting, letterpress, etc.

• Images must be clear and professionally presented

• Detail images will count against the allowable total of 15

• Applicants are allowed to submit up to 2 videos in their image sample

• Title, medium, and dimensions are required for each submitted image

Artist Resume - maximum 2 pages

Statement of Artistic Practice - maximum 2 pages written or 4 minutes spoken (video)

For helpful information about preparing your application materials, click here.

Selection Process:

A panel of two professionals including artists, curators, and/or arts administrators will view the materials of each applicant independently. The review panel will utilize a rubric to initially score each application. Then, they come together for an in-person image review and deliberation during which they select the Residents. Applications will be judged on the artistic merit of the artwork and on the artists’ dedication, interest, and potential, as well as the quality and clarity of their plan for the residency.

The independent review panelists will evaluate applications using criteria similar (not necessarily identical) to the following:

1. The submitted artwork is visually effective

2. a. The submitted artwork demonstrates understanding/command of the media and technique(s) used

   and/or

   b. The submitted artwork successfully employs the media/techniques used

3. The submitted artwork demonstrates a solid conceptual foundation

4. The statement of artistic practice demonstrates an understanding of the content found in the artwork

5. The application demonstrates a capacity for growth (visually, conceptually, professionally)

6. The application demonstrates motivation and dedication to capitalize on the opportunity the Jerome Residency provides

Following the completion of the review process, each applicants’ rubric scores and notes will be made available to them upon request.

THe printshop:

Highpoint is the premier community-access printmaking workshop in the Upper Midwest. The 10,000 square-foot, ADA compliant center is fully equipped to support all forms of intaglio, relief, lithography, and screenprinting.

For more information visit the facilities page on this site