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<title>PPG News RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/index.html</link><description>Print Group News&#x21;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007 Pittsburgh Print Group</dc:rights><dc:date>2008-06-04T22:56:09-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:58:24 -0500</lastBuildDate><item><title>Summer 2008 Book Arts and Printmaking Classes</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Local Events</category><dc:date>2008-06-04T22:56:09-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/a75abf03fb8fa46e455a3630afce391f-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/a75abf03fb8fa46e455a3630afce391f-29.html#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Book Arts & Printmaking classes include three new classes for Summer.


...PBA 105 &ndash; Level: All 


4 Thursdays, 6:30 &ndash; 9:30pm


...PBA 101 &ndash; Level: All


8 Mondays, 6:30 &ndash; 9:30pm


...2 Thursdays, 6:30 &ndash; 9:30pm


...Non&ndash;Toxic Printing with Polymer Plates (new!)


...6 Saturdays, 9:30am &ndash; 12:30pm


...8 Wednesdays, 6:30 &ndash; 9:30pm
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Leonard Leibowitz showing master prints in many prestigious exhibitions</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Member News</category><dc:date>2007-12-07T20:30:00-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/0de7c728b3842594ebfe1f2668626fb9-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/0de7c728b3842594ebfe1f2668626fb9-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leonard Leibowitz is showing his master prints in many prestigious exhibitions and recently won the New York Central Art Supply award at The Society of American Graphic Artist exhibition.   &nbsp;The New York City Public Library selected one of his prints for their collection.   &nbsp;Leonard also has prints in the American Color Print Society exhibition and the Workman's


Circle exhibition entitled Angels and Demons.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Upcoming Spring 2008 Printmaking Classes at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Classes and Workshops</category><dc:date>2008-02-26T15:13:01-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/b761176a41865ce807aa22976c6fa064-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/b761176a41865ce807aa22976c6fa064-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Register for classes by going to the PCA School registration page


...8 Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm<br /> ...  $200 members, $225 non-members (fee includes use of tools, inks, and solvents)<br />


Focus on both traditional and contemporary etching techniques in this multi-level class Learn to apply relief, intaglio, and monoprinting techniques onto a variety of commercial papers Make images you can hand color, collage and reproduce Continuing students are welcome Paper and plates can be purchased in class.<br /><br />


...$150 members, $175 non-members (fee includes use of tools, inks, and solvents)<br />


Prerequisite: printmaking class or monitor&rsquo;s approval Plates and paper can be purchased.<br />


...at AIR and the PCA Printmaking Studio<br /> ...  $150 members, $175 non-members (fee includes materials)<br />


Get introduced to various methods of printing The first session, which takes place at Artist Image Resource, will introduce you to lithography and photo litho processes At the second session, at PCA, learn to print with polymer plates Each session will include demonstrations and hands-on printmaking activities An information sheet will be sent to you upon registration Session one meets directly at AIR (Artist Image Resource, 518 Foreland St, Pittsburgh PA 15212) Session two meets at the Printmaking Studio at PCA.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Print Group Exhibit opportunity at the Art Loft in Mt. Lebanon</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Exhibits</category><dc:date>2007-10-23T12:44:03-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/3a5fbdb2e1412db70dfce3dc164042ed-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/3a5fbdb2e1412db70dfce3dc164042ed-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Work should be matted, framed and ready for hanging.  

...Please include two ID tags on back of work.


DROP OFF FOR JURYING:  Saturday, November 10, from 10:00 AM -NOON


PICK UP UNACCEPTED WORK:  Saturday, November 10, from  2:00 - 4:00 PM


...ENTRY FEE:  $25.00, checks made payable to Pittsburgh  Print Group


COMMISSION:  The artist receives 60% and the gallery takes a 40% commission on work sold.  

...INSURANCE:  Work will be insured during the course of  the exhibition.


PICK UP AFTER CLOSE OF EXHIBIT:  Saturday, January 5,  from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.    If you are unable to pick up your work, you MUST make alternate arrangements.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hoyt Institute Membership Screening</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-08-20T23:09:15-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/5b51c3402c334d0161e108af34d9dbf5-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/5b51c3402c334d0161e108af34d9dbf5-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hoyt Institute Membership Screening- October 6th- Application and information www.hoytartcenter.org]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fall 2007 Printmaking Classes at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Classes and Workshops</category><dc:date>2007-08-20T23:04:12-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/0859036c0c8599ed8d8cbabfc5dc7967-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/0859036c0c8599ed8d8cbabfc5dc7967-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Focus on both traditional and contemporary etching techniques in this multi-level class.   Learn to apply relief, intaglio, and monoprinting techniques onto a variety of commercial papers. 

