ABOUT THE PROGRAM

  • The A/P Studio is a shared space for independent and safe use of equipment.
  • Facility renters must have some familiarity and experience with the techniques and equipment that they will use during their facility rental.
  • A/P staff are here to support facility Renters as they get settled in the studio setting, and are often available to provide basic troubleshooting advice.
  • Before booking your first rental, you will schedule a studio tour with A/P staff so that we better understand your rental needs and provide a full safety orientation.
  • To support the safety of all renters, the facility, and A/P equipment, renters must receive annual staff authorization for working independently in their desired print medium(s) and using specialized tools and machines.

Interested in becoming a new studio renter?

Want to get started with your studio tour and safety orientation, we’d love to hear from you!

CLICK HERE to get in touch with us!

Feeing Rusty?

If you’d like a refresher or need to build skills in a print technique before renting, A/P offers regular workshops for all experience levels, including those who are brand new to print.

CLICK HERE for upcoming workshops or to coordinate a private tutorial!

Scroll down to see details about:

  • Facility Rental options and rates
  • NEW! Individual Studio options and rates
  • Items available for rent/purchase at A/P (i.e., screen rentals, transparency film printing, inks, photolitho plates, etc.)
  • Frequently Asked Questions 

FOR RENTERS: BOOK YOUR NEXT RENTAL DAY HERE

Fill out the Rental Request Form

Note: Rental bookings are generally available during open hours only, when staff are present and able to support renters.

Open Hours: Wednesday from 10am – 8pm; Thursday to Saturday from 10am – 5pm

Studio Rentals outside of staff hours are available for current FOB holders only. To inquire about FOB assignment, please contact an A/P staff member.

FAcility Access Rentals

Single Day OPTIONs

1 Day Rental – $40

  • Perfect for the occasional printer who needs access to our equipment to move their projects forward.
  • $30.00 Student and Recent Graduate Rate*

(includes $5.00 General Material Fee)

Wednesday Night Discount Rate – $20

  • Perfect for folks becoming familiar with the space, and when you have a small project and/or prep work to do.
  • $16.00 Student and Recent Graduate Rate*

(includes $5.00 General Material Fee)

    Multi-Day options

    All multi-day rentals may be purchased at any time and will be activated upon the first rental booking.

    Multi-day rental purchases are non-refundable, cannot be transferred to other A/P renters, and will expire if not activated within one year of purchase. Rentals are non-transferable to other members.

    5-Day Pass Facility Rental – $150

    • Perfect for printers who are semi frequent studio renters with busy schedules.
    • Valid for 4 months from the first day of activation.
    • $113.00 Student and Recent Graduate Rate*

    (includes $25.00 General Material Fee)

        10-Day Pass Facility Rental – $240

        • Perfect for printers who are semi frequent studio renters with larger projects to complete.
        • Valid for 6 months from the first day of activation.
        • $190.00 Student and Recent Graduate Rate*

        (includes $50.00 General Material Fee)

            Long-Term options

            All long term rentals may be purchased at any time and will be activated upon the first rental booking.

            Long term rental purchases are non-refundable, cannot be transferred to other A/P renters, and will expire if not activated within one year of purchase. Rentals are non-transferable to other members.

            1 Week Facility Rental – $140

            • Perfect for folks becoming familiar with the space, and when you have a small project and/or prep work to do.
            • $16.00 Student and Recent Graduate Rate*

            (includes $5.00 General Material Fee)

              6 Month Facility Rental – $870

              • A great option if you have several projects on the go for the next little while. This option can be purchased in 2 installments. 
              • $757.00 Student and Recent Graduate Rate*

              (includes $115.00 General Material Fee)

                1 Month Facility Rental – $200

                • Great for project-based printers who know they will need frequent studio access for a set amount of time.
                • $152.00 Student and Recent Graduate Rate*

                (includes $40.00 General Material Fee)

                  1 Year Facility Rental – $1200

                  • The best value and flexibility for the avid printer. This option may be purchased all at once or in quarterly installments.
                  • $908.00 Student and Recent Graduate Rate*

                  (includes $225.00 General Material Fee)

                    *Student and Recent Graduate Discount: Eligible renters must request this rate and show Student ID indicating they are a current student or have graduated within the previous 12 months of rental start date. Student rates apply to those enrolled in high school or post secondary educational programs with a valid student ID card. Student rates are also applicable for those receiving AISH upon the presentation of benefits card. Please contact us if you have any questions!

                    Individual Studios to rent

                    NEW!

                    Need some extra space as a ‘home-base’ for your creative print practice? 

                    A/P now has up to 10 individual studio spaces that are 5’x8′ that can be rented on a 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, or annual basis!

