Develop New Skills with our Digital Fabrication Artist Residency!

Digital fabrication tools have become more accessible over the past decade, but unfortunately, the amount of training required to operate them is still a barrier to entry. Digital fabrication tools can also be intimidating for an artist coming from an analog background, especially since these tools primarily serve the engineering and manufacturing industries. We created the Digital Fabrication Artist Residency program to overcome these barriers and empower makers and creators in our community.

The Digital Fabrication Artist Residency program provides two local artists with the opportunity to learn how to use our suite of digital fabrication equipment alongside fellow makers, engineers, and artists. Upon completion of the program, residents will be allotted a $500 budget and have the opportunity to use their new skillset to create a project using our tools. Projects will be showcased at Troy’s annual Victorian Stroll celebration. 

Eligibility restrictions do apply to the Residency (see below), but all classes are available to the public.

Applications for the 2024 Residency are no longer being accepted. We anticipate running the program again in 2025, provided funding is found. Keep an eye on our social media or newsletters for announcements.

This program is made possible thanks to The Arts Center of the Capital Region.