...$320 members, $345 non-members (fee includes chemicals, stones, and four polymer plates)


...Overview the lithography process from past to present and produce a single color litho print, and methods to achieving photographic to hand drawn litho.   Also learn pronto plate printing, an efficient and environmentally friendly way to go direct to the plate.   Cover one, two and three color printing processes using pronto plates, a safe, simple and cost effective process for non-toxic art printmaking. 

...$70 members, $95 non-members (basic materials included in the fee)


...Then make your own holiday cards this season using stamping, collage, drawing, painting and mixed media.   Also learn basic papermaking techniques as you craft your own, personalized cards! ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A visit to AIR Studios and Galleries</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Local Events</category><dc:date>2007-08-20T23:01:24-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/aaf2c6dea5d08fd4362f925b6cebb56a-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/aaf2c6dea5d08fd4362f925b6cebb56a-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Please save Wednesday, November 14th on your calendars.    One of our newest members, Matt Forrest, has been working for some time on arranging a date for Print Group to visit AIR studios and galleries.    He will be giving members a tour and demonstrating new techniques and materials for printmakers.    More details will be worked out in the next two weeks at which time a mailing will go out to all members.   This should be a really interesting event.    Our thanks go to Matt for making this happen!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Members in upcoming local and regional exibits</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Member News</category><dc:date>2007-08-20T22:53:59-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/87d0f4c3fb10be1ad13c4c6a936c1ff2-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/87d0f4c3fb10be1ad13c4c6a936c1ff2-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ken Beer and Terri Perpich are in the Hoyt Mid Atlantic Juried Art Exhibition (with 3 prints) opening on October 7, 2-4pm.    The exhibition dates are October 2- November 21, 2007.  ...  The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts is in New Castle, PA.  www.hoytartcenter.org


Terri also has 2 prints in the "History Through Art" juried Westmoreland County Centennial Celebration Exhibition and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts.    This exhibition will open at the Westmoreland County Courthouse, Greensburg, PA on September 14, 6:30-9:30pm, for ticket info call 724-834-6730.  

...Ken and Terri will exhibit a collaboration/installation (monotype prints on fiber glass fabric) and 2 individual pieces in the upcoming "A Tryst with Glass" juried by Dr. ...  The exhibition will be at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, opening November 16, 2007- January 20, 2008.


Pittsburgh Watercolor Society's 61st Annual International Exhibition will open on November 16th at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts through January 20, 2008.  Terri has a watercolor in AQUEOUS, juried by Eric Wiegardt.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Society of American Graphic Artists Membership Review Opportunity</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-08-20T22:22:59-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/61b0662f8584a765a17c4dfd3465a935-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/61b0662f8584a765a17c4dfd3465a935-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The membership jury consists of SAGA Council members.   Any fine art printmaker interested in becoming an active member of SAGA is invited to send a portfolio of 10 slides and r&eacute;sum&eacute; to:


...Deadline for membership review is September 15th. 

...The online SAGA Portfolio is a new educational effort by SAGA.   Each SAGA member in good standing is invited to submit a recent print image and current contact information.


Through the SAGA Portfolio, viewers will be able to see images of current prints in a wide variety of media, concepts, and styles.   SAGA endorses the general concept of presenting creative works by its members, but the SAGA Portfolio may not be used to promote sales or otherwise engage in commerce.


Copyrights are reserved by the individual artists.   For specific information about any artist, print, or copyright, please contact the artist directly.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Monotype Prints at Carol Craven Gallery&#x2c; Vineyard Haven&#x2c; MA</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Member News</category><dc:date>2007-08-20T22:11:55-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/8ce0a81b133da883901d0112bdd71e25-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/8ce0a81b133da883901d0112bdd71e25-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jo-Anne Bates has an exhibit of monotype prints on view at the Carol Craven Gallery in Vineyard Haven MA]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>12th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition - Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-08-20T21:56:34-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/106f1901581352561a62ef0b0f0fe356-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/106f1901581352561a62ef0b0f0fe356-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 12th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition hosted by The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art  at Ligonier Valley.   November 30, 2007 thru February 24, 2008.   Entry deadline - entry form and digital images or slides of work postmarked by Saturday, August 25, 2007.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PPG members in the Associated Artists Exhibit &#x3c;i&#x3e;&#x3c;b&#x3e;Reflections&#x3c;/i&#x3e;&#x3c;/b&#x3e;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Member News</category><dc:date>2007-07-30T23:19:50-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/0d51f3705db7aa3a7fc151f5f8610b95-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/0d51f3705db7aa3a7fc151f5f8610b95-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Quite a few print group members are in an Associated Artists of Pittsburgh member exhibition <i><b>REFLECTIONS</i></b> at 707 Penn Avenue Gallery, Pittsburgh.   The show runs July 20 through August 18, 2007.


