BIG Show SMALL Print...Sneak Peeks!

Brace yourselves, Art folks...

The CPC's 24th Annual International Small Print show is ALMOST here!

Official Exhibition Opening: Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8

11 - 7pm, both days

PREVIEW the Small Print show: Friday, Dec 6, 12-5pm

with special holiday open hours: 12-5pm Tuesdays - Sundays (December 10 - 22 only)

We've been doing this show for 24 years, and it just keeps getting better! 

Over 60 artists, as well as your veteran faves.   

 Purchase unique gifts for your loved ones this holiday, as well as support local and international artists - Many prints under $100!

 Meet and greet over hot cider, fresh brewed coffee, and artist-made treats in an oasis of warmth on Western Avenue.... We can't wait to see you and show you around! 

This show will also feature a HUGE selection of small artist-made cards, books, t-shirts, posters and other DIY gifts. 

Jill Chitenden, Pinus Strobus-White Pine, Etching, $80

Matt Bodett, I Can't Understand, Drypoint & Mixed Media,  $90

CPC Holiday Storefront

Over 200 prints to choose from!



FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Grazvyda Andrijauskaite (Lithuania), Hiroshi Ariyama, Colleen Aufderheide, Chris Blume, Matt Bodett, George Bodmer, Jill Chittenden, Aaron Coleman, Caitlin Driscoll, Zach Fitchner, Christine Gendre-Bergere (France), Sanya Glisic, Karinna Gomez, Misha Goro, Dan Grzeca, Eric Hoffman, Eric Johnson, Phineas Jones, Ryan Kapp, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., Scott Kiefer, Deborah Maris Lader, Jeff Lassahn, Kim Laurel, Andrea Lauren, Letterform, Kate Lilly, Siu Jane Liu (China), Barton Longacre, Maggie Marlin, Ray Maseman, Michelle McCoy, Bert Menco, Maria Mungai, Ashley Nason, Dennis O'Malley, Mary O'Shaughnessy, Neal Pitak, Artemio Rodriguez (Mexico), Maria Sanchez, Justin Santora, Casey Searles, Andrea Schumacher, Jeff Sippel, Sarah Smelser, Shawn Smith, Chase Sperry, Starshaped Press (Jen Farrell), Megan Sterling, Shawn Stucky, Joseph Taylor, Kyra Termini, Charlie Van Gilder, Kim Vanderheiden, Amy Ventura, Scott Westgard, Cleo Wilkinson (Australia), Nele Zirnite (Latvia)

BIG Show SMALL Print exhibition runs through January 31, 2014. 

We're excited to meet you and show you the variety of work that we have! 
If you have any questions, please call us at (773) 293-2070, email us at info@chicagoprintmakers.com or just stop by during our public hours, every Friday and Saturday from 12-5pm. 

CPC UPDATES: 6th Annual Cash 'n Carry Opening / Scott Westgard Prints now added to the $20 Sale!!

Hello Printy Folks! 

Our 6th Annual Cash 'n Carry opening was amazing! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the CPC! The $20 sale will be up until Saturday, June 8th. Come check out the show while it's still here! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to buy some affordable artwork from our talented local artists! 

Here's a look at the $20 Sale Opening...

Lots of prints, lots of people!

The crowd couldn't wait to get their hands on some new art!

The hustle and bustle of the $20 Sale opening day!

Just browsing through some Justin Santora posters...

The cupcake truck, Sweet Ride, visited our $20 sale opening...they definitely satisfied our sweet tooth!

Prints and cupcakes... What more could you ask for?

In other exciting CPC $20 Sale news:

We just added a limited amount of Scott Westgard Prints to our $20 sale!!
Get them before they are all gone!!

"A Gibbering Blabbermouth" by Scott Westgard

"Soul Food"  by Scott Westgard

"Roaches" by Scott Westgard

The CPC's New Screen Printing Class

Hello Print Folk! Hope you're all staying warm on this cold wintery day.. Bundle up and come on over to the CPC to check out the Small Prints Show and find out more information about our print classes & private work sessions! Here are some pictures of our current intro to Screen Printing class taught on Sundays by Megan Sterling and assisted by our intern Cait Driscoll.  This class just learned how to do reductive screen printing with drawing fluid and screen filler for the first time! 

