TYPA Residency 2026

The residency will offer the opportunity to work within the TYPA Paper and Print Centre, and within the cultural opportunities of the city of Tartu. The project seeks to promote an environment of reflection, community and supports innovative graphic art practices. 2026 continues to be fully integrated into the facilities and operation of the print and paper art studio. We are looking for artists to bring fresh perspectives and ways of working with our equipment. We are looking for both experienced printmakers and artists with their own practices, whether that be new media, sculpture, audio-artists, painters etc. Artists need to apply with a project plan – something which responds to the location, whether this be TYPA, Tartu or Estonia. We can offer a wide range of printmaking practices (etching, relief, screenprinting and more), dark-room photography, bookbinding and support for the artist to develop their own projects. Due to limited resources, we can only offer letterpress to artists already working in this field. We are particularly excited to receive applications for projects in experimental print, book arts, community collaborations and more. The residency includes a supported public outcome, whether this be a workshop, artist talk or exhibition. We are working with the local university, Pallas, local galleries, the Aparaaditehas cultural space, Ajuokse alternative creative collective and international organisations to connect artists with the creative community of Tartu.