PROGRAMME

This residency offers participants a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of intaglio printmaking through hands-on experimentation, individual guidance, and focused studio time.

Techniques & Exploration

Five full days dedicated to learning a variety of printmaking techniques, with each day introducing a new process. Participants will engage with real examples of plates and prints to better understand each method. Daily demonstrations begin at 9:30 AM, followed by practical plate-making sessions. After a lunch break from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, the studio remains active until 5:30 PM for continued work and exploration.

Techniques will include drypoint, collagraph, and carborundum aquatint. Artists will learn about inks, papers, and printing techniques using a press.

All materials and processes are eco-friendly.

This residency is ideal for artists seeking a structured yet open environment to expand their printmaking practice. Curiosity is the most important. Participants are encouraged to bring drawings, sketchbooks, or any visual material that inspires them.

Schedule

Nov 27 Arrival day - Welcome dinner
Nov 28 introduction to printmaking studio processes and create drypoint plates
Nov 29 ( half day) printing demonstration using drypoint plates
Nov 30 create carborundum aquatint plates and print drypoint plates
Dec 1 combine drypoint, carborundum aquatint and collagraph techniques in multiple plates
Dec 2 explore a variety of papers and printing techniques with 2 or more plates.
Dec 3 printing day , exploring additional ways of combining techniques and printing processes
Dec 4 Departure day

NICHOLAS HILL

Nicholas Hill is an American artist whose internationally exhibited practice spans printmaking and painting. A 2017 Guggenheim Fellow, his work explores cultural exchange and collaboration through research and residencies in countries including India, Chile, Germany, Italy, and Japan. His prints are held in major public collections such as the United States Department of State, the US Library of Congress, the New York Historical Society, and institutions across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Alongside his studio practice, Hill has taught printmaking, drawing, and painting at universities in New York and Ohio, where he is currently based.

After completing a month-long residency at Córtex Frontal last year, he returns with enthusiasm to collaborate with artists interested in printmaking and experimental graphic processes.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Emerging and professional artists are welcome from any nationality, above 25 y.o.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

Please follow the link bellow to fill the application form. Pre-selected candidates will be called for a Zoom interview.

WHEN AND WHERE?

This residency goes from 27 November to 4 December 2026, at Córtex Frontal, Arraiolos, Portugal.

CONDITIONS

Participation fee is 550€ and includes:

• Accommodation in private bedroom in the Córtex Frontal house;

• Access to shared areas (equipped kitchen, dining, living rooms, terrace, patio and garden);

• Studio space (private or shared according to availability);

• Free access to laundry and bikes;

• Participation in the Under Pressure activities;

• Materials for the workshops;

• Study visits in the weekend.