Founded in 1992 as a result of the coordinated efforts of four artists and the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, the organization initially grew through invitation. Now the membership is selected by a slide review.
For the past ten years we have sidestepped the traditional formalities of operating an organization (i.e. a board of directors with a slate of officers), in favor of a loose-knit network of artists/printmakers who remain independent, yet have common goals. The group meets approximately six times a year at different locations depending on the agenda. From museum and gallery sites prior to installing an exhibition, to school print studios in Southern New England, we try to pick central locations to give members an opportunity to visit different print workshops and exhibitions.
The members' work employs a wide range of techniques including etching, aquatint, non-toxic intaglio, wood and metal engraving, lithography, letterpress, screen prints, woodcut, collagraph, chine colle, monotype, polymer plates, photo and Polaroid transfers, digital prints and viscosity printing. The Network has completed 5 portfolio projects, Travel - an original print and poetry three book collection 2009, conducted a dozen workshops and made an educational video about printmakers and their methods. The five-boxed portfolios each contains 15 to 30 prints and are entitled: Unabridged 1994, Intimate Prints 1997, Collective Independence 2003, Under Pressure 2005, and Micro 2011. The Printmakers' Network of Southern New England has organized numerous print exhibitions in locations throughout the eastern United States.
Education is a strong element in our program and to facilitate this, the group continues to sponsor printmaking lectures and workshops throughout the year for adults and students.
If you want to: see the portfolios; the video; submit slides for membership or if you have questions about the group please Contact Us or write to Printmakers’ Network of Southern New England, P.O. Box 2, Hampton, Connecticut 06247. The Printmakers' Network looks forward to hearing from you.
Printmakers in the southern New England area are invited to contact us about membership. You will be required to submit the following;
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
CONTACT INFORMATION: Name, address, phone number, email address, website address if available.
CD with 10 to 20 images sized at 300dpi (7" on the longest side)
NUMBERED IMAGE LIST that includes title, size, process and date of work.
5 ACTUAL WORKS (may be delivered to a local network member)
CURRENT RESUME
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
QUESTIONNAIRE that briefly answers the following;
1. How did you get started in printmaking?
2. What’s your favorite process?
3. What do you enjoy most about printmaking?
4. Do you print editions of your images? If so, what is your average edition number?
5. Describe where you work.
6. What is your creative process and where do you find your inspiration?
7. How has your artwork changed and evolved over time?
8. How do you promote your work? Do you have a website?
MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Payment of dues (currently $40)
Active participation in organization
Attendance at meetings
Participation in exhibitions, group projects, and events
