Edinburgh Printmakers Explained

Edinburgh Printmakers is a printmaking studio and gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It has played a key role in the careers of Alan Davie, John Bellany, Carol Rhodes and Kate Downie.[1] [2]

History

Edinburgh Printmakers was established in 1967, Britain's first open access printmaking studio [1] promoting wider participation in the arts.[3] In 2019 the Printmakers moved from its former home on Union Street to Castle Mills, Dundee Street in Fountainbridge, a building which was once the headquarters for the North British Rubber Company.[4] [5] They opened with exhibitions by German printmaker and Scottish artist Callum Innes.[6] [7] Janet Archer was appointed CEO in 2021[8]

The building at Castle Mills won architecture awards for re-use and social impact.[9] [10] The organisation is successful in winning subsidies and investment in order to ensure that creative art spaces are open to the public.[11] It is now offers access print studio printmaking facilities for artists using traditional and digital processes. The facilities include dedicated learning space, art galleries, a shop, café and print archive.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How Edinburgh Printmakers made a lasting impression on the history of Scottish art. 2021-01-20. www.scotsman.com. en.
  2. Web site: Edinburgh Printmakers. 2021-01-20. Edinburgh Printmakers. en-GB.
  3. Web site: 2021-03-19. Edinburgh Printmakers secures almost £1M in funding from SIS. 2021-09-05. Social Investment Scotland. en-GB.
  4. Web site: Former rubber factory to reopen as artists’ hub. 2021-01-20. South Wales Guardian. en.
  5. Web site: Artists take over factory as Edinburgh Printmakers reveal new £11million creative hub. 2021-09-05. www.creativescotland.com. en.
  6. Web site: Edinburgh Printmakers: Opening date & first exhibitions - The Skinny. 2021-01-20. www.theskinny.co.uk. en.
  7. Web site: £11m Edinburgh Printmakers building to open with site-specific work by German artist Thomas Kilpper. 2021-01-20. a-n The Artists Information Company. en-US.
  8. Web site: New CEO at Edinburgh Printmakers. 2021-09-19. ArtsProfessional. en.
  9. Web site: Edinburgh Printmakers - Page Park. 2021-09-05. Page \ Park. en.
  10. Web site: Now. Scottish Construction. Edinburgh Printmakers wins Project of the Year at inaugural RICS Social Impact Awards. 2021-09-05. Scottish Construction Now. en.
  11. Web site: Edinburgh Printmakers in pledge to support artists after securing £1m loan. 2021-09-05. HeraldScotland. en.

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