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We are committed to:

The Artists

The Print Studio is committed to the establishment of a print media facility that is environmentally responsible and meets the traditional to contemporary needs of new, emerging and established artists. The Print Studio encourages community participation and educational diversity.

In addition to the above, The Print Studio facilitates a community of printmakers and creates a strong print media culture that can become recognized regionally, nationally and internationally. This also enables this region to be recognized for its diverse culture through visual expression.

The Community

The Print Studio reaches out to members of the community through classes, partnerships, the gallery, open houses, special events and out-reach programming. A catalogue listing of courses is produced each session and distributed throughout the targeted areas. Partnerships with other organizations are encouraged. The Print Studio and Gallery regularly opens their doors to the public to engage them in print culture, and introduce them to local-, national- and international-level printmakers. We also initiate collaboration with other sectors be it environmental groups, human and social services, sports and recreation, and use art to grow stronger as a community.

History

The Print Studio was conceived in 2003 as an idea to cater to the printmaking needs of the South Eastern Ontario region. The founding thought was a desire by Colina Maxwell and Katherine Zarull to provide accessible and affordable printmaking facilities to all.

In 2004, a Board of Trustees was nominated to support the growth of this idea and they were selected to directly benefit the professional, cultural and economic requirements to make this idea a lasting legacy for the growth of Canadian Printmaking and the communities in this region. A site was located at 173 James Street North in the historic downtown area of Hamilton and transformed to the magnificent studio and gallery space you can visit today.

In November, The Ontario Trillium Foundation granted $75,000 towards an environmentally responsible exhaust room to facilitate the safe handling and storage of chemicals by the printmakers.

Following the charitable status designation in December 2004, Dofasco, Turkstra Lumber, Matcom Industrial Installations and Threshold School of building also aided the Studio in the major renovations of the first floor, the acquisition and the installation of the initial printmaking equipment. Renovations were completed in September 2005.

In 2005 The Print Studio is operating as a not-for-profit charitable arts organization striving for excellence in the creation, production, preservation and promotion of Fine Art Prints. It is committed to showcasing local, national and international artists and equally committed to providing community access using educational, innovative and out-reach programming to engage the communities of the Hamilton-Wentworth region.

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Board of Directors 2008 - 2009

Frances Jewell, Chair
Artist, Executive Director, Mental Health Rights Coalition of Hamilton

Steve Mazza, Vice-Chair
Visual Artist, Scenic Artist

Julie Shea, Treasurer
Investment Broker/Partner GIC Financial Services

Patti Beckett, Secretary
Visual Artist, bookkeeper

Robin Barker, Director
Volunteer Coordinator, YMCA

Tor Lukasik Foss, Director
Visual Artist, Writer, Musician

Barb Lysakowski, Director
Senior Financial Officer, Juravinski Cancer Centre

Briana Palmer, Director
Visual Artist, Assistant Professor, School of the Arts, McMaster University

Stephanie Sciberras, Director
Health Promotion Specialist, Public Health City of Hamilton

Stephanie Vegh, Director
Artist/Writer

Rhona Wenger, Director
Executive Director, Grimsby Public Art Gallery

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Sponsors

The Print Studio gratefully acknowledges the generous support of:

• Dofasco
• Matcom Industrial Installations Inc.
• The City of Hamilton
• The Ontario Trillium Foundation
• Threshold School of Building
• Turkstra Lumber
• Besseling Mechanical Inc.
• The Martin Foundation
• The Top of the World Charity

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Capital Development – Phase II

The Hamilton Printmakers Arts Association has partnered with the Hamilton Camera Club to install a Digital Lab in The Print Studio.

The Print Studio is pleased to announce that we have received a $75,000.00 grant from the Trillium Foundation to renovate our 2nd floor and create a Digital/Computer Lab, a Multi-purpose/Classroom, administrative offices, and washroom, kitchen, and storage facilities.

Designed by: Emily Brown