printer in residence Archives

Calling all hand-craft printers and printmakers!

Posted on 30 January 2020 by Library Communications

For the third year running, we are excited to announce applications for the 2020 Printer in Residence Program are now open!

*2019 Printer in Residence Barbara Campbell at work creating a print.*

The Library is calling for applications from letterpress printers and artists in printing or book arts, for a residency of 8 weeks, to take place during Semester 2, 2020. The residency is acquisitive and supported by payment of $7,000.

Now in its third year, the 2020 Printer in Residence program returns to increase awareness of the Piscator Press and to encourage an ongoing enthusiasm for material book arts within the University. We also aim to foster; a creative dialogue between print and digital processes, experimentation, and active engagement with library users.
Letterpress printmakers and book artists are invited to propose a project for a print publication or creative work to be made in the workshop and completed during an 8-week residency.

*2018 Printer in Residence Wendy Murray giving a workshop on printing during her residency.*

Applications close Sunday 1st March, 2020 at 11.59pm. Further information and application details can be found on the Library’s website.

2019 Printer in Residence Program: Barbara Campbell

Posted on 19 August 2019 by Library Communications

The University of Sydney Library is delighted to welcome Barbara Campbell as the 2019 Printer in Residence!

*Image: ‘Well there you are’ by Barbara Campbell, 2015*

With an extensive creative practice spanning printmaking, performance, bookmaking and concept-driven enquiry, Barbara Campbell will take up residency in the Piscator Press workshop during Semester 2.

Her project ‘A Bird is in the Library’ brings together her passion for print techniques, haiku, libraries, and birds. It anticipates engagement with library users in an imaginative journey via letterpress and the architecture of the library and its systems.

Barbara will also hold two interactive open studios and a book launch exhibition at the end of the residency, see details below.