Private Editioning Annex
The Annex at Zea Mays Printmaking is a private editioning studio available for rental by members and visiting artists/printmakers. It is equipped with a 42” x 70” Takach etching press with blankets, 2 large tables, surfaces for paper storage and wall space for hanging works in progress.
Use of the Annex is on a daily or weekly basis. The renting artist/printmaker will be loaned a key to the hallway entrance of the Annex for the duration of the rental, so that s/he can access the Annex 24 hours per day during the rental period.
The Annex is adjacent to the main studio at Zea Mays Printmaking. During the studio’s open hours, the French doors that separate the Annex from the main studio can be opened or closed, and tools from the main studio may be brought into the Annex for use. When the studio is closed, the French doors will be locked, and the Annex can be accessed through the outside hallway only.
Rental of the Annex is open to current Zea Mays Printmaking members and to visiting artists/printmakers after an application and interview with the Director of Zea Mays Printmaking. A security deposit will be required, as well as a signed contract for use of the space.
Rental Rates
Current limited and unlimited members of Zea Mays Printmaking: $25/day $150/week
Current low use/long distance members of Zea Mays Printmaking: $75/day $400/week
Visiting artist/printmakers (non-members): $100/day $600/week
The rental of the Annex includes:
24 hour access and sole use of the large Takach etching press during the rental period.
Use of Zea Mays Printmaking’s studio and facilities during the studio’s open hours, including etching facilities, library, archive, print dryer, paper tearing equipment
Paper soaking tray and blotting towels
Clean up supplies – vegetable oil, simple green, rags
The artist must provide:
Plates, paper, inks, tarletan, brushes, gloves
Interested in renting the Annex?
Contact Liz Chalfin at 413.584.1783 or liz@zeamaysprintmaking.com
Testimonial by Zea Mays Member Victoria Burge on her time renting the private annex.
I recently had the wonderful experience of editioning a collection of new prints in the Annex at Zea Mays. The spacious, light-filled, private studio offered a peaceful, focused environment in which to develop my portfolio. The opportunity to take part in the community of printmakers working in the main studio was also immensely valuable. Observing the innovative techniques being practiced and engaging in discussions with several of the artists was the highlight of my residency and continues to serve as a meaningful and lasting source of inspiration.
