We are excited to announce the 13th Annual FREE Educational Print Festival, GRABADOLANDIA 2025! Please find Important Information and the promotional Poster and Postcards, including the Schedule of activities, attached to this email. We encourage you to share these widely! GRABADOLANDIA 2025 (Vendors Print Fair) , which will take place Sunday, November 23rd from 10 am to 5 pm at the National Museum of Mexican Art. (1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608). This family-friendly event is for guests to learn more about printmaking through immersive hands-on activities presented by print shops around the city of Chicago and beyond.

Join us for an afternoon studio visit with Matt Davis, founder of Perfectly Acceptable Press — a small publishing house and Risograph printing studio. This visit offers a behind-the-scenes look at Matt’s vibrant publishing practice, where design, print production, and independent distribution meet. Participants will have the chance to learn about Risograph printing and hear insights into running a small press.

RSVP HERE

WHAT: 7th Annual Chicago Printers Guild Publishers Fair 

WHERE: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 East Washington St.
Under the iconic dome at Preston Bradley Hall

WHEN: Saturday October 25th, 2025 // 11am–5pm

COST: Free & Open to the Public 

The Chicago Printers Guild Turns Sweet 16!
We are so back! The Chicago Printers Guild’s Annual Publishers Fair is returning to the Chicago Cultural Center for the second year in a row on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 am–5 pm. All are welcome to join us as we celebrate our sweet 16 with more than 30 vendors at our 7th Annual flagship event.

The Chicago Printers Guild’s Annual Publishers Fair is more than an exhibition for local artists
— It’s our yearly celebration of the exciting and unpredictable printmaking culture thriving across Chicago and the Midwest. All are welcome to join us for the second year in a row under the iconic Tiffany dome at Preston Bradley Hall to peruse prints and posters, flip through zines and artist books, and groove to live DJ sets alongside our curated roster of printmakers and independent publishing houses from across the Second City and beyond.

Why?
The Chicago Printers Guild Publishers Fair lives at the epicenter of our city’s printmaking community, connecting the artists behind social movements, radical politics, and underground music with print lovers like you!
All are welcome to join our 7th annual flagship event as we celebrate 16 years(!) of keeping print alive through practice, dialogue, and community.

Join artist Millicent Kennedy for a hands-on bookmaking workshop where you’ll create your own blank journal or notebook using misprints, offprints, and studio scraps. This workshop emphasizes sustainability and creativity by transforming discarded materials into functional and beautiful objects.

Participants are welcome to bring their own printed papers for use as covers; however, all necessary tools and supplies will be provided. No prior bookbinding experience needed.

Chicago Printers Guild Guided Tour: All for Print. Print for All.

Chicago Printers Guild Guided Tour: All for Print. Print for All. All are welcome to join us on September 27, 2025, at 2 PM in Harold Washington Library’s 9th-floor gallery for a guided tour of “ALL FOR PRINT. PRINT FOR ALL. Archiving 16 Years of the Chicago Printers Guild.

This first-of-its-kind exhibition features hundreds of prints and ephemera carefully selected from the CPG archive housed at Harold Washington Library. Join us for a guided tour featuring the curation team, archivists, and artists to speak about the founding of our organization, the collection of our archive, and the creation of the work. You should come, it’ll be a good time!

Gallery Hours

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

To celebrate Chicago Exhibition Weekend, The Chicago Art Book Fair presents: Preface, a showcase of publishers, print media artists, and dialogues ahead of our 2026 full-scale relaunch.

CHICAGO EXHIBITION WEEKEND The third annual Chicago Exhibition Weekend features 50 participating galleries and creative spaces across the city from September 19–21, spotlighting Chicago’s vibrant cultural landscape and artistic spirit for locals and visitors alike. Building off the success of last year’s edition, which attracted 5,000 attendees over three days, CXW25 will expand its footprint with 50 participating galleries, demonstrating the vitality and diversity of the city’s growing commercial art scene.

https://www.chicagoexhibitionweekend.com/

Chicago Printers Guild Guided Tour: All for Print. Print for All. All are welcome to join us on August 30, 2025, at 2 PM in Harold Washington Library’s 9th-floor gallery for a guided tour of “ALL FOR PRINT. PRINT FOR ALL. Archiving 16 Years of the Chicago Printers Guild.

