This afternoon, the ever-expanding Paper Dresses team gathered again at PRESS for more artistic experimentation. Technical and conceptual ideas continue to be developed, and the group is really excited about the results so far! The possibilities for combining paper, type, and other materials are seemingly endless, and we can’t wait to see what these artists come up with! … Continue reading
This afternoon, this wonderful group of artists gathered at PRESS for the first of many sessions to prepare for Paper Dresses, the exhibition that will conclude the DownStreet Art summer season here. Ideas were exchanged, art was viewed, snacks were eaten, and the company of great friends was thoroughly enjoyed. These artists come from diverse backgrounds and specialties, … Continue reading
Saturday we hosted a great preview of What’s your Mantra? An Exploration in Academic and Creative Identities by visiting Hardman Family Endowment scholar and artist Alke Groppel-Wegener. Alke made her famous chocolate marzipan pistachio cake. Conversation flowed. Guests created stamped compositions. Over the next few weeks we will invite visitors to the exhibit to contribute … Continue reading
PRESS invites you to meet our first EVER artist-in-residence, Alke Groppel-Wegener. Preview her exhibit and join us for cake and conversation SATURDAY, MAY 24TH at 4 pm. Alke is based at Staffordshire University in the UK and visited MCLA in January and May. Her visit was made possible through the generosity of the Hardman Family Endowment. … Continue reading
It was another wet, raining gallery opening. That makes two in a row! We wanted something more fun, like snow, or nothing at all. Either way, we had a good time celebrating the rising of a new year with our finally finished calendars (which are still for sale at $50+tax for pick-up or $60 for … Continue reading
We’ve been busy little bees at PRESS the past few weeks–working to make today’s 5 pm deadline. What happens at 5 pm? RISING opens–our new exhibit featuring our first ever calendar. If you haven’t seen it, you’ve got to come by tonight. We have it displayed in a couple of different ways to help you … Continue reading
We had a soupy, drizzly Hallowe’en opening for the Datum Chronicle that probably kept some visitors away, so we are grateful to everyone who checked out the show. Intern Jonas ran the press, creating a witchy card just for the night, while intern Ben kept tally of the visitors and handed out information. Michaela Jebb took pictures … Continue reading
We’re on day three of set-up for The Datum Chronicle, which features the work of book artist Tara O’Brien. We’ve suffered a couple of bumps along the way, like old walls that don’t like new shelves, which has lead to multiple trips to the hardware store. That being said, we’re getting there. We were able … Continue reading
We had another fun filled opening night. “Markings” is an exhibit showcasing work made here at PRESS, which includes work by interns and volunteers Adriana Alexatos, Hayley Parker, Antoine Scalbert, and Leeya Jackson, as well as PRESS founder Melanie Mowinski. We also have a line of postcards that were made by participants from our “Make … Continue reading
The last days for PRESS’ first Call for Entry exhibit, The Politics of _______, is this weekend, September 20th-22nd. It is a great exhibit and there are some really standout pieces. Kent Marske and Nanette Wylde’s Occupy disk is a response to the Occupy Wallstreet movement. It signifies that the Occupy movement shouldn’t advocate for social and … Continue reading
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