<b>Jo-Anne Bates</b> along with <b>Ken Beer</b>, <b>Judi Charlson</b>, <b>Dafna Rehavia Hanauer</b> and <b>Terri Perpich</b> have works in the show.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Members Participate in Fall Exhibits and Summer Workshops</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Member News</category><dc:date>2007-07-25T11:19:30-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/7b49d4ea216f738f42a9789e2a12619c-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/7b49d4ea216f738f42a9789e2a12619c-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>Tom Norulak</b> has an etching, <i>Edifice Ex</i>, in the 9th annual American Landscapes Exhibit at the Maryland Federation of Art in Annapolis.   The juror was George Gurney, Deputy Chief Curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.   There were 900 submissions, and 46 works selected.


<b>Julia Toal</b> is currently participating in a two-week intensive workshop exploring silkscreen, collage and relief techniques in Oxbow, Michigan.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Craftsmen&#x27;s Guild of Pittsburgh presents; &#x22;a Tryst with Glass&#x22;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-07-23T14:12:53-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/80e2ac029348d0557f9f3b59dafb9f28-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/80e2ac029348d0557f9f3b59dafb9f28-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us in a continued celebration of 2007 being the "year of glass."   This show is open to all PCA guild members and collaboration with a non-member is permitted. 


Mixed media is welcome so long as it includes some use of actual glass, and/or individual interpretation that falls within guidelines of the prospectus. 


Screening date is 12 August, Simmons Hall at the


...up; 4:00 to 4:30 ($20 jury fee) 


Show opening will be Friday evening, 16 November and plans are under way to make this a fun and special night. 


For more details and questions contact Rose Clancy (kingclancy2@earthlink.net) 


Thanks, we hope to see you there!


http://www.craftsmensguild.org/exhibition.htm ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Print Group Members in a variety of Summer Exhibits</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Member News</category><dc:date>2007-07-23T12:13:57-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/ecef8ffccdaff6dfa95549ff58b91d28-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/ecef8ffccdaff6dfa95549ff58b91d28-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>John Dorinsky</b> has a show of his Raku Ceramics at the Hoyt Institute of fine Arts, New Castle &mdash; www.hoytartcenter.org.


<b>Judi Charlson's</b> exhibition "Totem and Taboo" is at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.    See Mary Thomas's July 18th review in the Post Gazette.


<b>Leonard Leibowitz's</b> print titled  "Reflections" won an award at The Society of American Graphic Artists 74th Member Show at The Old Print Shop, New York, New York.    Juror, Susan Teller, writes, "Given my own bent toward social, urban, and industrial scenes I found lots to appreciate.  ...  The exhibit runs from July 9 -August 17, 2007.


<b>Terri Perpich's</b> monotype image was used on the postcard for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of he Arts IMAGES 2007 juried by CMA's Heather Pesanti.    And Terri's fiber monotype was photographed by Kurt Shaw and in his brief Trib review on Joyce Perry's le poire Gallery "Hanging by a Thread" show.    He wrote that the le poire fiber show compared to the quality of the Fiber International at PCA, only on a smaller scale.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Another Calendar for those who use Mac</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Member News</category><dc:date>2007-06-24T14:35:36-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/ef7491168392c2fe2fa9daa897c141c1-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/ef7491168392c2fe2fa9daa897c141c1-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In addition to the Google Calendar I've added a calendar page &mdash; linked in the sidebar menu links to the left &mdash; generated from iCal.   You can subscribe to an RSS feed or subscribe directly to the published calendar to view it in iCal if you so choose (and are using a Mac ;-).


