Subsidized Workshops

As Spudnik Press continues its work towards an equitable arts organization and its commitment to ensuring that the rich tradition of printmaking remains accessible to diverse communities, we are excited to invite Chicago-based organizations to apply for one of our subsidized printmaking workshops at our studio.

We offer fully-funded workshops to local organizations who are interested in a creative workshop at Spudnik Press for their community members. Announcements are made through our website, social media channels, and newsletter every time the application period opens.

About the Program:

Subsidized Workshops at Spudnik Press aim to provide organizations with the opportunity to explore the art of printmaking in a supportive and creative environment. Each workshop will be taught by a resident Teaching Artist at Spudnik Press and participating organizations may choose from an array of printmaking topics or techniques.

Workshop Options:

  • 1-Day Collagraph Printing
  • 1-Day Drypoint Printing
  • 1-Day Relief Printing
  • 1-Day Screenprinting on Paper
  • 1-Day Monotype 101
  • 1-Day Letterpress DIY Postcards

How to Apply:

Interested organizations are invited to submit their applications via email to yang@spudnikpress.org or through this form.

We are kindly requesting the following details on your application:

  • brief description of the organization
  • your organization’s mission
  • how or why it would benefit from a subsidized printmaking workshop at Spudnik

This initiative aims to support and engage Chicago’s vibrant community organizations in the art of printmaking. We encourage organizations of all sizes and missions to apply. Our Accessibility page includes additional information about getting to the studio and using the equipment. Any requests for accommodations can occur upon notification of acceptance.

2024 Recipients:

Arts of Life

Arts of Life advances the creative arts community by providing artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a collective space to expand their practice and strengthen their leadership.

Girls Rock! Chicago

Girls Rock! Chicago is an organization dedicated to building socially just communities with girls, transgender youth, and gender expansive youth by developing leadership, fostering self-esteem, and encouraging creative expression through music.

33rd Ward Working Families

33rd Ward Working Families is an independent political organization that builds political power through advocacy and education around daily issues that affect the material well-being of residents of Chicago’s 33rd Ward. The 33rd Ward covers the neighborhoods of Albany Park, Avondale, Irving Park, and Ravenswood Manor.

Wild Yams: Black Mother Artist Residency

WILD YAMS: Black Mothers Artist Residency provides Black Mother Artists and Caretakers the opportunity to focus and recenter their artistic practice and grow their creative careers. WILD YAMS is an art residency experience designed to support and uplift artist’s access to creative equity on the South Side of Chicago.

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Programs at Spudnik Press are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Builder’s Initiative.

This project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.