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Chicago Printers Guild was organized in 2009 to unite printmakers (and print lovers) across the Chicagoland area through lectures, workshops, artist talks, site visits, and exhibitions. We strive to bridge the gap between commercial and fine art printing by building on a shared appreciation of Chicago’s rich printmaking past to ensure our city continues to be one of the most prolific and respected printmaking centers in the nation.
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Break out those transistor radios, folks… it’s almost time for our next episode of The Chicago Printers Guild HALFTONE RADIO SUPERSHOW! This month, we’re pumped to welcome artist, printmaker, and QTVCnLive host Julia Arredondo @fut

Thank you, Michelle McCoy, for pulling various antiquarian books for members to flip through and photograph, including lithography portraits of First Nations figures, type specimens, Joseph Albers prints, and a collection of tiny books. Additionally,

Halftone Radio Supershow Episode 10: CPG Publisher’s Fair Showcase

Tune in to 105.5FM Lumpen Radio [ @lumpenradio ] on Wednesday, December 13 at 6 pm for the last Halftone Radio Supershow of the year. On this episode, recorded live at the 2023

We had a great time tabling at Grabadolandia (Nov 19)! This marked the 11th anniversary of Grabadolandia, held at @explorenmma.

This year guild members @alexisszs @mellodestroy and @lovelorrae held down the CPG table this year, offering participants

HALFTONE RADIO SUPERSHOW EP: 8
✨Wednesday, November 22nd // 6:00PM - 7:00PM✨

On this episode of the HALFTONE RADIO SUPER SHOW, we’re excited to revisit PAPER JAZZ: the Oct 13th event that was part of the first-ever Paper Jam hosted at Co-Prosp

!! TODAY !! After a three-year hiatus, the @chicagoprintersguild Publishers Fair is making its glorious return at the first ever PAPER JAM! ALL are welcome to join us at Co-Prosperity (3219 S. Morgan) from noon ’til 6pm on Saturday, October 21

!! TOMORROW !! After a three-year hiatus, the @chicagoprintersguild Publishers Fair is making its glorious return at the first ever PAPER JAM! ALL are welcome to join us at Co-Prosperity (3219 S. Morgan) from noon ’til 6pm on Saturday,October 2

I nside the Edition features extended interviews with CPG members, special guests in conversation with members, and curated takeovers in conjunction with events and exhibitions. The podcast documents CPG activity while placing it along the arc of print history in Chicago and beyond.