Student Printmaking Association to sell wearable, collectible art


<p>Learn a little about printmaking, and buy a hand-printed T-shirt.</p><separator></separator><p>Or, add to your art collection with an original lithograph, monoprint, silkscreen or intaglio print.</p><separator></separator><p>The ASU Printmaking Student Association will offer both of these options during a spring sale from 2-6 p.m., April 20-21, in front of the Art Building on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus.</p><separator></separator><p>Approximately 20 artists will be represented, including alumni who have donated prints for the sale.</p><separator></separator><p>Both graduate and undergraduate students will sell their prints. Prices range from $5 to $50, though most works will be in the $20-$40 price range, said David Miller, club vice president.</p><separator></separator><p>During sale hours, club members will be illustrating the printmaking process by printing cut linoleum blocks onto T-shirts using an etching press. Buyers will be able to choose a design from a selection of blocks carved by members of the ASU Print Club.</p><separator></separator><p>Buyers may bring their own apparel to be printed. Prices are estimated to be $15 for a printed shirt and a $5 printing fee for those who bring their own shirts.</p><separator></separator><p>“The T-shirt demonstration is aimed at emphasizing the work that goes into making a fine-art print,” said Miller.</p><separator></separator><p>For more information, contact Miller at <a href="mailto:damille1@asu.edu">damille1@asu.edu</a>.</p&gt;