This first-of-its-kind exhibition features hundreds of prints and ephemera carefully selected from the CPG archive housed at Harold Washington Library. Join us for a guided tour featuring the curation team, archivists, and artists to speak about the founding of our organization, the collection of our archive, and the creation of the work. You should come, it’ll be a good time!

Gallery Hours

Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

CPG Member Visit to the Newberry Library
Date: Tuesday, August 19
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
Location: The Newberry Library

Join fellow CPG members for a special visit to the Newberry Library, hosted by Will Hansen, co-curator of Native Pop!, vice president for collections and library services, and curator of Americana at the Newberry.
This session will showcase zines, artists’ books, and other print-based works from the library’s Indigenous Studies collection, with a focus on contemporary material by Indigenous creators.
Explore how Indigenous artists and writers use independent publishing to shape narratives, assert cultural identity, and influence popular culture — themes central to the Native Pop! exhibition.

Space is limited—RSVP now to secure your spot.

Books & Beats is a community event uniting music, printmaking, and art in public spaces. It invites neighbors of all ages to gather and create, featuring hands-on print stations and rotating guest artists, transforming parks into hubs of creative expression. A project of the Chicago Printers Guild and Englewood Arts Collective, it supports artistic visibility and joy on the South Side and beyond. Join us for an afternoon of music, art, and hands-on printmaking in Ogden Park.

Join us for an afternoon of music, art activations, and hands-on printmaking in Odgen Park

Free and family-friendly!

Featured Artists:
Pugz Atoms · Rob Smooth · Madeline Aguilar
Jordan Knecht · Eric Von Haynes · Rachelle Hil

Join the Chicago Printers Guild (CPG) for a Community Print Party, open to members and those interested in joining. This casual print session encourages creative play, whether you're an experienced printmaker or a novice, in a low-pressure, supportive environment.

Come to a community print jam! This drop-in event allows CPG members and friends to print, share techniques, and connect.

Bring A Screen: If you have a screen, bring it! Whether you have a new screen or an older one that needs more runs, this is your opportunity to use it.



RVSP HERE

Mark your calendars!! Join us on Saturday, April 19th for our Art Book & Print Fair!!
A great opportunity to purchase amazing artwork from SAIC print media students and we will be tabling too!

All are welcome to join the Chicago Printers Guild (CPG) for a Community Print Party.

This event is open to current members and those curious about joining the Guild. A casual, collaborative print session aims to obliterate failure aversion and encourage creative play. Whether you're an experienced printmaker or new to printing, this is a space to experiment, connect, and get inky in a low-pressure, supportive environment.

CPG 2025 STUDIO VISIT 001: VIDA SAČIĆ

Every month, The Chicago Printers Guild invites our members and community to get a look at where printmakers across our beautiful city get their hands dirty. ALL are welcome to join us for our first studio visit of 2025 with printmaker and typographer Vida Sačić.

Vida has invited us to her workspace at Mana Contemporary where she will share some pieces, show off her equipment, and give us all a closer look at her process.

RSVP to join us at Vida’s studio on 3/8/2025

Mana Contemporary, #802 (8th floor) 2233 S. Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608

Vida is currently a professor at the Northeastern Illinois University Art + Design Department, and her personal work brings together color and type to share how the immigrant experience and the American Dream align. Her work is currently on view at the Newberry Library as part of their “Making an Impression: Immigrant Printing in Chicago” exhibition open through Mar 29, 2025.

Join the Chicago Printers Guild for our first meetup of 2025!