Be sure to send any announcements, classes, exhibit information to pittsburghprintgroup@gmail.com for inclusion on all versions of our calendar. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Printmaking and Etching Techniques</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Classes and Workshops</category><dc:date>2007-06-21T19:34:51-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/c5a7ab61db44837fe60e36c6fabb098a-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/c5a7ab61db44837fe60e36c6fabb098a-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[At the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts


...7 Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 


June 25 &ndash; August 13, no class August 6


$180 members, $205 non-members (fee includes use of tools, inks, and solvents)


Focus on both traditional and contemporary etching techniques in this multi-level class.   Learn to apply relief, intaglio, and monoprinting techniques onto a variety of commercial papers.   Make images you can hand color, collage and reproduce. ...  Paper and plates can be purchased in class.


Information about registering for classes is available via the PCA website: http://www.pittsburgharts.org/school/index.html
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2008 PRINT EXCHANGE - Oregon Ink Spot</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-06-20T13:20:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/8aaecd1f6555bebd2e728be700acc472-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/8aaecd1f6555bebd2e728be700acc472-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>Below is a list of requirements and the submission date for this project:</b>


...Digital prints combined with any of the traditional methods will be accepted. 

...&bull; Exchange requirements: an edition of 15 identical prints, original prints made for this exchange.   Please insert interleaf or glassine sheets between each print cut to the paper size 5&rdquo; x 7&rdquo;.


&bull; Additional requirements: Each print must be signed and numbered (1/15, 2/15, ...... ...  In&nbsp;addition, each print must be accompanied with the following information: Artist&rsquo;s name, title, and&nbsp; media.   This information can be printed separately and cut to paper size, or printed and/or pasted to the back of &nbsp;the print.


...&bull; All prints submitted will be put in a web gallery and shown in an exhibition at the Nightingale Gallery, Eastern Oregon University&rsquo;s main gallery space in December 2009.


A portfolio of 13 randomly selected prints will be mailed to each participant in the summer 2008.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PRINT EXCHANGE 5</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-06-20T13:02:15-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/4422f9e0be7da712b2650990f845d4d9-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/4422f9e0be7da712b2650990f845d4d9-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The prints that we receive will be scanned and placed on a gallery page for all to see.   This page will have links back to the Artists own website or homepage if they choose to. (hint, hint - for sales...) 

...Delivery deadline for finished prints: Your 12 Prints must be post marked by September 30, 2007. 

...Delivery information: You must enclose 12 prints, (THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE NUMBERED) a self-addressed mailing label, and sufficient return postage (in the coordinator's native currency or postage). 


If you do not know the exact amount of return postage, please send more than you think will be required, for example $10 for USA to USA delivery, $20 for international delivery.   You will not get prints back if the return postage is not paid by you. 

...Please deliver your prints in a package that can easily be reused for shipping the collated prints back to you. ...  In the USA, the best way to send the prints is Priority Mail -- the post office will even provide the box! 

...Once mailed check back in a few days to make sure the list is updated this way we can keep good track of all artwork.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x22;BEST IN SHOW&#x22;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-06-20T12:51:06-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/5f18c4d25086a3cbf95a9a9356d78510-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/5f18c4d25086a3cbf95a9a9356d78510-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The "Contest Panel of Voters" will be the very same printmakers that are in the contest! 

...First Round Voting will last until 4:00 p.m. (e.s.t.) ...  First round Winners will be announced by 5:00 p.m. (e.s.t) July 23, 2007.


...Print images may be UPLOADED using the form, or Snail Mailed to us on a CD to the address below.   Uploaded or Mailed print images will not be listed on the website until the submission fee is received. 

...If you wish to send prints to us for sale, here is the information you need


...Each print submission is $5.00 - payable thru PayPal, by Phone with any major Credit Card, Check, or Money Order.


...The Prize amounts MAY get larger if there are a lot of Print Submissions. ...  A notice will go out to everyone if the Prize denomination should grow larger.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PRINT ZERO STUDIOS - PRINT EXCHANGE V</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-06-03T00:40:45-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/f94a1044b81ee768b825fdd200ff591a-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/f94a1044b81ee768b825fdd200ff591a-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have enough prints ready you might be able to make the June 15 deadline! 

...The print exchange promotes the print arts and brings valuable exposure to printmakers from all over.   The last exchange had 285 participants from 18 countries, and the show traveled to 4 states in the US.


Welcome to the <a href="http://www.printzerostudios.com" target="_blank">Print Zero Studios</a> Print Exchange V. 

...Thank you to the Florida Printmakers who will be hosting at the U of Miami.   Thank you also to Sev Shoon Arts Center and BallardWorks who will be hosting in Seattle.


