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DCA’s Print Studio is an internationally renowned centre for innovative print production, collaboration, and research, with a diverse range of standard and specialised traditional and digital print and CNC equipment, offering open access facilities, workshops, courses, residencies, editioning and special projects.
The print-based activities developed and delivered by the team engage a broad range of users including artists, community partners and members of the public, as part of DCA’s creative and cultural programme.
It is located in and part of Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA); a registered charity that enables audiences, artists and participants to see, experience and create. With two beautiful large-scale gallery spaces, two thriving cinema screens, a busy print studio, an award-winning learning programme, and a packed programme of events, workshops, classes and activities aimed at all ages and abilities, DCA is a vibrant cultural hub open to all, located in the heart of the city.
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Studio Facilities
Extensive facilities for traditional and CNC printmaking processes, including:
Etching, screenprinting, relief, letterpress, digital screenmakers, darkroom, digital imaging and CAD, CNC machines, 3D printing, papermaking.
Full equipment list and press sizes available on our website.
Access: Tues-Thurs 10am-830pm, Fri & Sat 10am-530pm.
Extended access for residency artists on Mon, by appointment
Also:
- Wi-Fi/internet
- height adjustable tables and drawing up area
- kitchen, sinks, storage, bathroom, heating, lighting
- stock of materials available for purchase from the studio
- technical assistance
Costs
Session fees from £ 4 per 3.5 hours (covers consumables and general technical troubleshooting from PS team)
Printing Fees: Standard £ 3/ Large format £ 5 per day (includes inks)
Specialist 121 tuition £ 34 per hour
Get Creative workshops from £25
Other materials available to buy directly from the studio
Full price list on our website
Waivered: Workshop Membership @ £ 55 per year
Discounted: Get Creative Workshops
Minimum Period
1 month - can be split over several visits if preferred (to be taken over 1 calendar year)
Maximum Period
1 year - can be split over several visits if preferred (to be taken over 1 calendar year)
Other facilities
Access to DCA as a location/cultural hub:
- café bar
- micro-office, quiet space and meeting rooms
- DCA print archive, cinema, galleries, learning and shop
- access and introduction to other cultural providers in the city
Support offered
Waivered membership fee (normally costs £ 55)
In kind 1:1 induction training in all print areas and equipment
In kind support and mentoring from Head of Print Studio
Discounted Get Creative workshops
Extended access times to Print Studio workshop, by appointment
Plan chest storage for the duration of residency
Promotional support offered
The artist would have access to the DCA Communications team and be promoted via the DCA website, social media, newsletters and event listings.
Exhibition or other opportunities
Subject to the outcome of the residency, the artist would have the opportunity to participate in:
- informal events, artists talk and presentations
- printmaking workshops
- potential for inclusion in our editions archive
Requirements
DCA Print Studio would welcome anyone wishing to explore print based work within their practice. We can support research-based residencies or time to develop and create a new body of work.
Accommodation offered
Short-term accommodation available in Dundee from £ 70 per night with assistance on locating accommodation. There is a DCA artist’s flat, but this is subject to availability. Booking is limited due to DCA’s exhibitions programme but can be looked at on an individual basis.
Travel
DCA is a five-minute walk from Dundee Train Station and a 15 minute walk from Dundee Bus Station. The nearest car park is immediately outside the building on Greenmarket.
For more information on how to get here and travel within Dundee, visit www.dundeetravelinfo.com.
Accessibility
- The Print Studio is accessible by lift from either the front or back entrance or via a flight of stairs, with handrail
- Print Studio is laid out with wide access routes to facilitate wheelchair manoeuvrability and ease for use by people with mobility impairment
- Print Studio also has accessible toilet facilities
- There are two designated disabled parking spaces in the car park at the back of the building
- No parking on double yellow lines outside the front of the building on Nethergate
- There is a taxi rank directly outside the front of the building, with level access up a gentle slope to the entrance.
More information on accessibility can be found on our website:
https://www.dca.org.uk/visit/AccessibilityInsurance
The Artist shall maintain Public Liability Insurance with cover of up to £1,000,000.00 (1 million pounds) for the duration of this Agreement.
For further details please visit dca.org.uk
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