34th Annual International Small Print Exhibition

continues...!

The opening was SPECTACULAR last weekend. Thanks to all who came out and bought such lovely artwork and gifts. Word on the street was that we outdid ourselves this year with both the international and new CPC member work.

And now we'll be open the next 3 weeks daily 12-5 (closed Mondays)!!

Extended holiday shopping hours:

12-5 daily (closed Mondays), Dec 5-23

Late Night Shopping: Thursday, Dec 7 & 14, 5-8pm

(come for the prints, stay for the hot spiced cider)

We're ready for you!!

Over 90 artists! Bite sized, hand made prints from across the known universe have winged their way to Chicago, clothing the CPC walls in a visual celebration unprecedented in both scope and quality. Featuring the finest new work being done internationally and locally by CPC gallery artists, faculty, and studio members. Collect gorgeous, affordable prints to give as gifts or as a special treat for yourself. Prepare to be inspired. Bring your parents, children, friends, teachers, and favorite holiday sweater. It's basically the hottest spot on Western Avenue just north of the Lincoln/Western split in Lincoln Square. Looking forward to seeing you at our oasis of originality...!

The exhibition continually changes as we sell work from the wall and replace it with new, so you can be assured of new surprises with every visit. In the "gift" department we also have hand painted birds, artist-made cards, journals, tea towels and chocoIART (while supplies last!). It's everyone's favorite gifty print fest. Here's a wee teaser of some of the mini screenprints we have available from Jojo Kobe studio in Chiang Mai:

We're also featuring some new etchings by Ammarin Kuntawong, including this gem:

If you see work here that interests you, simply reach out and we'll hold it for you if it hasn't already sold!

top, L-R: Kumi Obata, Damon Kowarsky, Alberto Cruz

middle: Kim Laurel, Kouki Tsuritani, Sarah Smelser

bottom: Jaco Putker, Kathryn Polk, Ammarin Kuntawong

Here's a lil video teaser...

Please visit us during our special extended gallery hours, or make a private appointment. For those who would rather shop in your pj's while petting the dog, visit our online store, which we are now updating weekly with brand new work!

AND... for those who prefer shopping in the evening after work, CPC is participating in the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce Late Night Shopping events Dec 7 & 14. Check out all the wonderful boutique shops, small businesses, and holiday lights in our amazing neighborhood:

Grabadolandia recap

We had a great time slinging etchings from our mini press at the National Museum of Mexican Art for the 11th iteration of the GRABADOLANDIA printmaking Festival, hosted by Instituto Gráfico de Chicago. Printmakers came from far and wide to celebrate all things inky at this family friendly event.

This may be our favorite response to a print reveal EVER:

PRIVATE and SEMI PRIVATE CLASSES

currently available through Jan 1, 2024

CPC prioritizes the safety of our studio environment and community. Students are currently still required to be fully vaccinated, with masks optional but sometimes recommended depending on the preference of both teachers and students.

Newbie CPC members with their studio keys! From clockwise: Tara Sabini, Brett McLoughlin, Dom MacLean, Seth Savarick, Olga Kalantarov Hautin, & August Miller. WELCOME!

SUPPORT THE STUDIO

Inky Friends of CPC

If you’ve enjoyed CPC’s exhibitions and programming and want to help expand our impact, consider becoming an Inky Friend! The Inky Friend initiative is a way for you to support the work we do, and a way for us to recognize you as a special friend of CPC through gifts, print discounts, exhibition opportunities, and more! You can even have a litho stone named in your honor.

PRINTS

(BEAUTIFUL THINGS YOU CAN BUY RIGHT NOW ONLINE)

Delia Touche, Young Warrior of Dinosaur Nation, 5- color screenprint w blind embossing, 15 x 14 in,

$250, BUY NOW

Matt Bodett, Is Sea, drypoint & trace monotype, 11.25 x 10 in, $75, BUY NOW

Sarah Smelser, Playing Dress Up, Monotype, 7 x 8 in, $200, BUY NOW

Dennis O'Malley Bridgetender @ Michigan Ave & Wacker, Hand painted etching, 6.5 x 6 in, $180, BUY NOW

To the CPC Community

from Deborah Maris Lader, Director/Founder

(originally sent on October 2)

The State of the Printshop

While the studio is in its prime, I have decided to begin the process of stepping away from directing the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative in order for the workshop to chart its future course with younger leadership. During this transition, beginning in January 2024, some of our programming will be paused, including classes and gallery exhibitions. Read on......

The response to this announcement has been overwhelmingly positive and beautiful. Thank you for your wonderful well wishes and thoughtful letters. Deborah will begin to follow up on all the proposals and inquiries in the next month, so please be patient. Who wants to run a print shop and chart the future course of a world renown studio? If you're that special person, please reach out!

SMALL PRINT SHOW GRAND OPENING RECAP

A few fun photos from last weekend's Grand Opening Party...

CW: Happy browsers, Kim Laurel's hand painted wooden "luv birds", and Deb's art-wrapped moleskine journals.

top, L-R: Narit Tananon, Tony Fitzpatrick, Sarah Smelser

middle: Mehdi Darvishi, Stephanie Toral, Delia Touche

bottom: Dianne Fogwell, Srijai Kantawang, Dennis O'Malley

See you for more big fun at the small print show!

top, L-R: Kitikong, Kouki Tsuritani, Hiroshi Ariyama

middle: Ammarin Kuntawong, Susan Hall, Dom MacLean

bottom: Jill Kramer, Eric Wilson, Deborah Maris Lader

top, L-R: Duffy O'Connor, Carrie Lingscheit, Grazvyda A

middle: Sarah Smelser, Alberto Cruz, Brett McLoughlin

bottom: Catherine Winings, Atlan Arceo-Witzl, Olga Hautin