Events

Chicago Printmakers CollaborativeUpcoming News & Events
October 2008
FREE event: Saturday, October 11, 12-5pm
in celebration of CHICAGO ARTIST MONTH 2008!

The Print As Democratic Medium• hands-on print demos• byots - bring your own t-shirt for screen printing on• make your very own political buttons!• politics, art and fun for all ages• really yummy red and blue snacks (hmmm...)• view political posters and prints from across the nation from the Art of Democracy Show (see below)•
Open House, tours of the CPC and MORE!• please plan on VOTING this year your life depends on it.
The Art of Democracy Part of a nation-wide series of printmaking exhibitions organized by the New York Society of Etchers
continuing through November 1, 2008
The CPC's "The Art of Democracy" is part of a network of exhibitions and events that are taking place in Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, New York, Atlanta, and other cities across the U.S.
The printmaking medium has historically proven itself as a prime democratic broadcaster of artistic and political vision. Join us as we work to amplify the artistic voices willing to speak out in these dangerous times.
Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays, 12-5 and by appointment

Exhibiting artists:
Alex Chitty
Misha Goro
Carrie Iverson
Deborah Maris Lader
Artemio Rodriguez
Shira Soskel
Megan Sterling
Kyra Termini

with a special showing of posters made by Misha Goro's students at the American Academy of Art. Posters from print artists across the nation will also be on display.for more info, also see www.artofdemocracy.org

The CPC is located in Lincoln Square, at 4642 N. Western Avenue., just across the street from the Brown Line el stop, on the west side of the street, between Wilson and Leland. Check us out on the web:www.chicagoprintmakers.com

Get inky everyone!!!!