CÓRTEX FRONTALArtist residency

Under Pressure

Nicholas Hill in the printmaking studio

Printmaking residency

Dates
27 November – 4 December 2026
Fee
550€
Tutor
Nicholas Hill
Techniques
Drypoint, collagraph and carborundum aquatint
Who
Emerging and professional artists of any nationality, over 25 years old
Where
Córtex Frontal, Arraiolos

The program

Intaglio printmaking with Nicholas Hill, with a new process each day. Workshop days start at 9h30 with a demonstration, followed by practical sessions. Lunch break from 13h00 to 14h00; the studio stays open until 17h30.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
27 Nov
Arrival dayWelcome dinner
28
9h30 Introduction to printmaking studio processesCreate drypoint plates13h00–14h00 Lunch
29
9h30 Half day: printing demonstration using drypoint plates
30
9h30 Create carborundum aquatint platesPrint drypoint plates13h00–14h00 Lunch
1 Dec
9h30 Combine drypoint, carborundum aquatint and collagraph techniques in multiple plates13h00–14h00 Lunch
2
9h30 Explore a variety of papers and printing techniques with two or more plates13h00–14h00 Lunch
3
9h30 Printing dayExploring additional ways of combining techniques and printing processes13h00–14h00 Lunch
4
Departure day
Workshop
Under Pressure 2026 poster

Nicholas Hill

Nicholas Hill is an American artist whose internationally exhibited practice spans printmaking and painting. A 2017 Guggenheim Fellow, his work explores cultural exchange and collaboration through research and residencies in countries including India, Chile, Germany, Italy and Japan. His prints are held in public collections such as the United States Department of State, the US Library of Congress, the New York Historical Society, and institutions across Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Alongside his studio practice, he has taught printmaking, drawing and painting at universities in New York and Ohio, where he is currently based.

What the fee includes

Bedroom
A private bedroom in the Córtex Frontal houseBed linen, towels, wifi, the washing machine and the bikes
Studio
A studio space, private or shared according to availability, and access to the shared areas of the house
Program
Participation in the Under Pressure program:Five days of printmaking with Nicholas Hill
Daily demonstrations and practical sessions
Drypoint, collagraph and carborundum aquatint
Materials for the workshops

Application

Pre-selected candidates will be called for a Zoom interview.

[APPLICATION FORM, UNDER PRESSURE]