We’re kicking off the year with an exciting gathering at the Public Works Gallery, located at 2141 W. North Avenue, on Friday, February 7th, from 7 to 10 PM.
This event is a fantastic opportunity to mingle with fellow creatives, share ideas, and immerse yourself in the vibrant printmaking community. Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the Guild, this meetup is the perfect chance to connect with like-minded individuals, learn more about our work, and explore upcoming events and opportunities. Don’t miss out on a lively evening filled with conversation, inspiration, and good vibes. Mark your calendar, and we can’t wait to see you there!

RSVP HERE

CPG Meet-Up & Print Party

Join us for the last CPG meet-up of the year: A community print party.
There will be print demos and press time for participants. Refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring snacks or materials to share. Saturday, December 28th at CAD from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Mask suggested for participants*

RSVP HERE

Join us for an afternoon of people and print in one of our City’s most iconic public spaces..
We will host our 6th Annual Publishers Fair at the Chicago Cultural Center on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024

Welcome to Starshaped Press! Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 4636 N Ravenswood Ave #103 to see Jen Farrell's exceptional collection of letterpress prints and letterpress type in her studio.


RVSP HERE

Join us on Friday, September 6, at La Follette Park for an exciting evening with the Chicago Printers Guild & Terrain Exhibitions for a "Books & Beats" event as part of the Night Out in the Parks series. Our fourth Books & Beats session features engaging art-making activities for all ages and a diverse selection of music to set the mood. Get ready for a paper-making demonstration with isra rene, a collage-making space with kee merriweather, and live music performances by Terrain Exhibitions and CPG members.

Books & Beats at Hamilton in Hamilton Park
Saturday, August 24th; 12-2:30pm
513 W. 72nd St.
Chicago, IL 60621

The Chicago Printers Guild presents “Books & Beats,” a Night Out in the Parks series that includes interactive art-making activities for all ages and a variety of live music offerings. Explore the art of paper-making and mono-prints with Angela Davis Fegan of Too Much Press and the magic of beat-making with Rob Smooth of Englewood Arts Collective and the founder of MICAPP (Made In Chicago Audio Production Program).

Books & Beats at Green Briar Park

Thursday, June 27th; 5-7:30pm
2650 W. Peterson Ave. Chicago, IL 60659
The Chicago Printers Guild presents “Books & Beats,” a NOITP series that includes interactive art-making activities for all ages and a variety of live music offerings. Create books & zines with artist Regin Igloria from North Branch Projects. Design your cover art with CPG artists Rachelle Hill and Liana Faletto, and move to the beat with an improvised Jazz set with local musician Fred Jackson Jr. and Marcus Evans.

Books & Beats at Hamilton Park

Saturday, August 24th; 12-2:30pm
513 W. 72nd St.
Chicago, IL 60621

The Chicago Printers Guild presents “Books & Beats,” a Night Out in the Parks series that includes interactive art-making activities for all ages and a variety of live music offerings. Explore the art of paper-making and mono-prints with Angela Davis Fegan of Too Much Press and the magic of beat-making with Rob Smooth of Englewood Arts Collective and the founder of MICAPP (Made In Chicago Audio Production Program).

Join us on Thu, Apr 11, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection + Archives.
This in-person event will give you a unique opportunity to explore a vast collection of artists' books and archives.

RSVP HERE 

CPG Meet-up at Harold Washington Library Center Special Collections Reading Room

Join us on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Special Collections Reading Room on the 9th floor of the Harold Washington Library Center. Come see rare and special materials and hear from Michelle McCoy, a Senior Archival Specialist and fellow guild member.
Location: Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library 400 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605

Due to the size of the studio, we have an occupancy cap of  20 RSVP guests RSVP HERE.

Join us Sunday for a casual artist talk with artists exhibiting in “Making Sense of It All”, on Sunday, February 4th at 1 pm. Space limited, email kim@elephantroomgallery.com to RSVP.
Guests can view the exhibition following the talk.

MAKING SENSE OF IT ALL opening postponed. Due to the inclement weather, tonight’s opening reception has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, January 13th, 3-6 pm! The gallery will be open starting at noon if you’d like to drop by early. The exhibition is now online, link in our bio. Stay safe and warm out there, friends!