Chicago Printmakers Collaborative

Specialties

CPC offers press access to professional printmakers, and printmaking classes in etching, lithography, silk screen, woodcut and monotype for all levels. The CPC Gallery features affordable prints and works on paper by

both local and international artists, and is uniquely situated within a working print studio, where visitors can learn and view various printmaking processes in action. Regular open houses and demonstration events for the community are offered year round.

The CPC is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays, 12−5pm, and by appointment.

History

Established in 1989.

The Chicago Printmakers Collaborative was founded in 1989 by artist

Deborah Maris Lader, whose vision was to provide a shared workspace, facility and dialogue for fellow printmakers in the community. Originally located in an old walk-​up loft building in East Ukrainian Village, the CPC moved to it’s current storefront in Lincoln Square in 1999. Classes and workshops have educated the public for 20 years, and hundreds of artists from all over the globe have used the CPC facilities to make prints. The CPC has presented historic exhibitions, ranging from the first ever showing of South African township printmakers in 1995, to it’s 15^th year anniversary retrospective at the Chicago Cultural Center. The CPC has partnered with Target Corporation and Marshall Fields to present classes in the Chicago Public Schools, and has collaborated with Gallery 37, the Park District, and the Museum of Contemporary Art to provide programming for both children and adults in the community.

Meet the Business Owner

Deborah L.

Business Owner

Deborah Maris Lader (Artist, Musician, Performer, Administrator) is the Founder/​Director of the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative since 1989, and member of the touring folk band, Sons of the Never Wrong. Deborah exhibits her prints, drawings, photography, and mixed media artwork internationally, and her work appears in many permanent collections, including the Chicago History Museum, the New York Public Library, and the City of Palo Alto. Awards for her service to the artistic community include «The 2007 Arts Advocate Award» from ArtWalk Ravenswood, «The 1999 Paul Berger Arts Entrepreneurship Award» given by Columbia College, Chicago, and «Cultural Contributor of the Year», presented to her by the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce in 2003. She is a current (and former Board) member of the Mid America Print Council, the Chicago Artists Coalition and the American Print Alliance.

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Coffee & Tea

Deborah L. says,

«When CPC folks temporarily disappear during their work day, we can pretty safely guess that they’re here. The vegan baked goods are to die for.»

Café Selmarie

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American (Traditional)

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Breakfast & Brunch

Deborah L. says,

«The food here is consistently wonderful. They have a killer chopped salad. Their rotating presentation of artwork is quite good.»

The Book Cellar

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Bookstores

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Coffee & Tea

Deborah L. says,

«Helpful staff. Great selection of titles. Willing to order anything for you. A yummy latte or glass of wine while you browse. What’s not to like?»

Julius Meinl

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Breakfast & Brunch

Deborah L. says,

«These folks know how to reach out generously to their neighborhood. The coffee is addictive, and the food and atmosphere is top notch.»