Artists can arrange to work with the Center’s Print Staff for editioning, special projects, collaborative printing, or private instruction.
The Center for Contemporary Printmaking’s professional printers are proficient in almost every method, including intaglio, screenprint, lithography, monotype, collagraphy, relief, and photo-based processes. We also support combination and experimental projects.
Recent CCP Editions include work by Diane Victor, Bill Jacklin, Lisa Lou, Jill Moser, Richard Meirer, Howardena Pindell, Robert Cottingham, Emily Lombardo, Julio Valdez, Julie Headland, Frances Ashforth, Kees De Waal, Amanda Seelye Salzman, Donald Sultan, Richard Haas, and others.
Work With Us
Master Printer Rate: $65/hr
Staff Printer Rate: $55/hr
Please contact the printers directly (emails below) for more information and to arrange sessions. Note: Private sessions usually book out 2-4 months in advance. Please plan ahead!
Our Printers
Christopher Shore, Staff Master Printer
Christopher received his MFA from the Pratt Institute (Brooklyn) in 2001, with a concentration in printmaking. Additionally, he has studied printmaking techniques in Venice and Florence, Italy. His work explores many types of traditional and non-traditional printmaking techniques, and has been exhibited in numerous group shows throughout Tri-State Area and in venues around the world including the Katonah Museum of Art (NY), the University of Richmond Museum (VA), the Southampton Arts Center (NY), and in the 9th Duoro Biennal Print Exhibition in Portugal. As Staff Master Printer at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, he is both an instructor and collaborative printer, working with internationally renowned artists as well as emerging and established artists.
Reach out to Christopher Shore at cshore@contemprints.org
Liz Bannish, Studio Manager / Collaborative Printer
Liz Bannish earned her BFA in Printmaking and Art History from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2011, winning 2nd best in show in her class for her senior thesis. Afterward, she served as an intern for Zea Mays Printmaking, bringing their research in non-toxic printmaking to SGC San Francisco in 2013. She served as Printmaking and Photo Technician for Smith College in Northampton, MA for five years, running their printmaking studio, letterpress studio, photo darkrooms, and OSHA compliance programs. Liz has trained with masters Barry Moser (Pennyroyal Press), Peter Pettengill (Wingate Studios), and Liz Chalfin (Zea Mays Printmaking). Her personal work spans the media of sustainable and traditional printmaking and includes relief, etching, lithography, and alternative photography. Among the duties of Studio Manager and Collaborative Printer, Liz provides studio maintenance and works with artists and students to develop their work and produce fine editions of printed art.
Reach out to Liz Bannish at lbannish@contemprints.org