Thank you for your interest for Bakehouse Art Complex's Associate Artist Membership for Printmaking.

Ideal candidates are emerging and mid-career artists who are committed to their art practice; artists who seek to actively contribute and engage with a collaborative peer community; artists who do not need a dedicated studio space.

Eligible applicants must have proficiency and/or experience working in printmaking processes.

Associate Residency Outline:
1 year membership - $550.00
Printroom facility fee - due upon onboarding - Please note in each from that current fee structures are being evaluated and there may be adjustments made in January.
1 Key Refundable Fob Deposit - $50.00

The Associate Program Provides 24/7 access to Bakehouse facilities, internal opportunities, networking and professional development opportunities (such as but not limited to Open Studio events, exhibition receptions, and organized studio visits with recognized art professionals, internal programming opportunities and artist invitationals, and access to a dedicated staff that regularly communicates with all artists).

Print-Making Facility includes three printing presses, drying racks,
glass tables for ink mixing, resin box for aquatint, and fumes extractor.


Qualifying artists must:
- Be based in Miami-Dade County, with a dedicated art practice in the related medium;
- Demonstrate a need and technical proficiency in the related facility they are applying to;
- Commit to a minimum of 25 hours per week on campus at Bakehouse (using the facilities, engaging with the peer community, or participating in ongoing internal programming); working in facility, engaging with the peer community, or participating in ongoing internal programming;
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in community engagement;
- Must not be currently enrolled in an associate degree or undergraduate bachelors degree.

Please respond to all the questions below and submit no later than Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM-EDT. No late applications will be accepted.

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1. What is your name? (Required.)

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2. What is your email address? (Required.)

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3. Please include links to your artist website and social media (Required.)

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4. Do you currently have an independent studio or Studio residency?
(Answering this question does not impede your application. This is for demographic purposes to understand more about you as an artist.) (Required.)

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5. Briefly describe the project(s) you are working on, and why you would benefit from an associate membership at the Bakehouse Art Complex. (1000 character limit) (Required.)

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6. The Bakehouse Art Complex's mission is to cultivate a studio ecosystem that fosters creativity, encourages collaboration, and elevates the artistic and cultural value of Miami. In what ways does your practice overlap with these goals? (1000 character limit) (Required.)

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7. How many hours do you anticipate using the communal Print Room facilities and / or Services of SPF (Required.)

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8. What best describes your relationship to printmaking and related mediums? (Required.)

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9. What techniques/ mediums do you have experience with? (Required.)

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10. Do you know any of the artists currently working out of the Bakehouse? Please describe your relationship to them. (Required.)

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11. Please upload a single PDF which includes :

*Artist Bio-
*Artist Statement -
*10 images of recent work from the last two years - include : Title/Date/Medium/Dimensions/ optional short description
*Artist CV (Required.)

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12. Please upload an artist headshot. (Preferably in color) (Required.)

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13. Bakehouse's Print Room Facilities are a shared space, monitored by staff and and an part time studio manager, but with no dedicated technician. Bakehouse Print Room space is currently outfitted with a large bed motorized Takach press with 35" X 54" bed, a motorized Wright press with 35" X 54" bed , a Charles Brand manual press with 16"x 28" bed, a 25" X 30" fume hood for etching plate preparation, sink station and glass topped tables. Artists have 24 hour access to this space. Though Bakehouse has a modest collection of supplies, Artists are expected to provide their own printing tools, inks and supplies for printing.

SPF is an Independent Printshop initiative located within the Bakehouse Art Complex. SPF offers its tools, staff and services to Bakehouse artists at a discounted rate during its independent operating hours. (Required.)

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14. I understand that Associate artist memberships require an annual fee of $550.00 and a $50.00 refundable key deposit.

Accepted membership applicants must pay the Membership fee, complete the orientation process with the residency program coordinator, and attend and onboarding session with the facility manager and pay their facility dues before beginning their associate membership and using the facilities. (Required.)

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