Printmaking
Area Description
The Printmaking area in the Department of Art focuses on the creation of prints as an original form of artistic expression. Students are encouraged to explore the unique serial and replicable nature of printmaking, to engage with and respond to the creative process, and to work toward greater clarity of concept and extended investigation of process.
Graduate Program
The three-year graduate program in printmaking is limited to six students in residence, admitting two per year on a rotational basis. Emphasis is placed on developing a critical understanding of one’s conceptual and artistic practices, and situating oneself within a contemporary art context. Regular printmaking critiques are an essential component to that process and interdisciplinary approaches to the medium are actively encouraged.
Recent Visiting Artists and Critics
- Clinton Adam
- Grant Arnold
- Christopher Brown
- David Driesbach
- John Driesbach
- Karen Kunc
- T.L. Solien
- Judy Phaff
- Didi Weir
Professional Resources
Local
The Twin Cities is home to a vibrant print community and strong collections:
- The print study room of Minneapolis Institute of Arts contains over 50,000 prints and is considered among the best in the nation. It houses the archives of Vermillion Editions. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts Print and Drawing Council host exhibitions, lectures and sales of prints.
- The Walker Art Center holds the complete Tyler Graphics archive as well as a strong collection of contemporary prints.
- Highpoint Center for Printmaking publishes contemporary artists, while providing working space for 35 cooperative members and offering instruction.
- Minnesota Center for Book Arts, is located minutes from the University of Minnesota Arts Quarter, conducts classes, provides workspace for artists and hosts exhibitions.
- The Department of Art hosts the Minnesota National Print Biennial attracting significant contemporary work from all over the country.
National
- Mid American Print Council
- Southern Graphics Council
- American Print Alliance
- International Print Center New York
- Los Angeles Printmaking Society
- Society of American Graphic Artists
- The Society of Wood Engravers
- Baren Forum
Faculty
- Karl Bethke, Professor Emeritus, MFA, University of Minnesota
- Jerald Krepps, Associate Professor, MFA, Indiana University
- Jenny Schmid, Assistant Professor, MFA, University of Michigan
