Spudnik Press

Join our community as we share a selection of artists books and collaborative project produced at Spudnik Press. Spudnik Press Cooperative boasts a unique collection of book arts resources. We host traditional printing presses, binding equipment, unique processes like Risography, classes, workshops, exhibitions, and a library. The library emphasizes books, both self-published and from micro-publishers,... Read more »

On February 28, 2015, Spudnik Press will host the 5th Annual chili cook-off, lovingly referred to as The Hashbrown. Join Spudnik Press staff and board as we plan this epic fundraiser! The Planning Committee first meets on Monday, November 24 at 6pm in the Spudnik Press Annex. Any and all who would like to bring their... Read more »

Spudnik Press Cooperative, a community printshop and crossroads of enthusiastic driven artists, is hosting their third annual holiday sale. This year the theme will be Prints from Paradise: A Holiday Shopping Getaway. On Friday December 5, 2014, Prints from Paradise will be showcasing items made by over 20 artists consisting of Spudnik Press members and... Read more »

Spudnik Press Cooperative presents Double Crossed, an exhibition of new works by Chicago-based artists Salvador Andrade Arévalo, Kim Morski, and Brad Rohloff completed during their 2014 Studio Fellowship at the print shop. Double-crossed hones in on the artists’ desire to poke and prod the perception of trickery, be it slight misgivings or outright deception. Collectively, they employ a wide... Read more »

Ten x Ten 2015 kicks off Sunday, February 8 with a free afternoon lecture, Graphic Notation 101 featuring Jordan Martins and Katherine Young, at Spudnik Press Cooperative. The artists and musicians of Ten x Ten 2015 will also be in attendance. Since the early 20th century, artists have found inspiration in the pure abstraction of instrumental... Read more »

Join our community as we investigate contemporary prints that tackle social and political issues. Special guest, Instituto Gráfico de Chicago (IGC), will provide an overview of Latino printmaking, sharing historical influences as well as contemporary artists and groups working in Chicago and internationally. IGC is a network of printers that preserves the art of printmaking... Read more »

Meet and mingle with other Spudnik Press members, then share your ideas and feedback with Spudnik Press staff as we take a critical look at our Exhibitions Program. Following the business meeting, members are encouraged to help make signs and decorations for our upcoming fundraiser, The Hashbrown.

The long-running Improvised Music Series from Elastic Arts makes a guest appearance at Constellation as part of Ten x Ten 2015’s eight-month production pairing ten musicians with ten visual artists to create collaborative recordings and fine art prints. The Improvised Music Series: Working Performance is a rare opportunity for the public to witness the creative... Read more »