The Barbara Webb Residency at Glasgow Print Studio invites applications from artists with an established interest and competency in printmaking. Open to international applicants, the residency offers artists the opportunity to develop new work within a professional printmaking studio environment, supported by technical expertise and facilities.

The GPC are offering a 4-month long residency of their studio, full use of our excellent facilities and the camaraderie of an active printmaking studio. The residency is aimed at giving access and encouragement to people who have recently graduated from studying printmaking and would like to continue their discovery and artistic practice with print. It is important to note that GPC does not employ a technician, and that technical support could only be provided on a voluntary basis by GPC members.
The GPC will be offering 2 places a year, the date for the residency is June 22nd to October 25th 2026 culminating in an Exhibition at The Printmakers Gallery onsite, of work made during the residency for the week of 27th October -7th November 2026 with an optional celebratory private view evening on the 4th November.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to artists aged 18 and above
• Applicants must hold a BA or MA in Fine Art or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in printmaking is required
• Open to South Asian residents and other international applicants

What the Residency Offers

• A four-month-long free use of the studio using the areas that you have training to use, this also includes a storage draw for your work during the residency.
• The GPC is offering up to the value of £150 toward the cost of a course at the GPC or to use this offer to pay for personal tuition or mentoring at the GPC
• The Residency includes a short exhibition in the GPC Printmakers gallery at the end of the residence in October. You will need to document a final review of your residency with photographs and a written summary of your experience.
• After the completion of the residency, you will be able to take up membership of the GPC at the reduced student rate for 1 year.
• Monthly support meeting with a GPC Member Mentor.

What is Not Included 

The award will not cover materials. You will be expected to supply your own paper/ material for printing plates and inks etc. The award does not cover travel or any accommodation. There is no technician at GPC, so you will be expected to be able to work competently & unaided.

What to Include in Application 

• A short statement of how you would use the award, specifically, which print technique/s you would explore.
• CV – include a website and/or social account, if you have them.
• A few images or portfolio to support your application.

Application Process

Please complete this application.

For full details, visit the official residency page.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 30, 2026