We love our visitors and friends here at PRESS. We wish we could see you everyday,but we know that’s not possible. However, we do have something special in place for those that can’t attend events and openings regularly. It is a way to keep a little piece of PRESS with you year round. It’s MEMBERSHIP! … Continue reading
Current events!
Hi everyone. First we’d like to send a special hello to those of you that just recently started following our blog. We’re so glad you found us, and we hope to hear from you soon! The next few weeks are very exciting for PRESS. We have a few upcoming events that we wanted to remind … Continue reading
DIY Book of the Week Club!
i’m hayley, with two y’s. i have a bachelor of fine arts degree from MassArt. i design things. i make things. & i take photographs of things i enjoy. you can find me here on tumblr. i’m a member of the Book of the Week Club. Each week at PRESS, a member of the group will … Continue reading
The Festival to Plead For Skills
I’m sure many of you are wondering what in the world I’m talking about. Well I have a little backstory for you. Melanie is a member of the ILSSA. Still speaking gibberish? Well ILSSA is short for the Impractical Labor in Service of the Speculative Arts (which can be found here). The ILSSA is a … Continue reading
PRESS on FLICKR
Hi everyone! We here at PRESS wanted you to know that we have a new and improved Flickr page, which can be found here. We have pictures posted from last year’s season as well as this year, so be sure to pay a visit. You may even spot yourself in a few snapshots! We will continue to … Continue reading
THANK YOU!
We would like thank everyone that made Thursday night a huge success. We tallied our numbers and over 500 people came through our doors! We’re still in shock! There was plenty of fun to be had as people filled the streets of North Adams to celebrate with Downstreet Art. The night began with the ribbon … Continue reading
Opening Night!
Tonight we open for the Downstreet Art Kickoff here in North Adams! It’s been a busy couple of weeks and now you get to see the fruits of our labor. Thank you so much to everyone that came by to lend a hand. We couldn’t have done it without you! For those of you just … Continue reading
Busy days at PRESS
We all at PRESS are getting ready for our big opening this Thursday, while also working with a couple of artists to print some of their ideas. Today, Barry Sternlieb, one of the artists of Ink in the Blood that opens on Thursday worked with Melanie on his latest broadside. This is the first time … Continue reading
Time to CLEAN!
This week at PRESS was a busy one! We all joined forces to prepare for the upcoming install week and the place looks better already. The walls got a fresh coat of paint, the floor got scrubbed, and even the press is shining like new. Our friend, Tim Teague, even stopped by to offer up … Continue reading
First ImPRESSions, by Sharbreon, BHIP intern and new contributing blogger to PRESS
As I walked down Main Street, I experienced a range of emotions: happiness, nervousness, and anxiety. I had no idea what to expect when I walked into the doors of PRESS. Luckily, I had Pam, the associate gallery manager, there to greet me. The minute I arrived, the first thing that caught my eyes was … Continue reading