Chicago Printmakers Collaborative at Open House Chicago

Founded in 1989, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (CPC) is the city's longest running independent printmaking workshop. The NEA-funded workshop occupies the former Penn Dutchman Antiques building, renovated specifically for this medium with natural light pouring through its skylight, larger spaces around the presses, new artist studios, equipment upgrades and a rooftop deck. A new addition offers a modern, industrial-looking wing housing a studio and gallery, with a storefront on North Lincoln Avenue. Promoting the art of handmade printing through affordable shop access, classes, workshops, lectures and exhibitions, CPC provides facilities for traditional print media, including etching, stone lithography, relief, book arts and screen printing. The CPC gallery features fine art prints from around the world. Throughout the day, demonstrations of etching, screen printing, lithography, and relief will be given by Hiroshi Ariyama, Deborah Maris Lader, Mary O'Connor, and Lauren Steinert. The studio will also have a craft station for all ages to create something they can take home with them. The gallery currently hosts the "Stone Age" Lithography Showcase along with art from all over the world.