Probably PRESS’ most anticipated show is finally here and will open tonight (September 25th) from 6-9 PM. Come check out all of the amazing art from the 12 skilled and thoughtful female artists. As part of Downstreet Art, we will be running the press and handing out cards (as usual) along with various … Continue reading
VAWA. While it is not some fancy letterpress acronym, it is an important one that we at PRESS are acknowledging partially because of our upcoming Paper Dress exhibit, and partly to raise awareness of the importance of this act. VAWA = Violence Against Women Act. It was signed into law on September 13, 1994 by President … Continue reading
“Women hold up half the sky” The artistic collaboration and resulting exhibition that will be Paper Dresses was inspired in part by Nicholas Kristof’s upcoming visit to MCLA. Half the Sky, co-written by Kristof and his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, chronicles their encounters with extraordinary women all over the globe, and their struggles with the many injustices that … Continue reading
We had our opening for our Double Bubble Print Portfolio exhibitition last night, and it was a raging success. Many visitors came to look at the prints created and exchanged by the eighteen local artist … Continue reading
August’s exhibition, Nature as Medicine, Nature as Companion, is down and out, and it turned out to be one of our most highly acclaimed shows yet. Our next show is no slouch either. Double Bubble will feature the artwork of 18 artists, all from a 40 mile radius from Troy, NY or a 40 mile radius from … Continue reading
Despite the occasional rain shower, last night’s opening reception for Nature as Medicine, Nature as Companion was a wonderful part of this month’s DownStreet Art Thursday! Our featured artists Erika Radich and Jaeok Lee brought their families (and dogs!) to enjoy their exhibition. Overall, we had over 300 visitors come through to view, chat, snack, create, and … Continue reading
We have just about finished installing our fantastic new exhibition, Nature as Medicine, Nature as Companion! Tomorrow we’ll be putting on the finishing touches before the opening at 6:00! Pictured are Jonas, Melanie, Jaeok Lee, and her husband as they worked to set up this exhibition. We are so excited for you all to see the … Continue reading
Our latest DownStreet Art exhibition, Nature as Medicine, Nature as Companion, opens tomorrow! Come view the beautifully complementary works of printer Erika Radich and ceramicist Jaeok Lee (and figure out why ceramic art belongs in our letterpress gallery!). Join us from 6:00 – 9:00 PM to view their artwork, participate in your own curating activity, watch us print the … Continue reading
DownStreet Art 2014 has begun! We had a wonderful time at last night’s opening of What’s Your Mantra ! Thank you to the over 400 people who came by to celebrate with us! We had a great night printing, chatting, and getting to know all of you! Our latest monthly mantra card features a quotation from … Continue reading
What’s Your Mantra? officially opens on Thursday, June 26th, as a part of the DownStreet Art 2014 kick-off celebration! Join us from 6:00 – 9:00 PM to view Alke Groppel-Wegener’s prints, participate in your own mantra-making activity, watch us print the latest monthly mantra card, and enjoy light refreshments! PRESS visitors are participating in the exhibition by … Continue reading
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