Our idea of a travelling print residency combines the two best things in the world - printing and travelling!
In this second edition, we're planning a seaside trip along the coast of the Black Sea. We're going to make a 7-day road trip starting from the south and moving north. We'll go camping a bit, we'll do short hikes, we'll dip in healing mud baths, stroll in the old seaside towns, go canoeing, or who knows what more...
So, swimming would be a nice skill if you'd like to join!
Mosquitos are to be considered! 
The road trip will end at Nopoint for an 8-day intense printing session and everyone will develop their silkscreen and/or riso project. Travelling will be with our van - yes, the same old one that we did the Risonate trip with. But instead of travelling with the Riso as a companion, we’re going to take aboard 3 artists.
DATES:
16 June - 30 June 2025
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- All-time access to the studio and supervised use of all equipment to work, produce and experiment with silkscreen or risograph printing.
- All-time project support, guidance on silkscreen and risograph printing, and technical assistance on a case-to-case basis provided by a Nopoint staff member. A Nopoint staff will be available to support the Artist during printing and use of the specialised studio equipment in order to prevent damage.
- All-time access and use of all the shared spaces in the house - the kitchen, the garden, a common room, a bathroom, and accommodation in a shared hostel-like room with up to two other artists. There is Wi-Fi in the house.
- All materials for an edition of 40 silkscreen prints of up to 4 colours, size up to 50x70, and an edition of 50 risograph prints of up to 5 colours and up to A3. For silkscreen projects, this includes silkscreen paint pigments, paint base, emulsion, test paper, 50 sheets of high-quality paper, and cleaning chemicals. For Risograph projects, this includes RISO inks, test papers, masters, and 60 sheets of high-quality paper. Any additional projects are only possible after further discussion and scheduling and are subject to an additional quote.
- Transportation with our van from Sofia, around the coast, and to Nopoint, regular trips to town for grocery shopping, and a ride to the nearest town of Gabrovo at the end of the program.
- All materials for an edition of 40 silkscreen prints of up to 4 colours, size up to 50x70, and an edition of 50 risograph prints of up to 5 colours and up to A3. For silkscreen projects, this includes silkscreen paint pigments, paint base, emulsion, test paper, 50 sheets of high-quality paper, and cleaning chemicals. For Risograph projects, this includes RISO inks, test papers, masters, and 60 sheets of high-quality paper. Any additional projects are only possible after further discussion and scheduling, and are subject to an additional quote.
- Accommodation during the travelling part and a shared hostel-like room in the house for the artists.
- A few bikes to explore the lovely mountain area and find yourself all the breathtaking views.
- Full support regarding the application process, including planning and scheduling, travel plans, and providing additional information about the place, location, etc.
- Assistance with information and an invitation letter for artists seeking grants to secure their funding for the program.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Project-specific art materials’ costs. This includes paints, brushes, markers, pens, chalks, or any other materials that artists need for the creation of their designs. Please, keep in mind that we are located in a small village, near a small Bulgarian town, Gabrovo. This means that art materials in the area are limited to the very basics, and you might not find a big variety of anything. We advise all artists to bring their favourite or needed pens, markers, paints, etc.
- Food is not covered in the program and artists are responsible to supply and cook for themselves. A fully furnished shared kitchen is available for everyone to use. We very much enjoy shared meals and we often cook and eat together. As there is not a shop in the village, we are going to help you with transportation to town for shopping.
- Transportation costs to and from Bulgaria (plane/train/bus tickets, visas, etc.) and artists are responsible for covering it.
- Any shipping costs of artwork, paper, or other materials, created during the residency.
- Artists are to attend and participate in the printing residency program during the fixed dates and work on a creative project during their stay at the studio.
- Five copies of each edition stay for the studio. All rights of the artwork stay for the artist. Nopoint receives the right to use the 5 copies left for the studio, but never to recreate it in any way without further agreement with the artist.
- Artists to take care of the space and equipment at Nopoint. This means cleaning after yourself, leaving the common areas neat, and adapting to the specifics of the house.
RESIDENCY FEE:
The residency fee for two weeks of Print Residence is 1600 EUR. Upon acceptance, the Artist must deposit 50% of the program fee to secure their place within 5 business days of receiving the acceptance letter. If the artist fails to deposit the amount within this deadline, they lose their place in the program, and the opportunity is forwarded to another artist. If the program is cancelled by the artist, the deposit will not be refunded. The full amount of the Residency fee should be paid up to 2 weeks before the start of the residency.
APPLICATION:
Application is open until 14 April.
As only 3 spots are available, applicants will go through a selection process. We will get in touch and share the news with all applicants until 18 April.
QUESTIONS?
If you would like to drop us a question, you can get in touch with us via the contact form at the bottom of the page or via email at print [at] nopointatelier.com