Zygote Press, Inc.

Zygote Press, Inc. Zygote Press is a nonprofit, cooperative, fine art printmaking workshop in Cleveland.

📢 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 📢Zygote Press invites applications for a group exhibition that will visually explore the life and...
06/12/2026

📢 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 📢

Zygote Press invites applications for a group exhibition that will visually explore the life and legacy of Toni Morrison in fall 2026. We aim to exhibit the work of artists across Ohio who are engaging with the enduring motifs found in Morrison’s literary corpus. These include themes such as history, memory, race, racism, exclusion, trauma, violence, flight or fugitivity, motherhood, home, lineage, beauty, and love. While visual artists from all media are welcome to apply, preference will be given to those working in printed media.

SELECTION PROCESS

Submissions will be reviewed by a jury of Ohio-based professionals drawn from the fields of the visual and literary arts. Jurors will select five artists for the group exhibition based on artistic merit and connections to Morrison’s writing. Applicants will be notified by the end of July. Chosen artists will receive a stipend of $750 along with opportunities for the promotion of their work through interviews, photography, and social media campaigns throughout the exhibition.

HOW TO APPLY

Check out the link in our bio to access the application. Submissions will be accepted through July 7! Questions? Drop a note to [email protected].

❗APPLICATION DEADLINE Extended!: 11:59pm June 15th, 2026❗RESIDENCY DATES: July 29th, 2026 - February 1st, 2027Zygote Pre...
06/12/2026

❗APPLICATION DEADLINE Extended!: 11:59pm June 15th, 2026❗
RESIDENCY DATES: July 29th, 2026 - February 1st, 2027
Zygote Press is proud to offer our 6th annual PROOF Fellowship program, a Fine Art Printmaking residency for Northeast Ohio Artists from historically underrepresented communities. The PROOF Fellowship is a six month residency program inspired by Zygote’s 2021-2023 BIPOC Fellowship artists-in-residence.
The PROOF Fellowship offers non-printmaking artists from BIPOC communities an opportunity to learn a variety of printmaking techniques including silkscreen, monoprint, relief, intaglio, lithography and RISO.
A committee of independent artists and educators from similar communities will review applications and select six Northeast Ohio local artists to participate in the 2026 PROOF Fellowship Cohort.
Fellowship Recipients will receive:
-Twenty Two hours of printmaking workshop instruction ($2,500)
-Ten hours of individual printmaking support ($500)
-Yearlong Zygote Community Membership
-Six Months of 24/7 Access to Zygote’s Printmaking Studio ($960)
-A locker and flat file for the duration of the Fellowship
-A $500.00 Stipend
-Participation in the 2026 PROOF Fellowship Exhibition
-Exhibition and Installation support.
The selected artists will be introduced to both contemporary and traditional printmaking techniques through a series of workshops led by Zygote Press teaching artists and former PROOF Fellows. The workshop sessions will be scheduled on Saturday mornings. Our 2026 PROOF Workshop Schedule will be announced soon.
Additionally, PROOF Fellows will have ongoing 24/7 access to Zygote’s Printmaking Studio for the duration of the fellowship. Zygote will also host mentoring sessions and peer critiques for Fellows to hone their printmaking craft, talk about their work and focus their artistic research.
All application materials below must be in a single PDF file no larger than 10MB.
To apply, email the following materials to [email protected] :
(1) Letter of interest or project proposal (500 word limit)
(2) A portfolio of recent work (10-20 images)
(3) Short Bio (one paragraph limit)
(4) Artist Statement
(5) Resume or CV

🌈 PRINTING 4 PRIDE IS BACK ON! 🌈This PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY guided studio is for artists from any di...
06/11/2026

🌈 PRINTING 4 PRIDE IS BACK ON! 🌈

This PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY guided studio is for artists from any discipline, as well as anyone who wants to explore the world of printmaking (kids too!). Join us for a day of connection and creativity, and make colorful prints in honor of pride month. Participants will be guided through a variety of printmaking processes, using multiple workstations in Zygote’s studio, including screenprint, relief, Monoprint and more! Families with young children will be able to print in Zygote’s new kid-friendly community art room! Come by yourself or bring the whole family to explore printmaking methods, make new friends, and take home handmade prints to celebrate pride month.

06/11/2026

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🎉 Only one week left to get your tickets to Inkling of Summer 2026! 🎊Thanks to the incredible support of the Zygote com...
06/10/2026

🎉 Only one week left to get your tickets to Inkling of Summer 2026! 🎊

Thanks to the incredible support of the Zygote community, we're getting closer to our $45,000 fundraising goal. This year's celebration is extra special as we mark Zygote's 30th anniversary and welcome guests into our brand-new MidTown home.

Join us on June 25 for an evening of art, connection, and celebration, featuring hands-on print activities, behind-the-scenes access to our new space, and a first look at the future of Zygote and Cleveland's creative community.

Tickets are still available—but don't wait, sales close June 17!

We can't wait to celebrate this milestone with you!

