Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
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Chicago Printmakers Collaborative Marks 25 Year Anniversary with Series of Special Events and an Exhibition:
Rolled, Stoned & InkedShowcasing A Quarter Century of CPC Inspiration by Local and World Renowned Artists  poster designed and hand letterpressed by Jen Farrell at Starshaped Press
CHICAGO - The Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (CPC) is celebrating 25 years as the longest-running independent print shop in the city. To commemorate this milestone, CPC, in partnership with The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will host 'Rolled, Stoned & Inked', an exhibit featuring 50 artists who exemplify the caliber of work the CPC champions.
Rolled, Stoned, & Inked: 25 Years of the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
will open November 14, 2014 with a reception from 5:30 - 7:30pm
and run through February 28, 2015 at
Expo 72, located at 72 East Randolph Street in Chicago. The CPC is enormously grateful to its neighborhood partners and friends who are contributing the beautiful spread at the Nov 14th opening: Cafe Selmarie, The Grind, Julius Meinl, Baker Miller, City Winery Chicago, Sonoma Cider, New Holland Brewing Company, and Butcher & the Burger. This is going to be a very YUMMY celebration! Some of the featured artists include:
A mini print shop set up in the Expo 72 space will offer demonstrations of printmaking throughout the run of the show. A print by Michael Miller will also be exhibited as a tribute to this beloved printmaker in our community who passed away on September 25th.
There are lots of other ways to celebrate CPC's 25th year!
Check out these other fun upcoming events:
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November 17 - December 19, 2014:
Suite Prints: 25 Years of Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
Curated by Beth Shadur
202 S. Halsted S., Chicago Hts, IL 60411
Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 20, 4:30-7 p.m.
Works in various methods of printmaking from an important and influential Chicago studio and collective. The curated show will feature prints in various media, including silkscreen, intaglio, lithography, monotype and relief printmaking.
For more info call 708-709-7738 or visit www.prairiestate.edu
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December 6 & 7:
25th Annual International Small Print Show and Holiday Sale at the CPC  Opening Reception: Saturday and Sunday, Dec 6-7, 11am - 7pm preview Fri, Dec 5, 12-5pm
Extended gallery hours Tuesdays - Sundays 12-5pm Dec 9-21
Show runs through Jan 31, 2015
Over 60 artists!
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About Us
The Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (CPC) is the longest-running independent print shop in the city, providing Chicago-area printmakers with a facility and community in which to pursue their work. Since its founding in 1989, CPC has promoted the art of the handmade print through shop access, classes & workshops, lectures, exhibitions, and public events. The Collaborative accommodates a diverse range of printmaking media, including etching, lithography, screenprinting, monotype, relief, letter press and book arts. CPC's member artists hail from all over the world, but most live in the Chicago area. The workshop is home to 6 Resident Artists, hundreds of students, and scores of professional printmakers who work on the presses 24/7 with keyed access. Throughout the years, CPC has regularly hosted both local and International exhibitions, visiting artists, touring shows, master classes, free open houses, and has collaborated with organizations as varied as the Chicago Park District, Gallery 37, and Target Corporation to get young adults excited about all things inky. 
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative 4642 North Western Avenue (Lincoln Square) Chicago, IL 60625 773-293-2070 www.chicagoprintmakers.comFacebookTumblrInstagram @chicagoprintmakers Twitter @chiprintcollab
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