Chicago Printers Guild

The Chicago Printers Guild is a non-profit trade organization of Chicago-area printmakers and print-minded people interested in the promotion of print culture through open sharing. They hold casual meetings at hosting members' shops and studios once per month.

The Chicago Printers Guild bridges the gap between commercial printing and fine art print making. CPG strives to bring awareness of print culture to the Chicago area through activity such as lectures, workshops, field trips, and art exhibits. It serves to build a supportive network for printers, graphic designers, and print interest-minded people to keep print culture alive and visible. The central aim of CPG is to explore aspects of print culture through the monthly meetings of its members.

The Chicago Printers Guild supports and fosters the work of printers of all backgrounds with opportunities to share knowledge, information and ideas among printers and the printing community; strives to bring awareness of printmaking taking place in Chicago and beyond to the community at large.

Guild Members network and pick-up tips of the trade from fellow printers at the casual monthly meetings. There they can get a heads up on upcoming shows, contests and other opportunities to promote their work. The meetings are usually held in a Guild Member’s studio or shop, with a tour and the presentation of work included as part of the meeting.

We collect an annual membership fee of $30 to fund Guild events aimed towards building and supporting the Chicago print community, bolstering the printmaking skills, and supplementing monthly CPG meetings. For any questions about membership, email [ info@chicagoprintersguild.org ].

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