Join Spudnik Press as a weekly Studio Monitor!

Our Studio Monitor Open Call provides interested volunteers who have printmaking experience with 6 months of 24/7 access to our professional facilities, a flat file, and opportunities to expand their printmaking and studio tech skills. Through a weekly 4-hour commitment, Volunteer Studio Monitors support our Open Studio Hours while becoming more familiar with the Spudnik Press community. 

Open Studio at Spudnik Press provides studio access at a reduced price and is available to all who can print independently. You can learn more about the Open Studio sessions that we offer here. Each Volunteer Studio Monitor leads an Open Studio session each week. Their responsibilities include:

• Welcoming and supporting all guests
• Providing basic troubleshooting and printing assistance
• Collecting payments
• Restocking supplies, cleaning, and organizing the studio
• Seeking opportunities to improve the facilities at Spudnik Press

To fulfill these duties, all Volunteer Studio Monitors receive:

• 24/7 Keyholder access for the duration of their monitoring
• Authorization on all Spudnik Press facilities
• A flat file drawer to store work
• General orientation about the organization and their role
• Technical training on the various printmaking equipment at Spudnik Press

Important Dates:

• Deadline to sign-up: February 23, 2025
• Zoom interviews starting: February 24, 2025
• Zoom Orientation: March 5, 2024
• In-Person Orientation: March 9, 2025
• Monitoring schedule: starts March 10, 2025

Apply Today!

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Programs at Spudnik Press are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Please note that the studio is NOT furnished with shelving and furniture.

Status:

Available January 15, 2025

Rent:

Amenities:

Everyone’s safety is important to us. Participation in this program requires being onsite at Spudnik Press Cooperative and that per our Covid-19 Policy, all artists accepted into the program will be required to provide staff with proof of vaccination. Where possible, we will make reasonable accommodations for artists with a medical or religious exemption.

Please note that the studio is NOT furnished with shelving and furniture.

Status:

Available January 15, 2025

Rent:

Amenities:

Everyone’s safety is important to us. Participation in this program requires being onsite at Spudnik Press Cooperative and that per our Covid-19 Policy, all artists accepted into the program will be required to provide staff with proof of vaccination. Where possible, we will make reasonable accommodations for artists with a medical or religious exemption.

Please note that the studio is NOT furnished with shelving and furniture.

Status:

Available June 1, 2024

Rent:

Amenities:

Everyone’s safety is important to us. Participation in this program requires being onsite at Spudnik Press Cooperative and that per our Covid-19 Policy, all artists accepted into the program will be required to provide staff with proof of vaccination. Where possible, we will make reasonable accommodations for artists with a medical or religious exemption.

Please note that the studio is NOT furnished with shelving and furniture.

Status:

Available June 1, 2024

Rent:

Amenities:

Everyone’s safety is important to us. Participation in this program requires being onsite at Spudnik Press Cooperative and that per our Covid-19 Policy, all artists accepted into the program will be required to provide staff with proof of vaccination. Where possible, we will make reasonable accommodations for artists with a medical or religious exemption.

As Spudnik Press continues its work towards an equitable arts organization and its commitment to ensuring that the rich tradition of printmaking remains accessible to diverse communities, we are excited to invite Chicago-based organizations to apply for one of our subsidized printmaking workshops at our studio.

We are offering two (2) fully-funded workshops to (2) local organizations who are interested in a creative workshop at Spudnik Press for their community members.

About the Program:

Subsidized Workshops at Spudnik Press aim to provide organizations with the opportunity to explore the art of printmaking in a supportive and creative environment. Each workshop will be taught by a resident Teaching Artist at Spudnik Press and participating organizations may choose from an array of printmaking topics or techniques.

Workshop Options:

• 1-Day Collagraph Printing
• 1-Day Drypoint Printing
• 1-Day Relief Printing
• 1-Day Screenprinting on Paper
• 1-Day Monotype 101
• 1-Day Letterpress DIY Postcards

Application Period: April 8 – May 10, 2024

How to Apply:

Interested organizations are invited to submit their applications via email to yang@spudnikpress.org or through this form.