 Here is a shot of Megan giving a studio tour to the class.

Megan showing the class some examples of screen printing. 

 

 Using drawing fluid to create an image

Using screen filler to coat the screen 

After a few more steps.. ready to print!

Getting Inky!!

Have any other questions?  Please feel free to come visit the CPC on Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm-5pm or by appointment.  

You can also call us at 773-293-2070. 

Have a very inky day! We hope to see you soon! 

Screenprinting Workshop with Dave Fortune

Today the CPC hosted a special FREE screenprinting workshop led by visiting artist Dave Fortune from the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK. As a lively and entertaining teacher and artist, Dave has a wealth of information on non toxic methods of screenprinting, specifically techniques that reap an unparalleled level of fine detail and sophistication. He demonstrated a bunch of cool stuff: mark-making on his signature textured films, screenprinting on water-slide decal paper, monotype water coloring, and mixing acrylic inks that are adapted from a line of products also used by painters.

One of the more interesting things he brought to the demo was the materials used: a set of System 3 acrylic paints, which he then mixed with acrylic printing medium and glaze medium (also from System 3), which he then used to make screenprints. In this process, the drying time of the acrylic paint is slowed down, which also makes for an easy screen clean up. Also, the breadth of image detail was amazing!

Along with all of these new materials, Dave also brought an incredible portfolio made up of both his work and work of his students, which covered a wide variety of screenprinting techniques (some of which we were convinced were lithographs or drypoints!). It was awesome to see a new perspective on screenprinting inks and techniques - a big thanks to Mr. Fortune for showing CPC visitors and friends a whole new range of possibilities in screenprinting. Most everyone in attendance couldn't wait to stretch some 305 mesh screens and have at it! Also, the "swag" was pretty great - folks went home with freshly-printed tees and prints and the CPC was left with some inks to test out. Those signing up for the summer screen printing class might get to try out the new cool Daler Rowney System 3 inks! (hint, hint...)

For more information on Daler Rowney products, visit their website
at Daler-Rowney.com
Dave Fortune can be e-mailed at fortune.eden@virgin.net

posted by Wyatt

CPC Prints Plaster Chicago and Beyond!

The printmakers of CPC have been busy this summer, and their work can be viewed at a whole bunch of shows in and outside of the city. In Batavia, IL, Fermilab, known not only for their particle accelerator, but also for their beautiful spaces for showcasing art and music, is presenting the work of 8 CPC artists. Above and below are some photos Fletcher Hayes took at the opening in July, where you can see the unique setup of the Fermilab Gallery in Wilson Hall.

Jill Zylke with Director Deborah Maris Lader.

Our intrepid photographer Fletcher Hayes with CPC artist Kim Laurel in front of her work.
Hiroshi Ariyama with his daughter in front of his gorgeous screen prints of Chicago cityscapes.

Sons of the Never Wrong performed in Fermilab's Ramsey Auditorium directly after the opening. A few minutes after the guy introducing the band told the audience that cameras were prohibited, Fletcher took this photo.

Meanwhile.....a bit closer to home, in Ukrainian Village....The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presented:

"Incised, Bitten and Gouged: Anchor Graphics and the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative 20 Years of Printmaking". Some people were concerned about the title, but we are happy to inform you that no one was injured in the making of this exhibition. Special thanks to Stano and Lialia from the Institute, who really mounted a fantastic show. Both David Jones from Anchor Graphics and Deborah Maris Lader from CPC were thrilled with the results. Below you can see the printmakers themselves enjoying themselves among the artwork and guests at the opening.

Printmakers were everywhere! Carol Lader and exhibiting artist Charlie Van Gilder...
Deborah Lader toasts the exhibition with her father...

I see Dennis, and Anatole, and Elise and April, and.....

Anatole with his family in front of his woodcut.
Deborah in front of her etching. Photo cred: Fetcher Hayes!

So, there is still time to see these shows folks - the Fermilab show is up through September 3rd, and the Ukrainian Institute show is up through September 12th. Cool! See ya'll real soon...