Work and Exhibit in Venice
Residency and Solo Exhibition
The Scuola Internazionale di Grafica offers a program that combines a two-week (or longer) residency with a solo exhibition lasting two to four weeks, designed for artists and galleries seeking to develop and present new work in Venice.
Over the years, the Scuola has collaborated with internationally recognised artists such as Michael Mazur (in the photo), Christopher LeBrun, Hughie O’Donoghue, Clare Romano, Jörg Schmeisser, and many others, who have not only created editions in our studios but also exhibited their work in our gallery spaces.
Artists seeking technical guidance and conceptual dialogue are invited to apply for a guided residency, working closely with our instructors throughout the creative process. In contrast, experienced printmakers — especially those proficient in sustainable techniques — may opt for an independent residency, making full use of our professional studio facilities while working autonomously. In both formats, the residency culminates in a solo exhibition in our SG Gallery.
Model Program for the Guided Residency
Week 1
Monday – Arrival, Orientation, First Impressions
Welcome and studio introduction.
Exploration of materials and tools.
Suggested focus: Monotype as gesture and meditation. First monotype prints.
Tuesday – The Monoprint
Introduction to Monoprint and drypoint on plastic.
Experiments with textures, repetition, and variations across prints.
Wednesday – Voice and Surface: Letterpress
Letterpress with movable type.
Working with typographic texture and printed language as visual mark.
Words will be printed on thin paper for later use in chine-collé.
Thursday – Composition & Improvisation
Mixing monotype, monoprint, and letterpress to create a visual score or poetic fragment.
Friday – Pause and Reflection
Revisiting works-in-progress.
Printing a small edition.
Time for review and informal critique.
Saturday – Sunday
Independent work in the studio.
Model Program for the Guided Residency
Week 2
Monday – Drypoint on Cardboard
Drypoint on food-grade cardboard.
Etching with pressure, slowness, and sensitivity.
Tuesday – Surface and Depth: Drypoint II + Chine-collé
Refining drypoint lines and tonal fields.
Introduction to chine-collé. Incorporation of letterpress prints from the previous week.
Wednesday – Free Exploration
Open prompts based on individual direction. Personal choices: deepening a technique or diverging into new territory.
Thursday / Friday – Printing, Closing
10:30 – Days dedicated to the press in collaboration with the tutor. Completion of works. Studio clean-up and closing ritual.
Saturday – Sunday
Independent work in the studio + SG Gallery Exhibition Setup
Week 3 to 6 — Solo Show in SG Gallery
Please note: The schedule is only an example of how the work could be structured.
Techniques and timing may vary according to the artist’s needs and goals.
Residency & Exhibition Costs
The cost varies depending on the length of the residency and exhibition, as well as the scope of the printmaking and exhibition projects.
Other factors include the materials used, the printing techniques, and the number of editions to be produced.
We will be glad to discuss all aspects of the project in order to determine the costs and formulate a proposal.
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