We are kindly requesting the following details on your application:

• brief description of the organization
• your organization’s mission
• how or why it would benefit from a subsidized printmaking workshop at Spudnik

This initiative aims to support and engage Chicago’s vibrant community organizations in the art of printmaking. We encourage organizations of all sizes and missions to apply.

Two organizations will be notified on or before May 13, 2024.

Workshop Schedule:

The recipient organizations will have the opportunity to schedule their free workshops between June 17 through July 31. Spudnik Press will work closely with the organizations to determine the most suitable workshop date and time.

We believe in art’s impact on lives and communities and we are excited to partner with Chicago-based organizations to bring the joy of printmaking to more individuals. We look forward to receiving your applications!

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Programs at Spudnik Press are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Builder’s Initiative.

This project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

Call for Art Donations

Spudnik Press invites our creative community to support our upcoming year-end fundraiser through art donations. 

Donated pieces will be displayed for sale at the Annex gallery wall during an art showcase happening in December 2023.

Artwork Details

• 2-dimensional artwork, measuring 6×9 inches
• Can be made with any medium (drawing, painting, screenprint, etc.)
• Art will be displayed unframed
• Please sign your artwork on the back (artists will remain anonymous until sold)
• All art donations will have the same selling price during the event
• Unsold pieces will stay with Spudnik Press to be showcased and sold onsite or in future events

Important Dates

• Mail-in deadline for art donations: please bring your art donations to the post office by November 27, 2023
• Drop-off deadline for art donations: December 4, 2023
• You may bring your art donations to the studio from Monday-Thursday from 10am to 10pm, and Friday-Saturday from 10am to 6pm.
• You can sign-up to volunteer to help us set-up the gallery wall on December 6, 2023 by sending an email to info@spudnikpress.org
• Fundraising Event: December 8, 2023 (Friday)

Your Art Matters

Your art contributions will help keep Spudnik Press open and accessible to all who want to be creative through printmaking and beyond.

Every donation that we gather, in-kind or monetary, sustains our goal of offering affordable and diverse classes, providing more creative opportunities, and fostering a vibrant and inclusive community.

This is your donation’s impact. Thank you for your support!

Please note that the studio is NOT furnished with shelving and furniture.

Status:

Available November 1, 2023

Rent:

Amenities:

Everyone’s safety is important to us. Participation in this program requires being onsite at Spudnik Press Cooperative and that per our Covid-19 Policy, all artists accepted into the program will be required to provide staff with proof of vaccination. Where possible, we will make reasonable accommodations for artists with a medical or religious exemption.

Please note that the studio is NOT furnished with shelving and furniture.

Status:

Available October 1, 2023

Rent:

Amenities:

Everyone’s safety is important to us. Participation in this program requires being onsite at Spudnik Press Cooperative and that per our Covid-19 Policy, all artists accepted into the program will be required to provide staff with proof of vaccination. Where possible, we will make reasonable accommodations for artists with a medical or religious exemption.

Please note that the studio is NOT furnished with shelving and furniture.

Status:

Available October 1, 2023

Rent:

Amenities:

Everyone’s safety is important to us. Participation in this program requires being onsite at Spudnik Press Cooperative and that per our Covid-19 Policy, all artists accepted into the program will be required to provide staff with proof of vaccination. Where possible, we will make reasonable accommodations for artists with a medical or religious exemption.

This Volunteer Call provides interested volunteers with 6 months of 24/7 access to our professional facilities, a flat file, and opportunities to expand their printmaking and studio tech skills. Through a weekly 4-hour commitment, Volunteer Studio Monitors support our Open Studio Hours while becoming more familiar with the Spudnik Press community. Currently, we are looking for 5-7 new Volunteer Studio Monitors to join us.

