Craft and Concept - Print Factory Info

A series of portable print shops hosting print making workshops on random street corners and art galleries across the United States. All of our tools are hand crafted by Print Factory Crewmembers, including our series of wooden printing presses modeled after Guttenberg’s original design, and the portable carts designed specifically for the cities they are used in. Each person who walks past a Print Factory Workshop is given an opportunity to have a hands on engagement with the print making process, take home a print from a local artist, and share their own work with the public.

Local artists have helped build up the Print Factory library by continuing to donate original plates. Each print gets a Print Factory stamp of authenticity with the artist’s name, making it part of our catalogue while recognizing the individual who designed it. We want to encourage artists to donate so they can continue the life of their plates and get their creations out to the public.

Producing art on-site while handing it out to the public sparks dialogue about the processes behind printmaking and the historical impact of the multiple in everyday life. Sharing the process and the product of printmaking stimulate community by provoking questions about the utility of printmaking and the nature of art.

If you would like to start a Print Factory in your own city check out our line of Autominis and Travel Kits, and email us!