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Michael Marling de Cuellar, Southern Company, 2006. Gum arabic transfer, 10 x 8". Stephanie Smith, Nature, 2003. Woodcut and linocut, 7.25 x 10". Both prints are in the current traveling exhibition Soap Box Prints: For a Cleaner Environment. The American Print Alliance
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The American Print Alliance is a consortium of non-profit printmakers' councils in the United States and Canada. The Alliance sponsors national and international projects, like this website and traveling exhibitions. Alliance funding comes primarily from subscriptions to our journal, Contemporary Impressions. Read it to catch up on the critical issues surrounding contemporary print arts, take part in the dialogue and inspire your creativity. By supporting the Alliance with your subscription, you also get an advocacy organization, exhibitions, resource publications, and more. Make a commitment to help us bring the print arts to their fullest potential! |
Guide to Printmaking, Papermaking and Book Arts Workshops in Canada and the United States |
Our Guide to Workshops is now an online resource, easy to search and free for subscribers to our journal, Contemporary Impressions. As a resource for the print arts community, the Guide lists workshops open to artists besides the owner where you can take a class, rent time to work independently, apply to be published, contract to have plates printed, etc. Colleges and universities are included if they bring in visiting artists or offer access / classes outside a regular degree program (often in community or continuing education programs). Information includes techniques and press sizes, paper and book arts, photo and computer facilities, galleries, classes, handicapped accessibility, and much more. About 575 workshops are listed so far. |
Print Dialogue Day: November 6, 2010 at Kennesaw State University (just north of Atlanta) |
We enjoyed a full day of panels and demonstrations, fun conversations and intense discussions: "How to promote yourself as an artist in the 21st century," with Ben Goldman, Sam Parker and Terri Dilling; "Print Chat 20 x 20" slideshow presentations, and a demonstration of multiple plate transfer processes by Michael Marling. Among the exhibitions was an installation of the Alliance's PrintSpin project of pinwheels made by Kennesaw students. See our poster (PDF). |
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Soap Box Prints 2: Prints, Politics & Democracy |
Our current traveling exhibition shows how prints express the rights and responsibilities of democracy and inspire people to defend freedoms, serve in elected office, vote, demonstrate and take part in political life. The exhibition itself demonstrates that prints can be an influential part of the democratic process. The exhibit is traveling: please help us find additional venues, so we can demonstrate to the world how printmakers advocate for democracy. |
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In honor of Ken Kerslake, who of all his many awards was proudest of his recognitions for teaching excellence, our board of directors has established The Kenneth Kerslake Memorial Fund for Student Subscriptions to Contemporary Impressions, the journal of the American Print Alliance. |
Soap Box Prints: For a Cleaner Environment. This portfolio of 120 prints, paperworks and artists' books is available to travel to venues throughout North America. The first opening was at our Print Dialogue Day 2007 at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Schedule the exhibition at your school or environmental organization! |
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Subscribers, be sure to look at the Competitive Exhibits listing we've just updated for more opportunities to show your work! |
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The Alliance has become a Benefits Affiliate with Freelancers Union, providing access to group-rate and individual health, dental, life and disability insurance — with a waiver of the $40 insurance application fee, thanks to this new partnership! You must be a current subscriber to Contemporary Impressions or member of an allied council for your insurance application fee to be waived. Send a note to director @ printalliance . org (be sure to delete the spaces, we're trying to protect the mailbox), subject: Insurance, and we'll be glad to send you the waiver code. (Please note that applications are subject to standard eligibility rules and procedures.)
Freelancers Union is a nonprofit membership organization that represents the needs of independent workers through advocacy, information and service. Members have access to group-rate insurance plans, educational seminars and networking events, and participation in advocacy campaigns. Visit www.freelancersunion.org and join for free.
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PrintSpin is a print and paper project that takes a light-hearted look at wind energy, engaging the public by showcasing printmaking techniques and three-dimensional design. The Alliance challenges printmakers, especially students, to get involved as advocates for clean energy and for printmaking. Carol Pulin, director of the American Print Alliance, is available for workshops. 