Hot Iron Press Call for Visiting Artists

Hot Iron Press in New Orleans has put out a call for visiting artists. For more information about all the great work they do visit their website at www.hotironpress.com.

HOT IRON PRESS CALL FOR VISITING ARTISTS
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Hot Iron Press is seeking artists interested in using their facilities
to
make an edition of prints. Selected artists may use the Hot Iron Press
letterpress and silkscreen facilities for free for a period of up to
two
weeks in order to work on and complete their proposed project. Hot Iron
Press staff will be available in whatever capacity the artist needs -
anything from occasional technical assistance to hands-on collaboration
in
the art-making process. Working hours are limited so scheduling
arrangements
must be made beforehand. The ultimate goal of the program is for the
artist
to use our facilities to complete an editioned work of art. Upon
completion,
the artist retains half of their edition while Hot Iron Press receives
the
other half to sell in our online catalog, display in art shows, or use
for
other promotional purposes. While visiting artists are allowed to use
our
facilities for free, they are also expected to provide paper for their
project at their own expense as well as any other items they may need
that
we don't have on hand. It is also the artist's responsibility to find
and
pay for his or her own accommodations and transportation while in New
Orleans, though we can be of assistance in helping locate affordable
options.

Our facilities include:
Showcard sign press (printing area of up to 14.5" x 44.5")
Showcard sign press (printing area of up to 22.5" x 28")
Vandercook Universal I proofing press (printing area of up to 21" x
15")
Chandler and Price guillotine paper cutter (cuts up to 30" x 30" and
3.5"
thick)
120 different typefaces
Various old cuts and engravings
Vacuum table with hinge clamps for silkscreen (printing surface area of
up
to 36" x 60")
Exposure unit (capable of burning image area up to 26" x 42")
Various size silkscreens
Various inks - acrylic for silkscreen; rubber-based, oil-based, and
water-based for letterpress or relief
AB Dick 360 offset press (prints up to 11" x 17")
Drying rack

How to submit a proposal:
There is no deadline for proposals as this program is open year-round.
Interested artists should submit a detailed written description of
their
proposed project accompanied by some sort of visual representation of
what
they're envisioning (sketches, photos, etc.). Additionally, artists
must
submit a resume and 10 to 20 images of previous work (jpegs are
preferred,
but slides may also be sent). Proposals may be submitted by email to
hotironpress@hotmail.com or by regular mail to Hot Iron Press, 1422
Kentucky
St, New Orleans, LA 70117.