A Print in Time, juried by multi-disciplinary artist Amze Emmons, features a broad range of printmaking techniques (including photography) by local artists working in a series that create a narrative or body of work. The mission of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy is to support and promote arts,...
Pravoslav Sovák, Sovák Graphics Retrospective, 1970 Intaglio 13.75 x 18 inches Edition of 70 In recognition of The Print Center's 100th Anniversary, Creative Philadelphia- the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy has invited The Print Center to mount an exhibition in the Art Gallery in City Hall. More Than One: Print Publications from...
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: An-My Le is photographed on September 21, 2012 in Brooklyn, NY. (Photo by Matt Carr for Home Front Communications) An-My Lê is an artist whose photographs of landscapes transformed by war or other forms of military activity blur the boundaries between fact and fiction and are rich with layers...
Join The St.Claire and Artblog at Vox Populi, AUX as they lead a group of local artists and writers in a discussion of selected exhibits in Philadelphia - Becky Suss at ICA, People’s Paper Coop at the Village of Arts and Humanities & Gabriel Martinez: Bayside Revisited at the Print Center. Moderator Suzanne Seesman (Co-Director, The St. Claire) will be joined by...
Temple Contemporary Temple Contemporary at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, has invited Letterproeftuin, a traveling open-source design studio and neo-craft workshop, to collaborate on the design and production of their October 2015 calendar. This design team will take up residence in the gallery space from October 26-30. Temple Contemporary’s mission is to creatively re-imagine...
Dox Thrash, Coal Breaker, c. 1942 The Works Project Administration (WPA) provided opportunities for black artists to explore their creativity, gain access to new technology, and develop their artistic voices. Leslie King-Hammond will discuss the visual legacy of the WPA and printmaking pursuits by black artists in Philadelphia and other urban centers around the country....
Photo by Jaime Alvarez Before Philadelphia had a vibrant restaurant and bar scene, The Print Center was the site of regular social get-togethers. With the help of the Center City Residents Association, Friends in the City and Temple University LGBTQ Alumni Association, we welcome our Rittenhouse neighbors to join us for a tour of our...
Ashley Limes, Platform II, 2013 Join Creative Philadelphia and The Print Center for an Open Air Screenprinting Workshop with Philadelphia printmaker, Ashley Limés. Ashley will be demonstrating the screenprinting process for all who attend by printing an original design, created especially for The Print Center’s 100th Anniversary. Attendees can take home a piece of...
Elizabeth Peyton, Rirkrit (two), 2002 Published by Two Palms, NY Although we live in the digital age, print continues to have urgency and ubiquity in contemporary art and society. In honor of The Print Center's 100th anniversary, Sarah Suzuki, from the Museum of Modern Art, will lead a discussion exploring the inventive uses of print with...
Mildred Dillon, The Print Club, Serigraph, 1944.Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia In celebration of the Print Center’s Centennial, The Philadelphia Free Library, Print & Picture Collection is mounting an exhibition of works by artists associated with The Print Center and its predecessor The Print Club over the last 100 years. On view November 9 –...