Upcoming Calendar

•Classes and Workshops
See Education Page

•September 7-29, 2007 - Printmakers Paradise Exhibit
A printmaking exhibit in partnership with the Fulton County Arts Council Southwest Arts Center
Reception: September 7, 7pm-9pm
A revealing exhibit of fine art prints and the plates from whence they came. Show includes Ric Washington, Terumi Todd, Derrick Roach, Joe Tsambiras, Marie Weaver, Constance Falconer, Jerome McInnish, Robin Singer, Andrea White, Gina Reynoso, Joey Hannaford, and Jerushia Graham, and the work of printmakers from the Southwest Art Center. Exhibit located at the Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd., Atlanta, GA 30331. www.fultonarts.org.

•Sept 22 - Oct 19, 2007 - Elementals Exhibit
An Exhibition of Works on Paper hosted by the SCAD-Atlanta Printmaking Department at Blue Tower Gallery at Metropolitan Warehouses. www.bluetowergallery.com
Reception: September 22, 7pm-midnight
Featuring Cannonball Press of New York, Yee Haw Industries of Knoxville and a comprehensive survey of Georgia Printmakers from around the state. Several APS members are participating.

During the reception at Blue Tower, APS will have an open studio from 8-10pm, so please drop by to visit our facility!


•December 2, 2007 - Holiday Open House 3-5pm
APS open house includes a print sale, studio tour, and demonstrations. Free and open to the public.


Past Events - 2007:
•September 9, 2007 - Members Portfolio Exchange
Prints due at the APS studio today.
Theme: TAKING OFF. The portfolios will be distributed at the Open House on December 2.

•June 10, 2007 - HOW Studio Tour
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Atlanta Printmakers Studio was one of the tour stops for the HOW Design Conference in Atlanta.

•May 20, 2007 - APS Members Meeting
Sunday, May 20 at 3pm
Meeting in the studio to provide an update of APS activities and accomplishments, plus time for questions, suggestions and discussions among members.

•April 2-6, 2007 - Printmaking for Teens, Spring Break
M-F, 9am - 12 noon each day
Organized by Hammonds House Gallery, APS conducted a week-long printmaking workshop for middle school and high school students.

•March 10, 2007 - I can be a Printmaker
Saturday, March 10, 12-3pm
APS presents a workshop for kids to learn about printmaking while creating a community print quilt that will be displayed at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Sponsored by the Fulton County Art's Council's Public Art Program.

•February 10, 2007 - Relief Print Workshop
Saturday, Feb 10, 1-4pm
APS conducted a workshop for the community's youth, in conjunction with the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art exhibition, Hale Woodruff, Elizabeth Prophet and the Academy.

•February 3-4, 2007
CHRIS PIG WORKSHOP & LECTURE
Two events with British printmaker Chris Pig. Presented by Atlanta Printmakers Studio and SCAD Atlanta Printmaking Department

•January 18 - March 10, 2007 - Printmaking Exhibit
Reception: January 18, 6pm-8pm
Atlanta Printmakers Studio members exhibition at Swan Coach House Gallery, curated by Marianne Lambert


Past Events - 2006:
•December 9, 2006 - Holiday Cards/Letterpress Printing
Informal letterpress printing session with guidance from Stephanie Smith.

•December 3, 2006 - Studio Open House
Sunday, Dec. 3, 2pm-5pm

•November 7, 2006 - Printmaking Lecture/Demo
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 12noon-1:30pm
APS presents a printmaking lecture and demonstration in coordination with the current exhibit at Clark Atlanta University.

•September 23, 2006 - APS Yard Sale
Saturday, September 23, 8am-2pm
Yard sale to benefit APS

•September 16, 2006 - East Atlanta Strut
Saturday, September 16, 10am-7pm
APS provided printmaking activities for children and had a print exhibit booth during the East Atlanta Strut

•September 10, 2006 - Hammonds House Demonstrations
Sunday, September 10, 3:00-5:00pm
APS presented a series of printmaking demonstrations at Hammonds House Museum in conjunction with the Elizabeth Catlett exhibition "Love, Life and Revolution."

•August 26, 2006 - Made in the Shade Festival
Saturday, August 26, 12:00-5:00pm
APS provided printmaking activities for children during "Made in the Shade", an art festival in historic Grant Park.

•August 5, 2006 - Gallery Talk at Ty Stokes
Saturday, August 5, 3:00pm
"Prints from the Flying Horse Press". Guided tour of the exhibit and also a tour of the gallery owners' private collection, which includes many prints.

•June 24, 2006 - Letterpress Workshop
Saturday, June 24, 10am-4pm
Instructor: Julie Harmon

•May 27, 2006 - Engraving Workshop
Saturday, May 27, 10am-4pm
Chastain Art Center, Atlanta
Instructor: Andrea White

•May 21, 2006 - Members Meeting
Sunday, May 21st, 2006 3:00PM
at Claret Arts, 2115 Hills Ave NW, Atlanta  30318
A business meeting to provide updates on membership, finances, equipment and our studio search. Guest speaker, artist and educator Norman J. Wagner gave a presentation about his work. 

•Feb 22 - March 22 - APS Founding Members Show
Gainesville State College
This was our first exhibit, open to all APS founding members.


•January 21, 2006 - Monotype Workshop
Saturday, January 21, 10am to 4pm
Kennesaw State University Print Studio

Past Events - 2005:
•August 20 - Printmaking Party
Print linoleum blocks as we break in our Vandercook press!

•September 17 - East Atlanta Strut
APS provided printmaking activities at the children’s tent during the East Atlanta Strut.

•September 24 - Yard Sale
Not an art sale, but an actual yard sale with all proceeds going to APS. 

•October 14 & 15 - Print Sewing Days
Friday, October 14 1pm – 4pm
Saturday, October 15 10am – 1pm
Chastain Art Center's Printmaking Studio
Stitched together our prints from the August 20 Printing Party to create one large print.

•November 12 - Print Dialogue Day
The American Print Alliance's Print Dialogue Day, hosted by Michael Marling at North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega, Georgia. Our president, Stephanie Smith, gave a presentation about APS.

•November 20 - Guerrilla Screen Printing Workshop
Start silk screening in your own home for less than $50!

•December 11, 2005 - Holiday Party / General Meeting
Sunday Evening, December 11th, 6-9PM 
at The Seen Gallery 321 W. Hill St. Decatur 30030