Last Best Print Fest 2024
Theme ‘Proustian Moment’
Featured Artist Reinaldo Gil Zambrano
Gallery Opening on Second Friday, July 12, 5-8 PM
Bid on & Purchase Artwork here: https://givergy.us/LastBestPrintFest2024/
Gallery Opening Reception Features BYOT (Bring Your Own T-shirt) Screen Printing
and other FREE Hands-on Printmaking Demonstrations
Gallery Opening is Free & Open to All!
The ZACC is thrilled to present Last Best Print Fest. Celebrating the art of printmaking with works from over 40 amazing artists on the theme ‘Proustian Moment’, this exhibit showcases many techniques and styles and opens with a public gallery reception and a variety of hands-on printmaking demonstrations.
The Last Best Print Fest exhibition includes works from featured artist Reinaldo Gil Zambrano, an award-winning printmaking artist based in Spokane, WA from Caracas, Venezuela. His journey started when he received a scholarship to the United World Colleges in Costa Rica. As a Shelby-Davis scholar, he completed his BFA and MFA in the US, moving on to become a beloved community builder, artist, and art professor. Reinaldo’s works use printmaking and collaboration heavily linked to community building and include mural work and installation. Reinaldo has been awarded prizes and recognition for his visual work during his teaching career. Reinaldo’s work investigates the universal idea of home and the issues we share as humans while preserving people’s stories through visual storytelling.
To celebrate the art of printmaking, the opening will feature printmaking demonstrations including BYOT (Bring Your Own T-shirt) screen printing from 5-7:30 PM. So be sure to bring a light-colored T-shirt, tote bag, bandana, or other textile, so that you can take home your own Last Best Print Fest souvenir!
Last Best Print Fest Education Opportunities (to register visit: https://www.hisawyer.com/zootown-arts-community-center/schedules?widget_tags=adult)
FREE Printmaking Demonstrations!
Friday, July 12 from 5-8 PM at the ZACC
There will be THREE FREE printmaking demos on Friday, July 12 from 5-8 PM. Join Jules Lucero for a demonstration on Linoleum Prints, Dagny Walton for a demonstration on CMYK multicolored screen printing, and don’t forget to bring a plain, light-colored T-shirt or other fabric to join Printshop Manager Patricia Thornton for B.Y.O.T (Bring Your Own T-shirt) Printmaking!
Screenprinting with Rubylith Stencils
Saturdays, July 13 and 20 from 11 AM-1 PM at the ZACC / $95 / Taught by Natalie Woodlock
New Laura Grace Barrett Resident Artist, Natalie Woodlock, will teach you how to use Rubylith stencils in the screenprinting process. Rubylith is a clear film with a light-blocking "ruby" material on one side. This material is cut away with an Exacto knife to create an image that can be exposed onto a silkscreen. In this workshop, you will learn how to design and cut Rubylith stencils to make imagery and create a small edition of three-color prints.
ZACC Distinguished Artist Studio Art Club: LBPF Edition
Tuesday, July 16 from 1:30-3:30 PM at the ZACC / $40 / Led by Patricia Thornton
Come make art in a variety of media! All experience levels are welcome in these classes designed for people 55 and older. Projects will change monthly and include printmaking, ceramics, painting, drawing and more, you’ll work in various studios at the ZACC. In July, the focus will be printmaking to celebrate the ZACC's annual Last Best Print Fest.
Sign up for sessions individually or register for the whole month for a discounted rate. The first session of each month you can bring a friend for free. Caregivers welcome. The ZACC will host a yearly Distinguished Artist Exhibition for all participants. Scholarships are available via phone, email, drop in, or the ZACC website.
Screen Printing 101 w/ Dagny Walton
Wednesdays, August 7 through September 4 / 5:30-7:30 PM / $255
Join local artist Dagny Walton, in this 4-week class covering the basics of screen printing including creating transparencies, burning screens, and CMYK color separation for multicolor prints!