Spring is in the air, finally! So that means Downstreet Art and a new season of exhibits at PRESS is just around the corner. We can’t wait, and we have some really exciting news related to the summer, but you’ll just have to stay tuned for that!

For now, check out what’s up for the next few months. More coming soon!

PRESS 2013 Downstreet Art

EXHIBITS

June 20 imPRESS: MASS MoCA Teenspace artists explore printmaking 

July 25 Liminality: Prints and Artist Books that mark the space between having departed but not yet arrived. Featuring the work of Valerie Carrigan

 August 29 The Politics of _________________ Printed works that invite the viewer into conversation and debate.

September 26 Markings: Marks and mark-making in printmaking: work created at PRESS.

October 31  The Diary Project: Which is more beautiful, the documentation of an event or the event itself? You decide. Featuring the work of Tara O’Brien

December 5 Fresh: Explorations in prints and artist books by MCLA students and others.

WORKSHOPS

Make your own MANTRA  Third Wednesday of the Month, 5-8 pm

July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16

Learn the basics of setting and printing type on a letterpress printer. Bring a phrase/mantra that is less than 20 words, learn to compose it on a type stick, place in the bed of the press and PRINT! We will print on paper that you bring from home as well as paper that we provide.

$55

Danielle celebrates with a PRESS mantra card