Education, outreach, exhibitions
Here is a sampling of recent projects of the Washington Print foundation
artist workshops, banner project and Associate fellowship
This year we have supported Artist workshops, classes, and demonstrations to encourage the growth and understanding of various printmaking techniques and the artists that make them. The foundation provides supplies and artist honorariums. Many of the demos are free and open to the public during the many events at the Washington Printmakers Gallery.
In 2021, artists were selected to have their images printed on street banners that were hung throughout Georgetown. With the sponsorship from many donors this outreach took the idea of prints to the public in an outdoor setting.
A new Foundation Associate Fellowship program will support an emerging artist for one year funding, mentorship, and a showcase for an artist to further their career in the visual arts at the Washington Printmakers Gallery. The fellow will also receive training in all aspects of running a gallery and gallery related tasks.
Nina Muys during a children’s workshop
Opening of 22nd National Small Works exhibition.
National Small works
The National Small Works Show brings prints and photos from across the nation to delight our audiences. This show is always juried by museum curators or other recognized art professionals who also select the show’s First Place Prize award - a solo show presented the following year in the highly regarded Washington Printmakers Gallery in the Book Hill neighborhood of Georgetown, Washington, DC. After cancelling the show for the past few years, we look forward to the 23rd NSW show in 2023.
artist invitationals and excellence in printmaking
One of the highlights of the past year was an exhibition of Jessie Nebraska Gifford, Carving Color, East to West. Invitational Exhibits showcase nationally and internationally known printmakers or photographers who have established fine professional reputations in many of the known printmaking techniques, as well as lesser-known newer printmaking methods. Invitational artists have included Clare Romano, Hung Liu, Renee Stout, Lou Stovall, Jack Boul, Naul Ojeda, Helen Frederick and many others.
The Excellence in Printmaking Exhibit is an invitational recognizing MFA and BFA candidates from the greater Mid-Atlantic universities that have been selected by their professors. The foundation is hoping to revive this exhibition post-Covid.
“Blue Northern”, Jessie Nebraska Gifford, woodcut, 21” X17.75, 1988