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September is PRINT MONTH at AS220!
7:12AM ON
09/01/2008
BY
Michaela Zacchilli
so, ok. Print month at AS220; it’s actually more like printmake month, printmaking month, printshop month, printlotto month, raisefundsforyourlocalnonprofitcommunityprintshopmonth. anyway, we’ve got a lot going on. there are some SERIOUSLY brutal events this month, all of which are pretty much free, so keep your eyes peeled. here is some info below, and i’ll be sure to keep you informed.
of course, there’s always the monthly classes! you can check those out at the as220 shop: as220.org/shop
Monday, September 1st
Extra Special Open House & Shop Orientation
6pm
Location: Printshop (95 Mathewson St. #210)
Sunday, September 7th Opening reception for Print Lottery
4-7pm
Location: 115 Empire Street, Gallery/Performance Space
We opened the AS220 Community Printshop one year ago today! Come celebrate our anniversary and the art of printmaking. See the work of 200 artists, you can buy your lottery ticket in advance here too, OR you can hang out and eat birthday cake and booze it up for free!
Thursday, September 11th
Typography Lovers Unite!
6pm
Location: Providence Public Library, Bernard Room, Second Floor.
Join AS220’s Design Providence Art Director Arley-Rose Torsone and PPL’s Special Collection Librarian Rick Ring as they present the typographic treasures from the Special Collections at the Providence Public Library! Prepare for some serious geeking out over typography.
Saturday, September 13th
Drop-in Workshop
1-5pm
Location: Printshop (95 Mathewson St. #210)
Stop by the shop on a Saturday afternoon for a mini printmaking project. Bring the kids, bring grandma, and bring your friends. All supplies provided, stay as long as you want or just drop by.
Saturday, September 20th Lecture
5:30pm
Location: 115 Empire Street, Gallery/Performance Space
Andrew Raftery, engraver, printmaker and scholar shares—PLUS ONE OTHER!!! learn some shit, assholes!!!
AND THE BIG BLOWOUT!!!
Saturday, September 27th
Print Lottery!!!!
7-10pm
Location: 115 Empire Street, Gallery/Performance Space
Every ticket is $75 and all proceeds directly support the Printshop equipment, staff, supplies and programming. In thanks you will receive a print from the show, chosen blindly through the lottery. Come for the fun, and two very special secret announcements. Don’t forget - you don’t need to buy a lottery ticket to attend the event! Come support your Community Printshop by attending! booze! cake!
AND THE TOTALLY BRUTAL ROCKIN AWESOME AFTERPARTY
ALSO Saturday, September 27th
BRUTAL AWESOME AFTERPARTY
10pm
Location: 115 Empire Street, Gallery/Performance Space
The Peanutbutter Kids
Rita and the Labyrinth
+ MAYBE SECRET BAND
ok great!! so mark your calendars!
ALSO be on the lookout for the PIZZA BOXES that advertise the print lotto at NICE SLICE!!! 4 different fun boxes! by: xander marro, jay zenghebot, mike taylor + kat and jackson! collect them all! and buy PIZZA CAUSE ITS THE BEST
for more info: http://as220.org/printlottery2008
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