Dear Friends,
Circling the Square Fine Art Press is a studio facility where Artist/printmakers can come and create their art. The studio was designed to combine the best of the 500-year-old traditions of printmaking with the safer new technologies of the 21st Century. It can accommodate artists working in Relief, Silkscreen (acrylic inks only), Intaglio (copper etching only), and a variety of monotype and monoprint processes. Exhibition space and collective projects will assist artists in marketing their prints.
This Press is the culmination of a long held dream of Karen’s to create an open access press where artists would have the freedom to work independently and the opportunity to work cooperatively. Jennifer signed on to Karen’s vision in the eleventh hour, and brought a press. Central to the vision of Circling the Square Fine Art Press is the formation of a dynamic printmaking community, where artists work in a safe and mutually supportive environment.
We would love to have you join us in the formation of this important and dynamic printmaking community. Your voice, vision, and talents would be so welcome. Would you become one of our charter members? We have enclosed information detailing membership benefits and terms.
Come and share in our excitement! The thoughtfully rehabbed space looks fabulous! We hope to see you at Artwalk Gardiner. If you want more information or would like to tour the facility at some other time, contact us. You can call the Press at 582-2108; our personal details are listed below.
Sincerely,
Circling the Square Fine Art Press
Karen Adrienne
582-0834
Circling the Square
Mission
The press is established to give artists in the Central Maine area the opportunity to build a community of artists that will create and market original fine art prints. The Fine Art Press offers 20-25 artists the freedom to work independently and cooperatively in a supportive, safe environment. The studio can accommodate artists working in the following media: Relief, Silkscreen (acrylic inks only), Intaglio (etch copper only), and a variety of monotype and monoprint processes.
275 Water Street
Gardiner, Maine 04345
(207) 582-2108
(207) 582-6600
Circling The Square Press 275 Water Street, Gardiner Maine, 04345. (207- 582- 2108)
Circling the Square Fine Art Press is an
open access press where key-holding artists can
work independently, according to their own time schedule and inclination. It is also a place to share ideas, techniques, information, and collaborate with other printmakers. The studio was designed to combine the best of the 500-year old traditions of printmaking with the safer new technologies of the 21st Century. Since the opening of the Press in August 2007, the facility has been busy with artists working in serigraphy, relief and intaglio, making monotypes, editions, books and sculpture. Changing exhibits have hung in the gallery space, showcasing members work. Our press and exhibit space is always open and busy during Artwalk Gardiner.
Circling the Square Fine Art Press has
also hosted community events, bookmaking and printmaking workshops, and lectures by a variety of artists. It is a vital organization
Fine Art
Press
Circling the Square Fine Art Press is located on the ground floor of the ARTDOGS building at 277 Water Street Gardiner. ARTDOGS is devoted to developing a core community of artists in downtown Gardiner Maine. The intent is to create and maintain a visual arts presence. Interested artists should contact The Artdogs at (207) 582-2108 or visit www.theartdogs.com