The Atlanta Printmakers Association’s exhibit, Flora and Fauna, An Exploration in Prints, invites patrons to explore an art form that is visual, textural and tactile at the Carrollton Center for the Arts, now through Oct 14.
“University of West Georgia art faculty member, Stephanie Smith, was instrumental in creating what is now the Atlanta Printmakers Studio,” said Carrollton Arts Superintendent Tim Chapman. “Her efforts and the high caliber artists now part of the studio have made an impact on the arts community in Georgia. It is an honor to have this group of artists show their work in Carrollton.”
The Atlanta Printmakers Studio was established to raise the awareness of printmaking as an art form and to support artists. The exhibit will showcase many of the organization’s artists and illustrate a variety of printmaking methods and styles. The opening reception, September 5 at 5:00 p.m., will feature a live demonstration by an APS artist. The exhibit is sponsored by Printer’s Ale.
Two Gallery Play workshops at the Center for the Arts on September 21 will let patrons get a little more hands-on experience with printmaking.
Gallery Play Saturday: Relief Carving
September 21, 10: 00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Students, ages 14 and older, will carve a linoleum block to create a design then use a small press to leave with a finished relief print. All materials included. Cost: $75
Gallery Play Saturday: Intro to Block Printing
September 21, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Students, ages 8-13, will tour the APS exhibit then learn the basics of block printing with staff at the Center for the Arts. The class uses easy-to-find materials that will let artists continue to practice their skills at home. Cost: $15
What: Flora & Fauna, An Exploration in Prints, presented by the Atlanta Printmakers Studio
When: September 5 through October 14 (Opening reception: Sept. 5, 5:00 p.m.)
Where: Carrollton Center for the Arts
For questions concerning this event or the Carrollton Center for the Arts, please call Tim Chapman, Arts Superintendent at (770) 838-1083.
