This winter Phoenix Art Space presents PRESS+PLAY Festival of Print, a five-week celebration of contemporary printmaking that includes two exhibitions and a vibrant programme of events, courses and workshops. The Main Gallery features up to 15 printmakers and collectives, whose work spans a variety of methods including screen-print, etching, cyanotype, woodblock and monoprint.

Selected artists for the Main Gallery exhibition are; Bill Brooks, Susan Clarke, Farrukh Addnan, East Side Print, Jane Campling, Caitriona Dunnett, Will Mower, Sophia McNab, Luella Martin, Brandon Seedhouse, Jane Fox, Renuka Ramanujam, Rachel Cohen, Ottilie Winfield and Andrea Abbatangelo. In the Window Gallery Patrick O’Donnell presents a new series of prints especially for the space.

A programme of day courses with local artists invites visitors to be inspired and learn how to create monoprints, gelli prints or linocuts of their own. Kemptown print studio East Side Print will also be hosting a drop-in taster session for those who’d like to have a go at screen-printing in a fun and relaxed environment. And families with young children are invited to come along to the Amazing Art Cart creative workshop, where they will guide you through designing and making your very own print to take home.

On 19 and 20 November the Tabletop Print Fair gives visitors the opportunity to discover and purchase original prints, cards and handmade items direct from makers, perfect as gift to yourself or a loved one this holiday season.

Much of the artwork exhibited at the Festival of Print is also for sale in our online shop. Click here to browse artworks available to purchase.

FESTIVAL EVENTS

Exhibition Opening
Friday 11 November, 18.00 – 20.00
Join us for the preview in-person at Phoenix Art Space. The evening includes a live screen-printing demonstration from Will Mower – have a go and take home your own print!

Artist Talk: Letizia Lopreiato
Thursday 17 November, 18.30 – 20.00
Talk from Letizia Lopreiato about her tactile photography printing process. Free, no booking required.

PRESS+PLAY Tabletop Print Fair
Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 November, 11.00 – 16.00
Discover and purchase original prints, cards and handmade items direct from a variety of makers. Free, drop-in.

Family Printmaking with Amazing Art Cart
Saturday 3 December, 11.00 – 16.00
Families are invited to join The Amazing Art Cart for a creative printmaking workshop. Free, drop-in, 5yrs+

‘Have a Go’ Screen Printing with East Side Print
Sunday 4 December, 14.00 – 16.30
A drop-in screen-printing session with Kemptown studio East Side Print. Come along and join in! Free, drop-in.

 

FESTIVAL COURSES

 

Linocut Day
12 November, 10.30 – 16.30, £70
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Intro to Screen Printing on Textiles
12 November, 10.00 – 16.00, £70 adults / £40 children
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Gelli Printing
24 November, 10.30 – 16.30, £70
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Mono Printing
10 December, 10.30 – 16.30, £70
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Title image: Ease, Ranuka Ramanujam

             

 

 

 

VISITING THE GALLERIES
The galleries at Phoenix Art Space are open Wednesday – Sunday, 11.00 – 17.00 during exhibition dates.

• You do not need to book in advance of your visit. Entry is free.
• Mask wearing is optional, please be considerate of those who choose to wear one.
• Our cleaners clean high-contact areas regularly.
• Sanitizer is available throughout the building.
• Please stay at home if you are feeling unwell.