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Circling the Square Fine Art Press - 275 Water Street Gardiner, Maine 04345 (207) 582-2108 (207) 582-6600
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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. |
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Membership Application Artists apply for membership by: Submitting proof of competence in printmaking. This is accomplished by submitting the following: 1. Actual work portfolio (5-10 prints), or slides/digital images of prints 2. Resume and or references. After acceptance as a new member, full payment of fees, and receipt of the signed artist’s contract, the artist will receive a shop orientation, and a key to the studio. The application and acceptance process usually takes one week. |
The facilities Include: Equipped press: Griffin press, manual, 24”x44” steel bed, micrometers. Viscosity rollers and brayers Drying area, light table, sinks Personal storage bin Flat File storage Worktables Studio display & lounge area Ferric chloride etching bath (vertical tank) Storage racks for silkscreens Book press Paper cutter Handicap accessible bathroom In house art library Annual Membership Benefits: Unlimited access to the studio Eligibity for inclusion in shows both in our exhibition space and elsewhere. Access to our in house resource center which includes reference materials, catalogues and books. Possibility for print exchanges. Possibility for bulk buying of paper and other print supplies. 50% discount on hourly rate of workshop/exhibition space Inclusion in Artwalk Gardiner and other cultural events Annual members receive press scheduling priority. Annual members scheduled for press time have equipment priority. Five and Two Month Memberships Benefits: Unlimited access to the studio These members are not guaranteed inclusion in exhibitions, and the discount on hourly rates does not apply. |
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Membership & Fee Schedule for 2008.
Half year (five months) $350
In addition all memberships require a $25.00 studio key deposit and a $75.00 non-refundable initial membership fee. This is a one-time fee for contiguous memberships. |
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Dear Friends, We’re excited! Circling the Square Fine Art Press is opening its doors for the first time during Artwalk Gardiner, Friday, August 17, from 5-8 pm. The Press is located on the first floor of the ARTDOGS building, 275 Water Street, in historic downtown Gardiner. We’d love to have you come and see this new addition to the Arts Community of Central Maine. 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 Jennifer Strode 582-0834 872-8962 |
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Circling The Square Press 275 Water Street, Gardiner Maine, 04345. (207- 582- 2108) |
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