The Chicago Printers Guild (CPG) is rallying its members to support the efforts and contributions that the South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) continues to make in the Bronzeville Neighborhood of Chicago and community at large. This fundraiser will provide improvements to the ceiling and lighting in the Dr. Margaret Burroughs Gallery. Dr. Margaret Burroughs, visual artist, printmaker, writer, poet, educator, and arts organizer co-founded SSCAC 80 years ago as a space for artists to gather and showcase their work. Today, the Center is the only Works Progress Administration art center still in existence. It serves as an exhibition space, a venue for film and literary events, and a host for educational talks and panels including: “Black and Informed” a series of discussions and political consultation for Black Millenials in Chicago; “Existing Between Line & Space” an exhibition which featured CPG member Thomas Lucas among others; and, currently artist Jesse Howard’s solo exhibition “The Spirit of Community”.

At 9am CST on Saturday, December 5, the Chicago Printers Guild web shop will be live to sell artwork!

Also don't miss out on the other partnership prints: Juarez Hawkins and Thomas Lucas (Hummingbird Press Editions); Stephanie Graham and Victoria Marie Barquin (Halftone Projects) .