Launched in 2018, the AUPresses Directors Residency Program is intended for directors in its Small Press community. Modeled on the Association’s successful residency program for mid-level press staff, this program provides funding for directors to spend a few days visiting with and learning from another member press.
The Directors Residency Program is open to press directors from Regular or Affiliate member presses with annual net sales of less than $1.5 million. In addition, directors at Introductory member presses are eligible to apply in the fourth or final year of their introductory period. he program funds transportation and room/board costs for the participants. The host press should incur no direct costs.
Applications will be due by January 8, 2025.