Ex libris

Member Print Exchange
In collaboration with Atlanta Printmakers Studio

Opening Reception:
Friday, October 12, 2012
7:00 – 10:00pm

Spudnik Press Cooperative
October 12 – November 16, 2012

Spudnik Press is proud to announce an exhibition in conjunction with Atlanta Printmakers Studio. Additionally, Ex Libris is part of the Seventh Annual Chicago Calling Arts Festival.

Bookplates were originally designed as small decorative labels pasted inside a book’s cover to indicate ownership. A long line of artists have been inspired and commissioned to design these miniature prints including Albrecht Durer, Hans Holbein, Aubrey Beardsley, Eric Gill, and Rockwell Kent to name a few. In the 19th century there was strong interest in ex libris collecting and society’s were formed to promote and commission bookplates from prominent artists.

Bookplates served as evidence of prestige and status as well as important documentation of the provenance of books. The images often related to the interests, career and accomplishments of the book’s owner, a play on the person’s name, and ancient myths or fables.

As Spudnik Press gears up to expand book and writing programming, and Atlanta Printmakers Studio present Print Big!, an event focused on books, reading, and literature, members of both studios have created new work that alludes to the rich correlation between the worlds of art, writing, and reading.

Participating Artists: Peery Angelika, Brandy Barker, Pam Beagle-Daresta, Douglas Bosley, Justin Crampton, Mariana Depetris, Jan DiPietro, Terri Dilling, Andrea Emmons, Kathy Garrou, Chelsea Glankler, Nancy Goldberg, Pedro A. Gonzalez, Gaige Graf, Jerushia Graham, Sarazen Haile, Eric Von Haynes, Jennifer High, Clay McGlamory, Madison Kenney, Alan Larkin, Angee Lennard, Heidi Lingamfelter, Holly Meyers, Marjorie Moran, Eric Neubauer, Nessie Rago, Brian Randall, Laura Reese, Margaret Reneke, Gina Reynoso, Cassidy Russell, Bonnie Samuel, Debrah Santini, David Short, Stephanie Smith, Deborah Sosower, Eva Svitek, Gena Spivey Vanderkloot, Joe Tsambiras, Joanne Vena, Marie Weaver, Erin Whatley, Daryl White, Monica Wiesblott, Judy Winograd

Sunday, October 21, 2012
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
at The Annex (next door to Spudnik Press, Suite 303)
FREE!

At this Chicago Metal Arts Guild workshop, held at Spudnik Press’ Annex, we will discuss how to organize your inventory, how to select management systems for inventory tracking, how to achieve and maintain consistency in labeling, how to prepare your inventory for tax time, and more.

I’m Bianca, the new intern here at Spudnik Press this summer. There’s always tons going on here any day of the week and it’s been a blast so far! Here are some pictures to make you jealous and want to come have fun with us!

Spudnik Summer Drink & Draw: Surrealist Games

The theme of this month’s Drink & Draw was surrealist games. Everyone had a lot of fun collaborating and letting loose. No experience required!

The beautiful finished work. Not shown here is the terrible drawing my mom and I did. Bring you mom! She’ll love it.

The Adventure School for Ladies

An awesome experimental graduate program for lady comic artists from around the country. It was a fun and hectic time while they visited and learned to screen print.

Spudnik’s 5th Birthday!

We’re all so happy to have Spudnik around, we had to celebrate the baby Spud’s 5th birthday! Screen printing the tail on the donkey, whacking a potato piñata and having delicious cake were just some of the highlights.

That’s all for now. Check out the website for all the summer fun classes and events coming up!

Spudnik Press Organic Veggie CSA

brought to us by Peasant’s Plot

Spudnik Press Cooperative is VERY pleased to partner with an local organic farm, Peasant’s Plot, to offer the tenants of 1821 W Hubbard farm shares of fresh veggies delivered right here each week through out the summer! Read below for details, and feel free to asks questions! Shares will be delivered in coolers to our third floor studio.

Spudnik Press Organic Veggie CSA

When: Thursdays starting June 14th at Spudnik Press between the hours of 3 and 9 pm

What: 20 weeks of organic vegetables June – October

How much: $330/year OR pay in 5 monthly installments on our website

Why: The CSA model is rewarding because the consumer can actually establish a relationship with their farmer through farm visits, emails, recipes, cooking techniques, notes on the website, and even tips on preserving your vegetables through the winter. Know exactly where your food is coming from. As a member of Peasants’ Plot, rest assured your vegetables have been picked within 50 miles of the city, within 48 hours, free of synthetic chemicals, grown from organic seed.

Deadline: June 7th (while supplies last”–sign-up ASAP to guarantee your share!)

Click Here for more info about the farm
Purchase Your Share!

As you may have heard from our all-new Member Bulletin, Spudnik Press is now forming three new committees: Education, Outreach, and Exhibitions.

By having board members work closely with more of our members, we know we will be able to better serve our community. Please consider volunteering in this capacity. Below are the basic descriptions of the committees, including when they meet.

Dowload the full Committee Descriptions

Aren’t sure if you want to be on a committee or not? Talk in person to the committee chairs at our next Member Meeting (May 16, 8pm). Reach out to any of us with questions!

Education Committee

Committee Chair: Megan Klawitter
First Meeting: Wednesday, May 30th, 6:30pm at Spudnik Press
The education committee is responsible for supporting Spudnik Press Cooperative’s mission to unite professional artists with a diverse community of emerging artists, established artists, youth, and adults.