                    • Individual Studio Rentals are for folks who are working in print-media (expanded practices with additional media welcome) and includes Printmaking Facility Access.
                    • Each individual studio space includes a desk, chair, and rolling lockable file cabinet, and space to pin your work up.
                    • Individual studio renters are welcome to bring in additional storage shelves/containers etc.
                    • In the event that there are no Individual Studio vacancies, new studio requests will be added to a first come first serve waitlist. 

                    individual studio options

                    All Individual Studio rentals may be purchased at any time and MUST BE activated within 3 weeks of purchase.

                    Individual Studio Rental purchases are non-refundable, cannot be transferred to other A/P renters, and will expire if not activated within 3 weeks of purchase. 

                    Depending on availability, two adjacent individual studios may be combined to create one 10’x8′ individual studio – contact A/P staff for corresponding fees for this option.

                    1-Month Individual Studio Rental – $350

                    • This price includes One Month Facility Rental Access
                    • If you are already a Facility Access Renter on a 6-Month or 1-Year Facility Rental Contract, you can add a 1-Month Individual Studio Rental for the difference. 

                    3-Month Individual Studio Rental – $990

                    • This price includes 3 Months of Facility Rental Access
                    • If you are already a Facility Access Renter on a 6-Month or 1-Year Facility Rental Contract, you can add a 3-Month Individual Studio Rental for the difference. 

                    6-Month Individual Studio Rental – $1590

                    • This price includes One Month Facility Rental Access
                    • If you are already a Facility Access Renter on a 1-Year Facility Rental Contract, you can add a 6-Month Individual Studio Rental for the difference. 
                    • This Rental option can be purchased in 2 installments.

                    1-Year Individual Studio Rental – $2520

                    • This price includes 1-Year Facility Rental Access
                    • This Rental option can be purchased in quarterly installments.
                    CONTACT A/P TO REQUEST AN INDIVIDUAL STUDIO!

                    items for rent/purchase when renting

                    Silkscreen Rentals

                    Available in mesh counts of 100 – 300 and frame sizes ranging from 15″ x 15″ to larger than 25″ x 36″ we might have the right screen to suit your project! For Studio use only, deposit refundable upon screen being cleaned. Read more

                    Lithography Stone Rentals

                    With sizes ranging from 10″ x 12″ to 20″ x 18″ we have suitable stones for every size of project. For Studio use only, deposit refundable upon stone being cleaned. Read more

                    Photolithography Plates

                    We carry Eagle positive photolithography plates for member purchase, which can be cut down to specific sizes. Read more

                    Transparency Printing

                    We carry 13″x19″ transparency film, which we use to print transparencies Read more

                    Ink for Purchase

                    While we recommend that renters bring their own ink for their projects. We recognize that some types of ink are not available locally and often only small quantities are needed for projects. Read more

                    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

                    WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH MY STUDIO RENTAL?

                    General Materials

                    A general material fee is included in rental type, which covers common consumable materials that are used for the various printmaking processes that the studio can accommodate.

                    Examples include: Photo-emulsion and emulsion remover, etching grounds, ferric chloride, carborundum grit, plate developer and finisher, low VOC solvents and other cleaning materials, tape, rags, phone books, tarlatan, etc.

                    Equipment and tools

                    While working in the Studio, Renters have access to the necessary equipment and tools to carry out the printing technique that they are working in. Examples include: presses, etching tools such as etching needles and burnishers, carving tools, brayers, palette knives, soaking trays, letterpress furniture and a selection of lead and wood type, silkscreen squeegees and spatulas, pressure washer, exposure unit, etc.

                    WHAT MATERIALS SHOULD RENTERS BRING WITH THEM? 

                    Renters are responsible for bringing their own additional items such as: printing substrates (including newsprint for testing), plates (including copper plates for etching, wood or linoleum for relief, collagraph plate, etc.), drawing materials, and any other special materials that you like to use to carry out your work. Renters may bring their own screens if they have them, or they may rent A/P screens for a small fee.

                    Renters must also bring their own silkscreen inks and printing medium, which are locally available. For renters who are working in letterpress, silkscreen, intaglio and relief, A/P has a selection of inks that may be purchased in small amounts to complete your projects.

                    It is recommended that renters also supply their own mylar.

                    Thank you to our incredible Studio Sponsor and friendly local art supply store, Inglewood Art Supplies!

                    Inglewood Art Supplies is an official A/P Studio Sponsor by playing a key role in A/P's low workshop fees, and providing all A/P members with 20% discounts at their retail location!

                    You can find them online at inglewoodartsupplies.com and in Bridgeland at 646 1 Ave NE, Calgary, AB.