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Grace Gillespie’s Vibrant Linocut Prints of Flowers and Foliage Tap Into Her Artistic Roots

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All images © Grace Gillespie, shared with permission Grace Gillespie grew up in an artistic household, but she resisted pursuing visual art at first, especially printmaking, because it was something both of her parents excelled at. ” she says. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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The role of Aberdeen People’s Press in late 20th century activism

Creative Review

However, from 1973 to 1984 a local print shop, Aberdeen People’s Press, served as the vital tissue between many of the city’s activist groups. Catalysed by greater accessibility and affordability of printing equipment, DIY printers emerged hand in hand with social movements around the world.

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August 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Open to Canadian women artists ages 25-40 living in New York state, this grant program offers three unrestricted $5,000 awards, one in visual arts, one in media and design, and the other in literature. Manhattan Art Grants (Manhattan, New York City). The Canadian Women Artists’ Award (New York). Deadline: 5 p.m.

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October 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Alexander Rutsch Award and Exhibition for Painting (International) Open to artists 19 and older, this award offers one artist $7,500, a solo exhibition, and a printed catalog at Pelham Art Center. Artists working in the visual arts, film, video, electronic, digital arts, and choreography are eligible.

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February 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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FREE THE BOOKS: A Print Exhibition (International) This March, Evanston Public Library will host an exhibition of prints about banned books in collaboration with Hive Center for Book Arts and Starshaped Press. Deadline: February 15, 2024. Entry fees range from $5 to $35. Deadline: February 16, 2024. Deadline: Rolling.

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10 Vital Elements of Art That Make a Good Design

Graphic Design Junction

Creating a good print design can be quite a challenge. In contrast, when working on printed materials, fixing even a small mistake can be quite expensive. While modern print design depends on many technological factors, it has also inherited a lot from older art forms, such as painting, printmaking, and photography.

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October 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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The Portland Institute for Contemporary Art will award up to $5,000 to unincorporated visual art collectives, alternative spaces, and collaborative projects as part of Round 11 of the Precipice Fund. Art Omi Residencies (International). There are a few free spaces available for those who qualify. Precipice Fund (U.S.).

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