With a focus on experimentation and collaboration, Dieu Donné founded the Workspace Program in 1990 to provide emerging, New York State based artists with the opportunity to explore paper pulp as an artistic medium. The program encourages emerging artists to explore the creative possibilities inherent in the hand papermaking process, and to develop this medium as a contemporary art form.

The Dieu Donné Workspace Program residency includes an introduction to the medium and process, 5 days in the studio with a dedicated collaborator, and a $500 stipend. The residency concludes with a group exhibition. Each artist is paired with a master papermaker, creating a unique collaborative experience where a new medium can be quickly learned and put into practice. Experimentation is highly encouraged throughout the residency.

The Workspace Program is open to emerging artists who live and work in New York State. Artists from all disciplinary and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applications will not be accepted from students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs during the program year. Applicants must be New York State residents and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. No prior papermaking experience is required. Applications are only accepted via our online application; please do not mail or e-mail application materials.

Please visit the 'External Link' below for more information and to apply.