CWAJ Artist-In-Residence Program

In honor of CWAJ Print Show, CWAJ is offering the Artist-in-Residence, a special opportunity to support and encourage artists who have previously participated in the exhibition. This program will take place during the summer of 2027. The winning artist will receive a fully paid two week residence with a nationally renowned Master Printer, Sue Oehme, Oehme Graphics, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Eligibility:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a printmaking artist of any age
• Have previously participated in a CWAJ Print Show or Exhibition
• Be a resident of Japan
• Have basic English communication skills 

Residency Period:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Two weeks between May and October, 2027. Exact dates to be determined by artist and Oehme Graphics.

Support Provided:

• Two week residency at Oehme Graphcis Studio
• Mentorship and Collaboration with nationally renowned Master Print Maker, Sue Oehme
• Full access to studio facilities, supplies and equipment, including 2 large print presses (no lithography available)
• Lunches during residency
• Private, no cost housing in apartment above the studio, bicycle available
• Opportunity to experience the culture and natural surroundings of Steamboat Springs and the Rocky Mountains
• A $2,500 travel stipend
• Participation in the 2027 CWAJ Print Show

Cost to the Artist:

• Personal expenses such as meals not provided

Expectations of the artist:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    During the residency, the selected artist will be expected to: 

• Communicate in basic English during the residency
• Collaborate with the Masterprinter by exploring new techniques introduced by the studio and fellow artists
• Share experience with techniques and knowledge related to Japanese printmaking
• Produced at least one editioned print during the residency for future sale at CWAJ Print Show (subject to a 50% commission)
• Provide a second impression for the Oehme Graphics archive
• Participate in a video presentation or workshop, if requested

Application Requirements:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Applicants are asked to submit the following materials through the CWAJ Google Form. 

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Project Proposal essay describing the project the applicant hopes to undertake during their residency
• Three images of previous prints, presented in JPEG format approximately 5 MB or larger

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Announcement of Winner: January 10, 2027

PDF of Application Guidelines: