SNAP has two printshop spaces, which share,

• two etching presses, used for copper etching and intaglio/relief
• two lithographic presses
• a silkscreen area and screens
• exposure units for photoetching/lithography and photoscreen
• two darkrooms for photography and photo-generated work

Some basic materials are available for purchase, while the artist must supply others. SNAP endeavours to keep its print shop areas clean and up to date, to offer practitioners information on new and developing technology and processes, and to source safe, useable materials.

PRINTSHOP INFORMATION
SNAP’s print shop provides print-artists with the ability to produce work in a professional, safe environment. SNAP’s print shop features the only publicly accessible letterpress in northern Alberta, darkroom facilities for photographers, and 2 flatbed presses used in a variety of printing applications. Venting and special drainage systems allow artists to work safely throughout the creation process. SNAP’s print shop will enable printmakers working in a wide range of media to continue their artistic endeavors.

Rental Privileges to the Print Shop are only granted to Members of SNAP.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Due to the highly technical nature of printmaking, all renters must go through an admission process to gain access to the Print Shop facility. This admission process ensures that the safety of the printmaker and the integrity of the equipment are preserved.

Admission in to the program is assessed through an interview with the Print Shop Technician. At the time of the interview, artists must show technical proficiency and be prepared to discuss their planned use for shop equipment.

ACCESS
At the Admissions Interview, the Technician will grant access based on the applicant’s skills. Renters will fall under two access categories:

• Limited access
  • day use only during office hours.
  • granted to a renter that has limited printmaking experience.
• Unlimited access
  • 24hr access, 7 days a week.
  • granted to a renter with a minimum of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (with a specialization in Printmaking) or recent experience working in a communal Printshop.

The decision of the Print Shop Technician is final. Applicants may reapply if needed six months from first application.

RENTAL RATES

CALL FOR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FOR 2008 & 2009

SNAP is seeking proposals from artists for 3 or 4 month residencies in 2008,
& 2009 (shorter residencies may be available upon request. Candidates must:
1. Have a working knowledge of most printmaking processes available at SNAP.
2. Be responsible for orientating and interviewing new renters
3. Conduct monthly Saturday afternoon workshops in their area of interest
(they would be paid $25/hr for these workshops)
4. Report to the Print Shop committee with suggestions of improvements to
print shop
5. Be willing to spend some time on clean up and print shop maintenance
6. Spend a minimum of 2 days a week at SNAP.
For this they would have unlimited free access to the print shop for the
period of the residency (approx. 3 to 4 months), have a featured article in
SNAP's newsletter, an exhibition of of the work produced during the
residency in SNAP's Studio Gallery space, and be granted a one year sponsor
membership starting when the residency is completed.

Submission must include:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Artist Statement and Artist Bio
3. Five to ten slides or digital images of current work (digital images must
be Mac compatible), accompanied by a list of works
4. One page written proposal of work to be completed during the residency
5. Three references

Please indicate preferred dates in 2008 or 2009. Note: Applications are
accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year, with no submission
deadline. For further information please contact: snap@snapartists.com or
1.780.423.1492

For more information on SNAP’s print facilities, download a complete brochure in PDF format or contact SNAP at 780.423.1492 or snap@snapartists.com.

See our education section for more info.