Title: Digital fabrication for artists residency
Author: Elisabeth Kuchera
Published: November 3, 2025

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## About the Digital Fabrication for Artists Residency Program

![](https://tvcog.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Learn-digital-fabrication-techniques-
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**This program provides local, underserved artists with education on digital fabrication
tools, studio space, tool access, materials stipend, final showcase- for free.**

The program provides a series of intensive, hands-on classes in 3D printing, laser
cutting and more, plus 24/7 access to dedicated studio space and equipment.

**Upon completion of the classes, residents create a final showcase for Troy’s annual
Victorian Stroll celebration, which draws in thousands of visitors each year.** 

The 2025 residency is currently taking place, and is offered in partnership with
Collar Works as a co-residency opportunity.

#### Information for Potential Funders and Sponsors

What are digital fabrication tools? Why is it so important for artists to have access
to these tools and training on how to use them? What can artists create using these
tools? See the slideshow below exploring the 2024 Resident’s journey to answer those
questions!

[2025 Digital Fabrication for Artists Residency Presentation](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGregrhaEs/kdZSO21Ne_vUkEtsTUwIDA/view?utm_content=DAGregrhaEs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=embeds&utm_source=link)
by TVCOG Admin

_Can’t view the slideshow in your browser? [Click here!](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGregrhaEs/tF-AK3-KUWOtPxvf1CMsDA/view?utm_content=DAGregrhaEs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h607ba22d8a)_

#### Other Information:

 * [Copy of Howard and Bush Concept Paper](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGzEd_LNos/G944K0VFl92BypeB8tJKMw/view?utm_content=DAGzEd_LNos&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h13e3940a15#1)
 * See 2025 Program Information [**Here**](https://www.tvcog.net/residency/)
    - Includes: 2025 Residency application copy, eligibility guidelines, program
      expectations, program schedule

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#### **_The 2025 program is made possible by support from: _**

**The Arts Center of the Capital Region “Arts Thrive and Grow” grant**
** Launchbox****
Collar Works****T Backer Fund**

_Arts Thrive and Grow has been funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor.
We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins for her extraordinary commitment
and leadership, and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: 
Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia
Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh._

_Launchbox provides individual warehouse and work suites from 150 to 1,000 square
feet. For no extra charge, Launchbox members also enjoy access to support spaces
and amenities including a three-bay loading dock, material handling equipment, photo
studio, coworking cafe, meeting rooms, redundant high-speed Internet and more. The
facility is fully climate controlled and accessible 24/7._**