CREATIVE INCUBATOR AND PROJECT SUPPORT / Creatives Helping Creatives Succeed
The Creative Incubator is designed to help artists and creative entrepreneurs grow their practice, strengthen their projects, and build sustainable businesses. The program is tailored for creatives who are already active in their field and ready to take their work to the next level. Through FIG’s Creative Incubator Program, participants gain access to educational workshops, peer-to-peer feedback, and hands-on guidance to develop and implement their projects in real time.
Future Ink Graphics’ (FIG) Creative Residency Program is a professional development residency for adults that identify as having a disability. The residency is awarded to 3-6 artists annually who want to learn about digital arts and technology, and silkscreen printing.
These artists work in the studio with a FIG instructor and Inclusion Specialist, Lauren Mailey, over the course of several months.
During the residency each artist creates screen printed and digital artwork to sell and display.
This program provides access to FIG's facility and ongoing support to qualified applicants.
These artists work in the studio with a FIG instructor and Inclusion Specialist, Lauren Mailey, over the course of several months.
During the residency each artist creates screen printed and digital artwork to sell and display.
This program provides access to FIG's facility and ongoing support to qualified applicants.
The residency includes:
• Access to FIG's facility
• 12 - 16 hours of one on one training in digital arts and/or silkscreen
• A stipend for supplies
• Access to professional development workshops and networking opportunities
FIG is proud to be an All Means All space and has created inclusive programming through support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
• Access to FIG's facility
• 12 - 16 hours of one on one training in digital arts and/or silkscreen
• A stipend for supplies
• Access to professional development workshops and networking opportunities
FIG is proud to be an All Means All space and has created inclusive programming through support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Future Ink Graphics' Summer 2025 Alumni Creative Residency Program!
In 2025, seven alumni of the Future Ink Graphics (FIG) Creative Residency were invited back for a special alumni residency—created in response to an exciting opportunity to showcase our program at the Kennedy Center’s LEAD® (Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability) Conference this August 2025 in Cleveland!
This alumni residency was sparked by the honor of being invited to present at LEAD, and it offers a unique chance to reconnect with past residents, celebrate their growth, and spotlight the lasting impact of the Creative Residency program. We can’t wait to see what this incredible group of artists creates together and how they represent FIG on a national stage.
This alumni residency was sparked by the honor of being invited to present at LEAD, and it offers a unique chance to reconnect with past residents, celebrate their growth, and spotlight the lasting impact of the Creative Residency program. We can’t wait to see what this incredible group of artists creates together and how they represent FIG on a national stage.
Future Ink Graphics’ (FIG) Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women is a fully funded, 3 month, fall residency awarded to a creative annually who self-identifies as a woman, and wants to learn about digital arts and technology, and silkscreen printing. This program provides access to FIG's facility and ongoing support to qualified applicants.
The residency includes:
• Access to FIG's facility
• 20 hours of one on one training in digital arts and/or silkscreen
• A stipend for supplies
• Inclusion in FIG's Women Who Print show
• The opportunity to conduct a demo or artists talk at the end of the residency, offered free to the public
The goal of the residency is to provide resources, training and opportunities to women artists and help to further develop their skills. By offering the residency at no cost to the artist, FIG continues its commitment to contributing to a more accessible and equitable arts community.
The residency includes:
• Access to FIG's facility
• 20 hours of one on one training in digital arts and/or silkscreen
• A stipend for supplies
• Inclusion in FIG's Women Who Print show
• The opportunity to conduct a demo or artists talk at the end of the residency, offered free to the public
The goal of the residency is to provide resources, training and opportunities to women artists and help to further develop their skills. By offering the residency at no cost to the artist, FIG continues its commitment to contributing to a more accessible and equitable arts community.
Anne Kibbe was a printmaker and instructor. She was a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art and her work is in several collections including the Westin. Anne volunteered at local print shops and had two studios in the city. In 2021, after her passing, her family generously donated her equipment and artwork to FIG. To honor Anne and her contributions to the growth of Cleveland artists, particularly women, FIG has created a residency program in her name.
"She was experimental and adventurous with her art…She understood creative people, and encouraged people to explore their creative side. She would compliment you on your bad handwriting, saying it had consistency and that's what made it good." – Ellie Kibbe
This program is supported by the Kibbe Family and the launch of the residency program was supported by the Chuck and Char Fowler Family Foundation.
"She was experimental and adventurous with her art…She understood creative people, and encouraged people to explore their creative side. She would compliment you on your bad handwriting, saying it had consistency and that's what made it good." – Ellie Kibbe
This program is supported by the Kibbe Family and the launch of the residency program was supported by the Chuck and Char Fowler Family Foundation.
