Erica Mao, one of our printmaking alumni (Spring 2016) is one of the four recipients of the Lower East Side Printshop’s Keyholder Residency.  

The Keyholder Residency Program offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. Residencies are free and one year long, starting on April 1st and October 1st each year, and they take place in the shared Artists’ Studio, including the solvent/etching area and the darkroom.

Participation is competitive. Applications are evaluated by a rotating committee of artists, critics, curators, and art professionals based on the quality of submitted artwork. A total of 8 artists are awarded the residency annually.

We are extremely excited for her and congratulate her on this amazing opportunity! Great printmakers are emerging from the Parsons Printshop!