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The Print Club of Rochester:
89th Annual Members Exhibition

Exhibition dates: August 15 – September 18, 2020

 

An exhibition showcasing the work of 21 members of the Print Club of Rochester along with a selection of presentation prints from the club's archive.

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Artwork copyright is retained by each artist.

 

History of the Print Club

Founded in 1930, The Print Club of Rochester has a 90 year love affair with the fine art of printmaking and prints. Originally established by 22 print-lovers, the club has continued and grown into the longest continually running print club in the United States. Today the club is committed to the encouragement of traditional and contemporary methods of printmaking.

 

About the show at MSA

This year’s members exhibition is a little different from years past—for one, it includes a mini retrospective of selected prints from the club’s archive— but it was also curated by Main Street Arts’ executive director and curator, Bradley Butler. “I knew I wanted to work with the print club on this exhibition when they approached me, as marking their 90th year is an important milestone in the club’s history. I also wanted to have some input on the outcome of the exhibition and be a part of it’s formation. The members submitted their work ahead of time and I was able to select specific works to build a strong show.” Each member who entered has at least one piece included in the exhibition.

Juror's Statement

 

 

From the Print Club's president…

 

"When I first joined, the club was offering studio visits, demonstrations and portfolio presentations. The members were welcoming and clearly loved sharing their knowledge. They were incredibly well versed in a wide variety of printmaking methods, many of which I was unfamiliar with and had never tried. The presentations were informative, educational and inspiring. I became eager to sample all these methods. It was also wonderful to be around other artists who shared the same passion for printmaking!"

 

Katherine Baca-Bielinis, President—Print Club of Rochester

 

Read more and see some of Katherine's favorite prints from the archive on the gallery blog.

 

 

Artist Statements and Bios

 

Learn more about each of the 21 artists included in the exhibition
by viewing the exhibition gallery guide below:

 

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Did you miss the virtual opening of the exhibition?

 

Watch a recording of the virtual opening of the Print Club of Rochester's 89th Annual Members Exhibition from Saturday, August 15, 2020! Hear from Main Street Arts executive director and curator Bradley Butler, and Print Club president Katherine Baca-Bielinis

 

 

SOMETHING HERE

 

 

"I am amazed by the archive and the long list of prominent printmakers who have made these Presentation Prints. This has been done annually since 1934 and the list reads like a 'Who’s Who' of printmaking – Clare Romano, Charles Hewitt, Karen Kunc, Dan Welden, Carol Wax, and Tom Huck just to name a few. There are also local well-known printmakers like James D. Havens, Robert Marx, and Harvey Breverman. Even more amazing is the opportunity to meet these artists as they come to the Rochester area to exhibit and present their work."

 

— Print Club of Rochester president, Katherine Baca-Bielinis

 

 

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There are 25 of the Print Club's presentation prints included in this exhibition but if you'd like to see the archive in its entirety, visit the Print Club of Rochester website. Learn about each of the artists and the techniques used.

Presentation Print 2020

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This year, the Print Club commissioned Linda Whitney to make the presentation print.

 

Linda Whitney is professor emeritus of art at Valley City State University who specialises in mezzotints and works from her home in North Dakota.

 

Presentation Prints

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Shortly after its inception, the Print Club of Rochester
began the tradition of annually commissioning a prominent artist/printmaker to create an original print edition for the membership.

 

This year' members exhibition includes a secondary exhibition on our second floor. This is a mini retrospective of selected prints from the club’s archive and 90 year history.

 

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