OPEN CALL for
Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women
2026
Future Ink Graphics (FIG) is pleased to announce the 2026 Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women. This annual residency awards one artist who self-identifies as a woman the opportunity to develop new skills in digital arts, creative technology, and screen printing while receiving individualized mentorship and access to FIG's facilities.
Named in honor of printmaker and educator Anne Kibbe, the residency celebrates her legacy of supporting artists and expanding access to printmaking. A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, Anne's work is included in numerous collections, including the Westin. She volunteered at local print studios throughout Cleveland and maintained two studios in the city. Following her passing in 2021, her family generously donated her artwork and printmaking equipment to FIG. This residency continues Anne's commitment to fostering the growth of women artists in Northeast Ohio.
Named in honor of printmaker and educator Anne Kibbe, the residency celebrates her legacy of supporting artists and expanding access to printmaking. A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, Anne's work is included in numerous collections, including the Westin. She volunteered at local print studios throughout Cleveland and maintained two studios in the city. Following her passing in 2021, her family generously donated her artwork and printmaking equipment to FIG. This residency continues Anne's commitment to fostering the growth of women artists in Northeast Ohio.
Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Self-identify as a woman.
- Be an emerging or mid-career artist.
- Work in any 2D visual media or textiles.
- Be able to commit to the full duration of the residency.
Residency Includes
- 24/7 access to FIG's studio facilities during the residency.
- Up to 20 hours of one-on-one instruction in screen printing, digital arts, and creative technology.
- A materials budget provided through FIG.
- Inclusion in FIG's Women Who Print exhibition, presented in conjunction with the Cleveland Museum of Art's Annual Women in Print Exhibition.
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
- The opportunity to lead a public program, artist talk, demonstration, or workshop that engages the community.
Residency Goals
The Anne Kibbe Residency Program provides artists with the resources, training, mentorship, and professional opportunities needed to expand their creative practice. By offering the residency at no cost, FIG continues its commitment to making arts education and creative opportunities more accessible, equitable, and inclusive.
Throughout the residency, the selected artist will work closely with FIG staff through individualized studio sessions focused on screen printing and digital arts while developing new work and expanding their technical skills.
Throughout the residency, the selected artist will work closely with FIG staff through individualized studio sessions focused on screen printing and digital arts while developing new work and expanding their technical skills.
Selection Process
One artist will be selected by an independent panel of jurors. Applications will be evaluated based on artistic merit, creativity, originality, and the applicant's interest in expanding their practice through printmaking and digital arts.
To ensure a fair and unbiased review, FIG staff will not participate in the jury process.
To ensure a fair and unbiased review, FIG staff will not participate in the jury process.
Timeline
- Applications Open: August 17, 2026
- Application Deadline: Sept. 4, 2026
- Artist Notification: Sept. Sept. 14, 2026
- Residency Period: Oct. 5 – Dec. 11, 2026 (10 weeks)
How to Apply
Please submit all application materials as one PDF (maximum 10 MB) to opencall@futureinkgraphics.com.
Email Subject Line:
[First Name Last Name_Anne Kibbe Residency Application_Year]
Include:
Email Subject Line:
[First Name Last Name_Anne Kibbe Residency Application_Year]
Include:
- Letter of Interest (250 words maximum)
- Portfolio (3–5 images of recent work)
- Short artist biography (one paragraph)
- Current CV or résumé
Thank you for your interest in the Anne Kibbe Residency Program. We look forward to learning more about your work and reviewing your application.
Questions may be directed to info@futureinkgraphics.com
2026
Future Ink Graphics (FIG) se complace en anunciar la Convocatoria Abierta para el Programa de Residencia Anne Kibbe para Mujeres 2026. Esta residencia anual selecciona a una artista que se identifique como mujer para desarrollar nuevas habilidades en artes digitales, tecnología creativa y serigrafía, mientras recibe mentoría personalizada y acceso a las instalaciones de FIG.
Nombrada en honor a la grabadora y educadora Anne Kibbe, esta residencia celebra su legado de apoyo a las artistas y de ampliar el acceso al grabado. Anne fue egresada del Cleveland Institute of Art y su obra forma parte de importantes colecciones, incluyendo la del Westin. Fue voluntaria en diversos talleres de grabado de Cleveland y mantuvo dos estudios en la ciudad. Tras su fallecimiento en 2021, su familia donó generosamente su obra y su equipo de serigrafía a FIG. Esta residencia continúa el compromiso de Anne con el crecimiento y desarrollo de las mujeres artistas del noreste de Ohio.