Open Studio at Spudnik Press provides studio access at a reduced price and is available to all who can print independently. You can learn more about the Open Studio sessions that we offer here. Each Volunteer Studio Monitor leads an Open Studio session each week. Their responsibilities include:

• Welcoming and supporting all guests.
• Providing basic troubleshooting and printing assistance.
• Using a database to record visits; Collecting and recording payments.
• Restocking supplies; Cleaning; Organizing.
• Seeking opportunities to improve the facilities at Spudnik Press Cooperative. 

To fulfill these duties, all Volunteer Studio Monitors receive:

• 24/7 Keyholder access for the duration of their monitoring
• Provision of a flat file to store their work when using the printmaking facilities
• General orientation about the organization and their role
• Technical training on the various printmaking equipment at Spudnik Press
• Opportunities to expand their printmaking and studio tech skills such as workshops, classes, and events

Important Dates:

• Sign-up duration: August 14 to August 24
• Invitational 1:1 August 26-September 2
• Onboarding: September 13-16

Sign-up as a Volunteer Studio Monitor

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Programs at Spudnik Press are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and Builder’s Initiative.

This project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

Spudnik Press is currently accepting applications for 2023-2024 Teaching Artists in our studio. They will lead *core curriculum classes as well as special topic courses at our studio. We are prioritizing the following topics: Letterpress, Relief & Monoprinting, and Book Arts, but welcome applications for all of our disciplines. 

Teaching Artists will fulfill *core educational offerings at Spudnik Press through teaching introductory and advanced classes, private lessons, and have the opportunity to develop unique classes or workshops that build upon their personal artistic practice. 

Teaching Artists will accrue experience in teaching varied groups and build on their personal art practice through their full access to Spudnik Press facilities, where they can also be collaborative and make lasting connections within our community.

*Core classes have existing syllabuses available and Teaching Artists are welcome to execute them as-written or propose modifications.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Enthusiastic about printmaking and co learning 
• Minimum one (1) year teaching experience preferred
• Familiarity with Google Workspace applications
• Located in the Chicago metropolitan area with reliable transportation to and from our studio, located at 1821 W Hubbard
• Able to commit a minimum of 12 hours per month  
• Experience developing and implementing a structured and responsive class curriculum
• Self driven, independent work ethic in various printmaking skill sets 
• Reliable and committed communicator 

COMPENSATION

• $160 for a one-day workshop (includes 3 hours class time, half-hour prep time, and 1 hour of curriculum building)
• $595 for a 4-week class (includes 3 hours class time and half-hour prep time per session, plus 3 hours of curriculum building)
• $1155 for an 8-week class (includes 3 hours class time and half-hour prep time per session, plus 5 hours of curriculum building)

First time teachers at Spudnik will be additionally paid $35/hr for a 3-hour class & studio orientation. Returning teachers teaching a new course will be additionally paid $35/hr for a 2-hour class orientation. For classes that do not require curriculum building, teacher will be paid the same $35/hr rate.

PHYSICAL WORK & ENVIRONMENT

Spudnik Press is located in the West Hubbard Lofts at 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302 and is wheelchair accessible. Please review our accessibility notice here. We have several printmaking studios which include; Screenprinting, Risography, Letterpress, Relief & Monoprinting, and Intaglio.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Application Fee: None; Free to apply
• Deadline To Apply:  8/21/23
• Info Session: another Virtual Info Session will be announced soon
• Final Notification: 9/22-29/23
• Onboarding: October 2023 
• Classes Begin: November 2023
• Duration: 12 months

APPLICATION

Submit your cover letter, CV, portfolio with an image list, and an example of a previously taught printmaking syllabus to info [@] spudnikpress [dot] org with subject line ‘Teaching Artist Application | 2023-2024 Term’. All application materials should be submitted as one PDF.

Portfolio should consist of 5-7 images:  Images must not exceed 1MB each. Work should include print-based work and work from the last three years. Please provide title, medium, year of completion, and dimensions for each work in your Image List.

Spudnik Press will not replicate or share your submitted syllabus with the broader public as it remains your intellectual property.

Deadline for applications is EXTENDED until September 12, 2023 at 11:59pm.

For inquiries, you may email us at info@spudnikpress.org.

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This Teaching Opportunity is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.

This project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.