Join us Saturday June 13th, 12-2pm for application assistance and guidance for Zygote’s PROOF Fellowship. Zygote Press i...
06/10/2026

Join us Saturday June 13th, 12-2pm for application assistance and guidance for Zygote’s PROOF Fellowship. Zygote Press is proud to offer our 3rd annual PROOF Fellowship program, a Fine Art Printmaking residency for Northeast Ohio Artists from historically underrepresented communities. The PROOF Fellowship offers non-printmaking artists from BIPOC communities an opportunity to learn a variety of printmaking techniques including silkscreen, monoprint, relief, intaglio, lithography and RISO.

Please join us in welcoming Paige Erickson to our Zygote community!Paige grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and recently graduat...
06/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Paige Erickson to our Zygote community!

Paige grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and recently graduated from Case Western Reserve
University where she studied art history, studio art, and letterpress printing. She is a multimedia artist, pop culture enthusiast, and creative writer. She is most familiar with letterpress, linocut, and dry point printmaking and is very excited to be a part of the Zygote community! Outside of art, Paige loves film, doing theatrical lighting, reading, and playing board games.

Just 15 days left to submit your awesome artwork to the 2026 ArtsPass Members' Exhibition! ⌛⌛⌛ArtsPass Members (SPACES, ...
06/05/2026

Just 15 days left to submit your awesome artwork to the 2026 ArtsPass Members' Exhibition! ⌛⌛⌛

ArtsPass Members (SPACES, Zygote Press, Praxis Fiber Workshop and the Morgan Conservatory) are invited to submit up to three works for this summer’s community-driven exhibition opening July 17, 2026. Every member is guaranteed to have at least one work included based on space + curatorial considerations.

Not a member yet? Become one today: https://www.spacescle.org/join

Questions? Email [email protected]

Please join us in welcoming Elyse Herrera as our Shop Manager!Elyse Herrera is a first-generation American fine art prin...
06/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Elyse Herrera as our Shop Manager!

Elyse Herrera is a first-generation American fine art printmaker, specializing in
various mediums such as risograph, etching, letterpress, relief, and screen print, and holding a BFA from Bowling Green State University (2018) and an MFA from Northern Illinois University (2026). Elyse worked as a Shop Technician at Zygote Press between academic work, to gain experience in experimental printmaking. Elyse has taught classes and workshops in printmaking at Orange Arts Center, Pivot Center, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Ohio State University, and Northern Illinois University. Residencies include: The 961 Collective, Zygote Press, and Directangle Press. Elyse’s artistic work delves into the intricate emotions of grief and the transient nature of memory and life, drawing inspiration from a Cuban cultural background. Presently, Elyse is working as the Shop Manager at Zygote Press.

❗APPLICATION DEADLINE Extended!: 11:59pm June 15th, 2026❗RESIDENCY DATES: July 29th, 2026 - February 1st, 2027Zygote Pre...
06/03/2026

❗APPLICATION DEADLINE Extended!: 11:59pm June 15th, 2026❗
RESIDENCY DATES: July 29th, 2026 - February 1st, 2027

Zygote Press is proud to offer our 6th annual PROOF Fellowship program, a Fine Art Printmaking residency for Northeast Ohio Artists from historically underrepresented communities. The PROOF Fellowship is a six month residency program inspired by Zygote’s 2021-2023 BIPOC Fellowship artists-in-residence.
The PROOF Fellowship offers non-printmaking artists from BIPOC communities an opportunity to learn a variety of printmaking techniques including silkscreen, monoprint, relief, intaglio, lithography and RISO.

A committee of independent artists and educators from similar communities will review applications and select six Northeast Ohio local artists to participate in the 2026 PROOF Fellowship Cohort.

Fellowship Recipients will receive:
-Twenty Two hours of printmaking workshop instruction ($2,500)
-Ten hours of individual printmaking support ($500)
-Yearlong Zygote Community Membership
-Six Months of 24/7 Access to Zygote’s Printmaking Studio ($960)
-A locker and flat file for the duration of the Fellowship
-A $500.00 Stipend
-Participation in the 2026 PROOF Fellowship Exhibition
-Exhibition and Installation support.

The selected artists will be introduced to both contemporary and traditional printmaking techniques through a series of workshops led by Zygote Press teaching artists and former PROOF Fellows. The workshop sessions will be scheduled on Saturday mornings. Our 2026 PROOF Workshop Schedule will be announced soon.

Additionally, PROOF Fellows will have ongoing 24/7 access to Zygote’s Printmaking Studio for the duration of the fellowship. Zygote will also host mentoring sessions and peer critiques for Fellows to hone their printmaking craft, talk about their work and focus their artistic research.

All application materials below must be in a single PDF file no larger than 10MB.
To apply, email the following materials to [email protected] :
(1) Letter of interest or project proposal (500 word limit)
(2) A portfolio of recent work (10-20 images)
(3) Short Bio (one paragraph limit)
(4) Artist Statement
(5) Resume or CV See less

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