Nombrada en honor a la grabadora y educadora Anne Kibbe, esta residencia celebra su legado de apoyo a las artistas y de ampliar el acceso al grabado. Anne fue egresada del Cleveland Institute of Art y su obra forma parte de importantes colecciones, incluyendo la del Westin. Fue voluntaria en diversos talleres de grabado de Cleveland y mantuvo dos estudios en la ciudad. Tras su fallecimiento en 2021, su familia donó generosamente su obra y su equipo de serigrafía a FIG. Esta residencia continúa el compromiso de Anne con el crecimiento y desarrollo de las mujeres artistas del noreste de Ohio.
Programa de Residencia Anne Kibbe para Mujeres
Requisitos de Elegibilidad
Las solicitantes deberán:
- Tener 18 años de edad o más.
- Identificarse como mujer.
- Ser artistas emergentes o de media carrera.
- Trabajar en medios bidimensionales o textiles.
- Comprometerse a participar durante toda la duración de la residencia.
La Residencia Incluye
- Acceso las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, a las instalaciones de FIG durante la residencia.
- Hasta 20 horas de capacitación individual en serigrafía, artes digitales y tecnología creativa.
- Un presupuesto para materiales proporcionado por FIG.
- Participación en la exposición Women Who Print, presentada en conjunto con la Exposición Anual Women in Print del Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Oportunidades de desarrollo profesional y mentoría.
- La oportunidad de presentar una actividad pública, como una charla de artista, demostración o taller que involucre a la comunidad.
Objetivos de la Residencia
El Programa de Residencia Anne Kibbe proporciona a las artistas recursos, capacitación, mentoría y oportunidades profesionales para fortalecer y expandir su práctica artística. Al ofrecer esta residencia sin costo para la artista seleccionada, FIG reafirma su compromiso con una educación artística y oportunidades creativas más accesibles, equitativas e inclusivas.
Durante la residencia, la artista seleccionada trabajará de manera individual con el personal de FIG en sesiones de estudio enfocadas en la serigrafía y las artes digitales, mientras desarrolla nuevas obras y amplía sus habilidades técnicas.
Durante la residencia, la artista seleccionada trabajará de manera individual con el personal de FIG en sesiones de estudio enfocadas en la serigrafía y las artes digitales, mientras desarrolla nuevas obras y amplía sus habilidades técnicas.
Proceso de Selección
Una artista será seleccionada por un jurado independiente. Las solicitudes serán evaluadas con base en la calidad artística, creatividad, originalidad y el interés de la solicitante en ampliar su práctica mediante la serigrafía y las artes digitales.
Para garantizar un proceso justo e imparcial, el personal de FIG no participará en la selección.
Para garantizar un proceso justo e imparcial, el personal de FIG no participará en la selección.
Calendario
- Apertura de la convocatoria: 17 de agosto de 2026
- Fecha límite para postularse: 5 de septiembre de 2026
- Notificación a la artista seleccionada: 14 de septiembre de 2026
- Periodo de residencia: Del 5 de octubre al 11 de diciembre de 2026 (10 semanas)
Cómo Postularse
Envíe todos los materiales de la solicitud en un solo archivo PDF (máximo 10 MB) a opencall@futureinkgraphics.com.
Asunto del correo electrónico:
[Nombre Apellido – Solicitud Residencia Anne Kibbe]
Incluya los siguientes materiales:
Asunto del correo electrónico:
[Nombre Apellido – Solicitud Residencia Anne Kibbe]
Incluya los siguientes materiales:
- Carta de interés (máximo 250 palabras)
- Portafolio con 3 a 5 imágenes de trabajos recientes
- Breve biografía artística (un párrafo)
- Currículum vitae o resumen profesional
Agradecemos su interés en el Programa de Residencia Anne Kibbe y esperamos conocer su trabajo y recibir su solicitud.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con nosotros en info@futureinkgraphics.com.
2025 / Anne Kibbe Residency Recipients:
Charley Frances is the 2025 recipient of the Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women!
FIG is excited to announce the 2025 Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women recipient —
Charley Frances / Mural and Multidisciplinary Artist
Charley is a self-taught artist based in Cleveland, known for her vibrant public murals and community-focused projects across the U.S. From Toronto to Baltimore, her work sparks connection—especially with and for youth.
This fall (Sept–Nov), she’ll join us at FIG to expand her practice, exploring silkscreen printing through mentorship and collaboration with local artists.