Outreach Committee

Committee Chair: Anya Davidson
First Meeting: Tuesday, June 5, 6:30pm at Pauly’s Pizza (1744 W Grand)
The outreach committee is responsible for increasing the visibility of Spudnik Press Cooperative, reaching new audiences, including printmakers, potential students, potential partnering organizations, potential publishing customers, and the general public.

Exhibitions Committee

Committee Chair: Alison Kleiman
First Meeting: Wednesday, June 6, 6:30pm at Spudnik Press
The exhibition committee will work closely with Spudnik Press staff to coordinate exhibition opportunities for Spudnik Press members.

Multi-level Etching

begins April 24, 2012

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:00pm
Meets for 8 weeks
$170 ($144.50 for current members)

Learn the fine art of Intaglio Printmaking from one of the best printers in the city. This class will be led by Will Sturgis, who studied at SAIC, then spent 6 years printing at White Wings Press with Teresa James. He spent a year in the world of screenprinting with Jay Ryan at The Bird Machine. And after that he found himself working with Tony Fitzpatrick and Catherine Brooks (former Crown Point Press Master Printer) at Black Shamrock Press (Tony’s new printshop). It has been open for just over a year and Will says they have already produced over 60 multi-color etchings from four different bodies of work. And somehow, Will has been working on his own artwork too!

These are just a few reasons why you should take this class – even if you are already proficient at basic etching….

Read the full description and sign up today!

Ten x Ten Exhibition

LivingRoom Gallery

Artist Reception: April 20, 6-9pm
1530 West Superior, Chicago, IL
Exhibition continues through June 2, 2012

Join Homeroom Chicago and Spudnik Press to celebrate the release of Ten x Ten.

Featuring work by:
Brian Hofmeister
Colin Palombi
Jeremy Tinder
Joe Tallarico
Justin Santora
Krista Franklin
Liz Born
Lovercraft
Nate Beaty
Revise CMW

Ten x Ten is both a compilation and collaboration between Chicago bands and printmakers. The project strives to introduce artists and musicians that might not have otherwise crossed paths, and encourages the development of creative relationships between Chicago bands and printmakers that go beyond show posters. The final package consists of ten songs accompanied by ten corresponding prints that were developed exclusively for the project.

Ten x Ten Release Party

The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia

May 3, 2012, 9:00 PM,
$7 suggested

The musical element of Ten x Ten will be celebrated with a concert featuring:

Animate Objects
Wes Restless and the Jordan Years
The Luna Blues Machine

and hosted by:
Knife Gang

Adventure School: Comics Intensive

Organized by Anne Elizabeth Moore

Held at Read/Write Library & Spudnik Press
June 4 to June 15, 2012

Top and emerging ladylike drawers will spend two full weeks, from 10 to 6 p.m. every day, creating and publishing a collaborative comics anthology based on research of gender, race, and economics in the comics industry.

Spudnik Press couldn’t be more excited to support such a unique format for collaboration and learning. Students will work with each other, visiting artists, and cultural producers to create a new publication that will be printed here at Spudnik Press!

Application forms (and a lot more information) are available here, now!

A few weeks ago, Stephen Pearlman and Mark Townes came to Spudnik. We provided a few hours of screenprinting lessons, and they whipped up an edition of 10 prints as part of Tonight The Angels Box Set, a very well put together collection of singles that Haberdashery released through out 2011. Nice documentation too!

Spudnik Press Cooperative is excited to host its first juried exhibition for MAPC members. Through hosting this exhibition, we strive to introduce Chicago printers, students, and artists utilizing Spudnik Press to national artists creating exceptional work in the field of printmedia.


CALL FOR ENTRIES
A contribution furnishes something towards a result. “Contributory” is a juried show dissecting the parts that create the whole, the chain of events that leads to a result, good works that build communities, and the symbiotic nature of a contribution. “Contributory” reflects on what and how people, the natural world, and technology proffer with intention and purposefulness, or despite themselves.

ELIGIBILITY
Print-based artwork only. No digital prints. All accepted artworks must be framed. Maximum framed size is 3’x4′.
Entries and fees must be received by February 6, 2012

JUROR
Julia Vodrey Hendrickson is a visual artist, writer, print-enthusiast, and curator. She recently released a poetry/artist book called Grow No Moss, printed at Spudnik Press. Primarily based in Chicago where she is the gallery manager at Corbett vs. Dempsey, she is currently pursuing an M.A. in Art History at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London.

CALENDAR
February 6, 2012 – Entries and fees due (not a postmark date)
February 24, 2012 – artist notification of acceptance via email
March 23, 2012 – work must arrive at Spudnik Press for inclusion in exhibit
April 6, 2012 – Exhibit opens at Spudnik Press Cooperative
May 11, 2012 – Exhibition closes
May 18, 2012 – Artwork returned to artists

Download the Contributory Prospectus

ONLINE PAYMENT FOR ENTRY FEE
*Additional MAPC Membership options are also available through midamericaprintcouncil.org

The Department of Art and University Galleries at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are pleased to announce the inaugural Oso Bay North American Printmaking Exhibition, a competitive juried competition held in conjunction with the 2012 Oso Bay Biennial.

With Bill Fick and Tom Huck as the jurors, this promises to be a great show!

Oso Bay Full Prospectus PDF:
http://cla.tamucc.edu/art/galleries.html