Royal Scottish Academy

About

Glasgow Print Studio (GPS) was founded in 1972 as an artist-led initiative providing facilities and workshop space to artists using fine art printmaking. GPS promotes contemporary and innovative printmaking, learning, and conservation. Located in the vibrant Merchant City area of Glasgow, GPS spans three floors and features a retail space with a framing service, a first-floor gallery, a fine art printmaking workshop, a dedicated education room (The Learning Zone), and an archive room.

Glasgow Print Studio offers artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in this dynamic environment while developing their printmaking practice in a professional and supportive setting. Our residencies are designed to be flexible, allowing artists to tailor their experience to their specific needs and goals. Whether you are an emerging artist or an established practitioner, our residencies provide the time, space, and resources to focus on your practice.

Whether you are an emerging artist or an established practitioner, our residencies provide the time, space, and resources to focus on your practice.

Studio Facilities

Intaglio workshop: Facilities for steel, copper and zinc etching; engraving; photo etching and monotype.

Takach motorised etching press 42" wide.
Bewick and Wilson “George Todd”
2x Rochat etching presses 26" wide.
Specialist darkroom for photopolymer, photo etching and cyanotype
Steel facing facilities.

Relief print workshop: Facilities for wood engraving and wood cutting.

Columbian Eagle press 24" x 36”.
Bewick and Wilson "Clydesdale" motorised etching press 42" wide.

Screenprint workshop:

Kippax vacuum table 44" x 56".
Kippax vacuum table 44" x 56".
Kippax vacuum table 58" x 83”.
Kippax hydraulic vacuum table 58" x 83”
Kippax exposure unit 62” x 52”
Kippax exposure unit, free standing/upright 90” x 72”
Kippax screen oven

Digital imaging and print suite facilities:

1x 27" iMac Retina 5k
1x 21.5” iMac Retina 4k
Full Adobe Creative Suite
1x large format (44") Epson 9600 inkjet printer
1x large format (62") Epson P20000 inkjet printer
1x A3 flatbed scanner
1x A2 flatbed scanner
HPC Laser Cutter, 120x90cm

Costs

GPS will waive membership fee (normally £100). We will also provide £50 worth of materials and 2hrs one-to-one training with a master printer.

Sessions 3.5hr, £8.00
10 Session bundle, £72.00
3 month studio pass, £300.00
Annual studio pass, £500.00
Courses available, £210 / £178.50
Hourly technical help, £30ph
Intensive support for up to 4 days: £360 per day (inclusive of VAT). This must be booked well in advance.
Paper and materials available for purchase

Minimum Period

1 week

Maximum Period

1 year

Other facilities

The GPS Archive reflects the work published by the Studio and created by its members and associated artists since the early 1970s. The collection holds over 3,000 fine art prints and roughly 1,500 photographs, posters, catalogues and other ephemera relating to the organisation’s history. Our stores also hold a wide range of plates, blocks, sketches, films and tools related to the creation of the works in our collection. This helps us tell a richer story about printmaking and the processes that go into making each print.

Individuals can view our full archive online and book in for research and help from our archivist during their time with us.

Support offered

Waivered membership fee (normally £100). We will also provide £50 worth of materials and 2hrs one-to-one training with a master printer. The artist will receive a full health & safety orientation session to welcome them and help them familiarise themselves with GPS and its M.O.

GPS will also arrange social events to allow the resident to network and make friends with other members of GPS.

Glasgow Print Studio is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse artistic community. We aim to:

- Support innovative and intentional artists whose work demonstrates skill and originality.

- Provide a residency experience that aligns with each artist’s professional goals and creative aspirations.

- Promote environmental sustainability in our practices and encourage awareness among resident artists.

- Create an environment that values diversity and supports artists from all backgrounds.

Promotional support offered

We will promote the artist during their residency by including them in our e-mail newsletter and social networking updates.

Exhibition or other opportunities

There will be a short exhibition at the end of the residency to showcase the work created at GPS.

Requirements

Artists are permitted to work only in areas where they have proven experience unless or until they receive an induction or 1:1 support in other areas. Open access to facilities is conditional on demonstrating proficiency in printmaking techniques. If you require additional support, please let us know in advance to discuss tailored options.

We encourage applicants to sign up for one of our printmaking courses to access other areas in the workshop. These are great ways to get to know staff and meet other artists whilst learning a new skill.

Accommodation offered

While we do not provide on-site accommodation, we are happy to connect visiting artists with our members in Glasgow who often have spare rooms available for short-term stays. This informal network helps foster a sense of community and support for our visiting artists.

Alternative accommodation

Hotel or B&B accommodation is estimated at around £70 per night, and we can assist in finding suitable options.

Travel

Google Maps location link: maps.app.goo.gl/9hwebXB9RaJsr7QC6

Address: Glasgow Print Studio, Trongate 103, King Street, Glasgow, G1 5HD

Bus:

West bound: Stockwell Street, 2, 60, 60A, 61 and 64.

East bound: Candleriggs, 18, 60, 60A, 61, 64, 240 Lanarkshire, 255, 263, cB4, N2, N18 and N240.

Train: Argyle Street Station (5 minute walk) or High Street Station (7 minute walk). Please note these stations are not wheelchair accessible.

Subway: St Enoch subway station (10 minute walk)

Taxi rank: Stockwell Street, next to Argos, less than 5 minute walk from Glasgow Print Studio.

Parking: limited on-street parking is available on Argyle Street (outside the main entrance to Trongate 103), King Street and Parnie Street. There are three car parks less than 5 minute walk from Glasgow Print

Studio; NCP King Street, Old Wynd Car Park (cash only) and Q-Park Candleriggs.

Drop off point: Although there is no designated drop-off point, the layby and parking spaces directly outside the main entrance of Trongate 103 provide convenient options for dropping off and picking up visitors.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible: access to all floors and exhibition spaces via two lifts.

Accessible toilets: there is an accessible toilet on each floor of Trongate 103.

Loop system: our ground floor gallery has a loop system. Please let a member of staff know if you require this.

Information point: Gallery staff in the ground floor gallery will be happy to help you. There is also staff available to assist you at the front desk in the foyer of Trongate 103.

Dogs: assistance dogs and other well-behaved dogs are welcome in our galleries. We can provide any thirsty pups with water!

Seating areas: Our first-floor gallery offers two window benches. The workshop hosts many stools and supportive chairs.

If you have specific needs or suggestions on how we can better support your visit, please reach out to us.