Gregory Vita (1990-2017) was a dedicated, perseverant, talented papermaker, paper marbler, bookmaker, and printmaker. At Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, he wore many hats: resident artist, teacher, skateboarder, and friend you could run your wildest art ideas by. Due to the generosity of Greg’s family and friends, PAAC is proud to offer a new artist residency opportunity in his honor.
Residency dates: May-August 2025
Selected artists will receive the following:
-A three-month residency in PAAC’s paper studio
-Key to studios and 24-hour access
-Two papermaking workshops (from our summer workshop line-up)
-Three (4-hour) lessons in other studios with PAAC’s artistic associates
-Flat file and limited storage space for tools and materials
-Use of standard shop supplies
Eligibility:
Each applicant will be judged on the artistic merit of their work and interest and potential in paper arts. Artists should come with papermaking experience, which is required to apply. Projects may include papermaking, pulp painting, paper sculpture, paper marbling, book arts, and printmaking (or a combination thereof).
Facilities: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center is the region’s premier printmaking, papermaking, and book arts workshop. Please see our website for more information regarding facilities.
Selection Process:
A panel of artists and arts administrators will jury each round of applications.
Deadline: March 19, 2025
Notification: April 22, 2025
Residency dates: May-August 2025