Charley Frances / Mural and Multidisciplinary Artist
Charley is a self-taught artist based in Cleveland, known for her vibrant public murals and community-focused projects across the U.S. From Toronto to Baltimore, her work sparks connection—especially with and for youth.
This fall (Sept–Nov), she’ll join us at FIG to expand her practice, exploring silkscreen printing through mentorship and collaboration with local artists.
2024 / Anne Kibbe Residency Recipients:
Cecilia Li is the 2024 recipient of the Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women!
FIG is excited to announce the 2024 Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women recipient —
Cecilia Li / Multidisciplinary Artist
Cecilia is a multidisciplinary artist from Cleveland, Ohio. Alongside a successful career in motion design, she has taken on an indiscriminately large array of creative projects-spanning 2-D mixed media, murals, interior design, digital installation - anything and everything that feeds her creative spirit. Her recent work is inspired by a deep spiritual connection to nature and her journey into motherhood.
Cecilia is thrilled to be the Anne Kibbe Artist in Residence for 2024!
Cecilia Li / Multidisciplinary Artist
Cecilia is a multidisciplinary artist from Cleveland, Ohio. Alongside a successful career in motion design, she has taken on an indiscriminately large array of creative projects-spanning 2-D mixed media, murals, interior design, digital installation - anything and everything that feeds her creative spirit. Her recent work is inspired by a deep spiritual connection to nature and her journey into motherhood.
Cecilia is thrilled to be the Anne Kibbe Artist in Residence for 2024!
2023 / Anne Kibbe Residency Recipients:
2023 recipient of the Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women, Adria Chavers!
Adria is a native of Honduras, grew up in Minnesota and came to Ohio when she enrolled at The College of Wooster, from which she received a bachelor's degree in Studio Art. After graduating from college, she completed two years of AmeriCorps service, and has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 10 years.
Adria is the Owner/Artist of A.C. Creativity, a small, Latina-owned art business. She has been published in a few local and national articles and facilitates painting classes/paint parties throughout the city.
She and her husband of almost seven years have two children. Adria enjoys the outdoors, creating art, sudoku, word searches, and hanging out with friends and family.
Adria is the Owner/Artist of A.C. Creativity, a small, Latina-owned art business. She has been published in a few local and national articles and facilitates painting classes/paint parties throughout the city.
She and her husband of almost seven years have two children. Adria enjoys the outdoors, creating art, sudoku, word searches, and hanging out with friends and family.
2022 / Anne Kibbe Residency Recipients:
2022 AK Residency: Future Ink Graphics is excited to announce the first recipient of the Anne Kibbe Residency Program for Women, Nathalie Bermudez!
"I entered the world of painting after coming to the United States from Colombia. At that time, I felt an intense need to connect with my culture and my roots. I decided my paintings must tell the story of where I came from, where I once belonged, because the culture shock confused me completely.
So I began by telling the stories of people from my country that cannot tell their own stories. My paintings, I realized, would tell the stories of Colombia's indigenous and Afro-indigenous people, of our Afro-Colombian roots that are abandoned by the political class in Colombia." – Nathalie Bermudez
Nathalie will be working in FIG learning to screen print with artist and owner of ApeMade, April Bleakeny.
So I began by telling the stories of people from my country that cannot tell their own stories. My paintings, I realized, would tell the stories of Colombia's indigenous and Afro-indigenous people, of our Afro-Colombian roots that are abandoned by the political class in Colombia." – Nathalie Bermudez
Nathalie will be working in FIG learning to screen print with artist and owner of ApeMade, April Bleakeny.
FIG offers a variety of programs both onsite and off in screen printing, mixed media design and digital arts. Customized programs with FIG allows individuals, organizations and businesses to work with the FIG staff to create a unique program and/or project that fits the needs and desired outcomes of our clients.
*Consultation for customized programs are up to 2 hours at no charge. Any additional planning due to a complex request or if changes are made to the original program, meeting fees are charged at $35 an hour.
* Programs must be scheduled no less than 3 weeks in advance. Programs planned under 3 weeks will incur a rush fee or may not be able to be booked due to schedule conflicts.
* Programs must be scheduled no less than 3 weeks in advance. Programs planned under 3 weeks will incur a rush fee or may not be able to be booked due to schedule conflicts.
Examples of programs FIG has conducted:
- Tote bag screen printing with the community at a public Health Clinic
- In-school and after school arts educational classes and mentorship
- Adult workshops for team building and creative outlet
- Private family t-shirt design and printing workshop
FIG Customized Programs Request:
Please allow us 10 business days to respond to your submission.