Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative

Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative is dedicated to promoting the art of printmaking by providing a well-equipped studio and an environment of mutual support, camaraderie and inspiration for artists and students.

History of the Cooperative

Phoenix Rising Printmaking Cooperative opened in September 1998. From its beginning the studio was equipped with a Takach etching press, a Vandercook relief press and materials to accommodate a variety of printmaking techniques. Since then the studio has been extensively remodeled and updated. Phoenix Rising now includes a second etching press and work tables so that more printmakers can work at the same time. Phoenix Rising's artist members offer a variety of workshops and classes that highlight their particular skills and guest artists are invited to give special presentations. The artists of Phoenix Rising provide outreach programs demonstrating and teaching printmaking techniques in a variety of venues - public and private schools, art groups, colleges, artist's residencies, in-service workshops, etc.

Exhibitions

Massillon Museum
Riffe Gallery Lobby Exhibitions
Columbus Cultural Arts Center
Ohio Dominican College Wehrle Gallery
Jung House
Ohio Art League
High Road Gallery
Roy G. Biv

Collaborations

With Zygote Press, technical exchange resulting in production of an artist's book
With CCAD and other Ohio arts groups, organized presentation of two prominent Korean printmakers, including a series of lectures, demonstrations and an exhibit of their work.

Portfolios

"Alphabet Book" bound artist book print exchange
"Birth" print exchange and exhibit
"Contrasts" print exchange and exhibit