Micro-Residency: Animatic Print - Books in Motion

Create your own animated film and screen-printed artist book 

This four-week micro-residency explores movement and how it can be captured and translated through animatic imagery. Working across drawing, photography, and video, participants will develop frame-by-frame sequences that evolve into a short animated film and a hand-printed animatic artist book. 

The micro-residency investigates the relationship between motion and print, encouraging participants to experiment with storytelling through image sequences and to translate time-based media into physical form using screen printing techniques. 

Residents will be supported throughout the process with access to studio facilities, technical guidance, and masterclasses, culminating in a final open studio presentation of their work. 

What We Provide 

1. Access to a silkscreen studio 
2. Private studio space 
3. Masterclasses and industry expertise 

What You Will Gain 

1. Experience in developing frame-by-frame visual narratives 
2. Practical knowledge of animation principles and storytelling 
3. Skills in screen printing and translating motion into print 
4. The opportunity to produce a short, animated film 
5. Developing your own limited-edition, hand-printed animatic artist book 
6. A final open studio presenting completed works 

Who is it for? 

Artists working across drawing, printmaking, animation, photography, and videography. 

What is Misk Art Institute Silkscreen Lab? 

A specialized screen-printing studio located at the basement level of Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall dubbed “Masaha.” The lab is outfitted with the latest screen-printing equipment, tools, and materials. It is open to artists who wish to learn or experiment through Misk Art Institute’s ongoing programing including specialized masterclasses, workshops, and residency programs. 

Note: Participants are expected to commit to the full duration of the program, with no exceptions.