Intaglio and relief printing area at Open Studio. Photo: Kate Tarini.
Intaglio and relief printing area at Open Studio. Photo: Kate Tarini.
PRINTMAKING PRODUCTION STUDIO :: HOW TO START RENTING :: STUDIO FACILITY RENTAL RATES :: STUDIO TOURS AND DEMOS
Printmaking Production Studio
Through our facility rental program, the Studio provides artists with an expansive and well-equiped studio with production facilities and equipment for relief, intaglio, screenprinting and lithography (including photo-based processes). Open Studio also provides basic computer equipment.
Intaglio and Relief Printing Equipment
Photo Exposure Equipment and Computer Equipment
How
to start renting
Open
Studio offers three distinct production areas: intaglio & relief, screenprinting and lithography. To
access the
Studio facilities, an artist must have sufficient technical knowledge
to work in the studio independantly and safely. This is assessed in a
portfolio evaluation meeting with Technical Director Jill Graham;
please contact her at jill@openstudio.on.ca or 416-504-8238.
Please note: due to the fact that the studio staff is on vacation for the month of August, any inquiries from new renters wishing to access the studio in August must be received by Technical Director Jill Graham on or before July 1 of each year.
Lithography area at Open Studio. Photo: Kate Tarini.
| Current rental rates are as follows (as of July 1, 2009): |
| $1,303 Year |
| $743
6-months/members $861 6-months/non-members |
| $420
3-months/members $458 3-months/non-members |
| $170 Month/members $182 Month/non-members |
| Day passes $197 members (book of 10 passes) $209 non-members (book of 10 passes) |
| Week $78 Weekend $58 Day $36 |
The monthly supply fees are as follows:
Lithography $63
Intaglio/Relief $43
Waterbased Screenprinting $55
For artists working in two areas, the monthly supply fee is the average of both fees.
Weekly supply fee:
1/4 monthly supply fee
Weekend supply fee:
$10
1 Day supply fee:
$5
These supply fees cover all in-house materials such as acids, solvents,
cleaning solutions, rags, and any other chemicals required. Taxes are charged on supply fees, but not on rental fees.
Rates are subject to change.
Open Studio also sells a full range of printmaking supplies to the general public. Please call ahead for prices and availability - 416-504-8238
Screenprinting area at Open Studio. Photo: Kate Tarini.
Studio
tours and demos
Open Studio offers adult and post-secondary students tours of the studio
facility for groups of 15 per tour. Please note that participants in studio
demos must be at least 18 years of age. Each group has the option of either
viewing a printmaking demonstration* in the
area of their choice or viewing a selection of works from our archives.
All options include a tour of the galleries. Group tours can be provided
Tuesday to Friday with two-week advance booking. Fees are based on each
group of 15.
Option 1
Tour
of Studio facilities and galleries with presentation of selection from
Print Archives by Print Sales Manager/Archivist: $60
Option
2
Tour
of Studio facilities and galleries with one Printmaking Demonstration* by an artist: $85
Option 3
Tour
of Studio facilities and galleries with one Hands-on Printmaking Demonstration* with an artist: $125
We also offer half-day hands-on workshops for businesses and corporations. Please call Open Studio for further information and to book your tour at 416-504-8238.
* We offer demonstrations in the following areas: screenprinting, intaglio/relief, lithography, Vandercook letterpress.