Artist memberships

Join the Red Bird Press community and unlock a world of creative possibilities. As a member, you'll gain access to our well-equipped studio, enjoy discounts on workshops, and connect with a network of like-minded artists and printmakers.

Red Bird Press offers memberships to artists who are interested in using our equipment to work independently to produce their own prints.

Applicants must be able to show proficiency in at least one print process through the application.

While extensive expertise is not required, members must demonstrate the ability to safely and competently use the studio equipment without assistance and be respectful of shared spaces.

  • Presses:

    • Vandercook No. 4 Press

    • Vandercook Universal 1

    • Showcard Press Line O’Scribe

    • C&P Chandler and Price 8x12 Treadle Letterpress

    • Mercury Model X Excelsior 6x10

    • Whelan Xpress Etching Press (bed: 30in x 60in)

    • Dickerson Combination/Litho Press (bed: 27in x 55in)

    Printmaking:

    • 25 lithography stones ranging in size: 10in x 10in up to 24in x 36in.

    • Wood and Metal Type

    • Letterpress equipment

    • Intaglio equipment

    • Relief equipment

    Other:

    • Book Arts equipment

    • Paper making equipment

  • Members receive studio access Tuesday - Sunday 7am - 10pm.

    The studio will limit access for contract printing, classes, and events.

    Members will be notified of upcoming access restrictions via a shared calendar.

    Letterpress equipment may be reserved in advance by any studio member.

    • 15% off workshops and store items

    • One flat file and one storage space

    • Use of presses, press blankets, drying racks, rollers, solvents, and other basic studio supplies

    • Exhibition opportunities and open proposals for exhibits

    Members must provide their own consumables, i.e. project supplies, such as inks, paper, litho crayons or drawing supplies, etc.

    Red Bird Press will provide printing equipment and presses, solvents, etches, etc.

Month-to-Month

Artist Membership

Ideal for hobbyists and beginners, the Month-to-Month Membership provides studio access on a monthly basis with no long-term commitment.  

  • $200 per month, paid monthly

    No long term commitment

12 Month

Artist Membership

Ideal for artists committed to long-term projects, the 12-Month Membership offers stability and studio access for a year at a discounted rate.  

  • $1,800 Paid annually

    Save 25%

6 Month

Artist Membership

Ideal for artists seeking a mid-term commitment, the 6 Month Membership offers the flexibility to reassess every six months at a discounted rate.  

  • $1,080 Paid bi-annually

    Save 10%

HOW TO APPLY

Upload an Artist Portfolio single pdf, pay the $125 application fee and submit a narrative showing proficiency in at least one print process below.

Upon acceptance and paid membership fees, the studio manager will schedule a studio and safety orientation. If for some reason the interviewing artist is not accepted, the application fee will be refunded.

For questions, contact chirp@redbirdpresshtx.com.

  • A complete application will include:

    1. Contact Information

    2. Short narrative of printmaking experience and technical abilities.

    3. Artist Portfolio containing 8-10 images of work showing proficiency in at least one printmaking medium. Include an image list with title, print medium, size, and date. Portfolio must be a single PDF document.

Note: When applying, please make sure you have uploaded an artist portfolio AND pay the application fee. There are 2 separate submit buttons!

APPLY BELOW

ARTIST MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please review the Membership Agreement before filling out application.

STEP ONE:

Artist Portfolio

STEP Two:

Deposit and Narrative

Artist Membership Fee
$125.00

To apply for an artist membership RBP collects a $125 application fee. This fee goes towards shared studio consumables and required safety orientations.

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