...All prints will conform to the following guidelines, any prints that do not fit these criteria will be returned to the artist (No Exceptions).


...- Edition of 15 prints (Print Zero Studios will keep 2 prints from


...Prospectus is available online and downloadable as a PDF file from <a href="http://www.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Brand 36&#x2c; the Thirty-Sixth National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-06-03T00:29:46-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/6299069175f2904e555223aedc5b914f-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/6299069175f2904e555223aedc5b914f-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.brand-arts.org/Brand36page.htm" target="_blank">Brand 36</a>, the Thirty-Sixth National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper will be


presented at the Brand Galleries in Glendale, California.    The submittal deadline is


June 27, 2007 and the exhibition dates are October 6 to November 16, 2007.    The entry form is available as a PDF file (requiring Adobe Acrobat to view and print) from the


<a href="http://www.brand-arts.org/brand_36_prospectus.htm" target="_blank">prospectus</a> page. 


Additional information available at their websites: <a href="http://www.brand-arts.org" target="_blank">www.brand-arts.org </a>or from the Brand Library web site: <a href="http://www.brandlibrary.org" target="_blank">www.brandlibrary.org</a>.


............................................................................................................]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BookMarks ZMP</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-06-01T12:26:18-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/700cae3e93d2734571da0647966246f5-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/700cae3e93d2734571da0647966246f5-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Members are invited to submit work to BookMarks ZMP


Zea Mays Printmaking is very excited to host the 4th Annual Artists&rsquo; Book Exhibition, entitled BookMarks ZMP.

...The Call for Entries is available on our website.


This year&rsquo;s exhibition will be presented in conjunction with the Museums10 &ldquo;BookMarks&rdquo; celebration, a region-wide year of exhibitions and programs dedicated to the book.   See the Museums10 website for all the wonderful offerings taking place at museums, galleries, colleges and universities throughout the Pioneer Valley.

...Rogers who is the Special Collections Librarian at Wellesley College as this year&rsquo;s juror.   We invite you to submit your best work for her review. 

...Entry Deadline: July 16, 2007 &nbsp; - entries received at Zea Mays Printmaking


...Pick up of work at the studio after the exhibit: October 30th and 31st.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome to gmail... and our online calendar</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Group News</category><dc:date>2007-05-30T21:09:43-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/a53e9580dd318366224286421686e108-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/a53e9580dd318366224286421686e108-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We now have a <a href="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?  src=PittsburghPrintGroup%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Google calendar</a> set up for the members of the Pittsburgh Print Group.   Please send information for the calendar &mdash; or for the website, for that matter &mdash; to pittsburghprintgroup@gmail.com and lets populate the calendar and keep the website lively.


............................................................................................................]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Some sources for finding juried shows...</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-05-27T12:32:42-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/66d837c79d213ecc604b1e834e1661d6-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/66d837c79d213ecc604b1e834e1661d6-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you haven't started the online search for they myriad juried show opportunities out there you might want to start with this site:


Artshow - with a least 5 pages of juried art competitions to work your way through


And a website that was just too neat looking to leave sitting in the list where it might not be found &mdash; The Five Senses: Art and the Written Word


............................................................................................................]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Craftsmen&#x27;s Guild exhibit jurying coming up &#x2014; A Tryst with Glass</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Call for Artists</category><dc:date>2007-05-26T23:30:50-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/c1dfe51ff2899ee489faabd63c33fe14-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/c1dfe51ff2899ee489faabd63c33fe14-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Craftsmen's Guild will be jurying for A Tryst with Glass in August.   Check out their website for further information.   We also have salient points listed on our Exhibits page here on the Pittsburgh Print Group website.


............................................................................................................]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Website updated&#x21; Send your news and images</title><dc:creator>webmaster@pittsburghprintgroup.com</dc:creator><category>Group News</category><dc:date>2007-05-26T23:22:49-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/9581dcfe8a2821631cecaa945271654a-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pittsburghprintgroup.com/blog/files/9581dcfe8a2821631cecaa945271654a-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The site has a brand new look and feel.   I've added blogs and a really nifty gallery so now is the time to send me an image or two of your prints and to update other information. 


I'm trying to gather reviews of our shows over the past few years so if you know of any, have the links for online versions or want to send me paper copies of anything just let me know by emailing me at webmaster [at] pittsburghprintgroup [dot] com.


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