What is MONOTHON2011?
The CCP 13th annual marathon of monotype printing starts with printing sessions, an opportunity for artists to work with master printers in art-intensive, five-hour sessions to create original monotypes. This year, Artists' Printing Sessions were held from October 16 through 22, a Youth Monothon took place October 23, and printing sessions ended with the Outreach Monothon for Briggs High School students on October 24
What is a Monotype?
Monotype prints are made by drawing or painting with ink directly onto a printing plate. The plate is placed in contact with paper and run through a printing press, producing a one-of-a-kind print.
What Happens During a Printing Session?
Each MONOTHON artist is assisted by a Master
Printer and a Press Assistant. All materials are
provided; artists may create up to ten prints during
each session.
What Happens After the Printing Session?
At the end of each session, one print from each artist is selected for exhibition and sale at the MONOTHON2011 Auction and Party, the celebration that is the culmination of the monotype marathon. The artist retains her/his remaining prints. Prints chosen for exhibition and sale become the property of the Center for Contemporary
Printmaking.
All proceeds from MONOTHON 2011 (printing sessions and auction) support CCP programs and activities. The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is a nonprofit workshop and gallery recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) (3) organization. The CCP mission is to support, preserve, and advance the art of original prints.
We are delighted to inform you that Guy Bennett will preside over the Live Auction, from 8 - 9 pm on November 19, 2011 at the Center.
