Location and Transportation

Chroma is located in the heart of an accessible, established Albuquerque community. The residency is a short 5 minute drive to grocery stores and local shops. Parking is available at Chroma.

If you are not bringing a vehicle, we are happy to pick you up and drop you off at the airport, assuming your flight is at a reasonable hour. We understand delays happens. You will have access to a bicycle to get around if you want to explore beyond the field trips to Takach, Tamarind, Old Town, etc.

The Rail Runner runs daily from Abq to Santa Fe.

Arrival/Departure

Each residency begins on the Sunday of the week you are coming and ends on Saturday. We ask that you plan around reasonable times for arrival and departure.

Supplies provided for artists

There is a small studio fee, $50 for 1 week and $100 for 2 week residencies, to cover the cost of ink, grounds, tarlatan, cheesecloth, gum, grit, emulsion, solvents, vegetable oil, soap, paper towels, newsprint, and other consumables.

Supplies artists must bring

Artists must bring any special supplies that are not generally found in a print shop for everyday use (think PVA, gold leaf, etc). Personal tools ie: carving tools, X-acto knives, brushes, etc. Artists must also bring any plates, paper, and packing materials for shipping they wish to use.

Takach Press sells most printmaking supplies, including aluminum ball grained plate, smart plates, copper plates, and an amazing variety of papers. Supply runs will be available for residents.