• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of and be skilled in using an Albion letterpress (or similar) and will be expected to use the equipment and type available in the Press (see Inventory for indicative images of the space and equipment) as well as any materials they may supply. The library cannot offer technical support in using the available equipment.
• We are working towards an environmentally friendly print workshop so only soy or water based inks and non-toxic cleaning agents are to be used.

Download Piscator Press workshop and equipment inventory

The residency provides:

• A gross payment of $10,000 to be paid in fortnightly instalments in respect of the eight-week residency period.
• Access to the Rare Books & Special Collections of the University Library as a community user and research support from relevant library staff.
• Use of the Piscator Press workshop.
• Standard qualities and quantities of ink and paper (with the generous support of Art Scene).

• The residency must be arranged for 8 weeks within the University of Sydney Semester 2, 2024 between August-November.
• For the avoidance of doubt, the resident is an employee of the University and all intellectual property rights in and to the publication/ creative work and any other materials created by the resident pursuant to the residency (“Residency Materials”) will be owned by the University. The University grants the resident a royalty-free licence to reproduce, publish and communicate to the public, the Residency Materials for any purpose in perpetuity.
• The residency is acquisitive, so a copy of the publication/creative work will be supplied to Rare Books & Special Collections.
• An offer from the University to take up the residency is dependent on agreement on the dates of a residency of 8 weeks.
• The $10,000 residency payment is to cover all costs associated with the residency period including any additional materials required to complete the work (aside from provided standard ink and paper stock), and payment to any collaborators.
• The University cannot provide any travel or accommodation support for the artist. Any travel or accommodation requirements are to be arranged by the artist at their own expense.
• The Printer in Residence will be asked to participate in a variety of outreach and engagement activities. The proposed program will be arranged in agreement with the library and should include:
  • Two Open Studios, proposed in week 3 and week 6 of the residency
  • A public talk and exhibition of work (including work in progress) at the culmination of the residency
  • A workshop with Sydney College of the Arts print media students
• Any external collaborators or visitors to the workshop must be arranged in agreement with the library.
• While in residency, the Printer in Residence will be responsible for keeping facilities and equipment in the Press workshop clean and tidy and adhere to University Work Health and Safety guidelines.

Important note:

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position - applicants must be an Australian Citizen or have Permanent Residency or have existing work rights relevant to the term of the position. Sponsorship is position specific and is not transferrable between roles.