Eligibility:
This residency is open to all photographic and lens-based artists in New Mexico who are interested in creating a printed body of their work. This residency is hosted by Santa Fe Workshops and sponsored by Epson.
Applicants must be technically self-suffient with mastery of their photographic process. Familiarity with digital workflow, manual mode, histograms, and basic color theory is highly recommended.
Applicants must have intermediate to advanced proficiency with either Adobe Lightroom or Adobe Photoshop.
The resident will be trained in fine-art digital printmaking workflow by SFW staff.
About this Residency:
The selected resident will have month-long access to the Santa Fe Workshops' state-of-the-art Digital Lab, paper, ink, computers, printers, and technical support from Santa Fe Workshops staff. The first week of the residency includes a comprehensive training in digital printmaking workflow and use of the Santa Fe Workshops' printers. This residency culminates with an exhibition of the work created, presented at the Workshops' campus.
All fine-art papers, ink, and materials are provided by Epson.
What is digital printmaking?
Digital printmaking refers to the process of editing and printing your images from a digital file. The resident will be printing directly from a computer using Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop.
Digital printmaking is different from traditional and analog printmaking (i.e. relief prints, silver gelatin prints, contact prints, etc.) and does not require access to a darkroom.
Lab Hours and Schedule:
This residency will be offered from January 18 through February 12, 2027. During these four weeks, the resident will have access to the Santa Fe Workshops' state-of-the art Digital Lab Monday-Friday during the Workshops' business hours of 9 am-5 pm.
To learn more about the Santa Fe Workshops' Digital Lab, please click here.
Benefits:
The resident will receive and have access to the following:
- 4 weeks of access to the Santa Fe Workshops' Digital Lab
- Training and support from SFW staff in the digital printmaking process
- Epson paper (sizes 8.5x11, 13x19, 17x22, and 24x36)
- All ink required for digital printmaking
- Access to Epson P900 and P7370 printers
- Access to an M-chip Mac computer with monitor calibrated for printmaking
- Archival materials required for transport and storage of finished prints
- A final exhibition of work presented at the Santa Fe Workshops campus
The Ideal Candidate is:
- A New Mexico resident or primarily based out of New Mexico
- Seeking time + space to create physical prints of their photographic work
- Interested and excited to learn the digital printmaking process
- Possesses a body of work they would like to print for an exhibition, a portfolio review, or other professional use
- Self-directed and able to work independently
- A fast technical learner
Interview Process & Timeline:
Completion of a two-step interview process is required for participation in this residency. Qualified applicants will be contacted by Santa Fe Workshops to arrange an interview. The selected resident will be notified of their accpetance by early December.
Applications Open: September 28, 2026
Applications Close: October 26, 2026 at midnight MST
Notification of Acceptance: December 2026
Residency Starts: January 18, 2027
Residency Concludes: February 12, 2027