Anchor Graphics

Anchor Graphics @ Columbia College Chicago is a not-for-profit fine art printshop that brings together, under professional guidance, a diverse community of youth, emerging and established artists, and the public to advance the fine art of printmaking by integrating education with the creation of prints.

Anchor Graphics will be closed May 24 - 26, 2008 for Memorial Day

New Publishing Projects:

Eric Avery

Sue Coe

Laurie Hogin

Margo Humphrey

Upcoming Programs:

Manifest On A Roll
May 16, 2008
11am-5pm

Manifest On A Roll returns for its second installment as part of Columbia College Chicago's end of the school year celebration. Join us in inking up lino blocks to create 60 yards of collaboritve print mayhem and recieve a free comemorative screenprint of the unofficial Manifest mascot rabbit. Manifest On A Roll will take place in the lobby of 623 S. Wabash.

Busted Amp
June 26 - July 23, 2008

Along side Chicago's robust music scene is a vibrant and thriving set of designers and artists producing its show posters, t-shirts and album covers. This group exhibition will feature a selection of fine art prints by some of the leading screen printers associated with Chicago music. You have seen their work for your favorite bands, now come see what they do for themselves. Curated by Anchor Graphics and on exhibit at the A+D Gallery. Opening reception June 26, 5-8pm.

Prints Without Presses
July 17 - 18, 2008, 6-9pm
& July 19, 10am-5pm

This 3 day workshop is an exploration of print techniques possible without the use of a press, including spray paint stencils, xerox transfers, xerox lithography, trace monotype, and handcarved rubber stamps. Considerations of layers and using multiple layers and techniques in single works will be covered, as well as incorporating traditional print techniques. Class size is limited to 10 students. The cost of the the class is $75 all materials included. North Carolina based artist Lou Joseph will teach. Call 312-344-6864 to register.

Global Implications
Southern Graphics Council Conference
March 25-29, 2009

Columbia College Chicago and Anchor Graphics will be hosting the Southern Graphics Council's annual printmaking conference in 2009 featuring 4 days of exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, lectures and round table discussions exploring the artistic and social currents that can be found in printmaking throughout the world. For more information click here.

On View In The Display Case:

Craig Jobson + Lark Sparrow Press
April 30 - June 1, 2008

An exhibition of handmade books published by Craig Jobson at Lark Sparrow Press in Evanston, IL.