BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1196@somervilleartscouncil.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTSTAMP:20260811T180716Z URL:https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/power-of-print/ SUMMARY:Power of Print DESCRIPTION:\ncurated by New Impressions Print Studio\n\n\n\n"Prints are th e most democratic form of art." — Andy Warhol\n\n\n\n\nAbout the exhibit - Viva la Revolution!Welcome to the Inside-Out Gallery’s ArtBeat-themed exhibit curated by New Impressions Print Studio in East Somerville. This s howcase features linoleum relief prints by 64 artists from our local commu nity. Each creator was given the prompt: respond to the ArtBeat theme of “REVolution.” Working quickly under tight time constraints\, the artis ts received their blocks in early June\, transforming urgent ideas into ph ysical form. For some\, this project marks their introduction to relief pr inting\; for others\, it represents the largest and most ambitious piece t hey have ever carved.Printmaking is uniquely suited to the language of rev olution. Historically\, the medium has functioned as a primary engine for societal change. In early modern Europe\, prints were not merely decorativ e\; they were vital technological instruments used to advance scientific i nquiry\, map discovery\, and distribute information\, serving as the world ’s first true mass media.\n\n\n\n\nThe art of printing is a revolutionar y practice and in a truer sense\, the art of the people. The invention of the printing press transformed how information was shared\, distributed\, and consumed. It allowed for freedom of expression for people from all wal ks of life--not just for the elite few. To fully understand the works in t his exhibition\, one must look closely at the material itself. Linoleum— originally invented in the 19th century as a durable floor covering made f rom solidified linseed oil\, pine resin\, and cork dust\, it soon became a n unexpected radical weapon in the art world because it was cheap and easy to find. This inherent accessibility makes relief printing a deeply democ ratic art form. A print is fundamentally born from physical confrontation —the high-pressure contact between an inked surface and paper. This phys ical compression mirrors the friction of a political uprising: diverse for ces colliding to leave a permanent mark on history. Because the matrix all ows for infinite reproducibility\, the print inherently defies the elitism of the singular museum masterpiece. Prints belong on the streets\; they a re rapid\, egalitarian tools capable of broadcasting dissent\, spreading h ope\, and inspiring collective action.PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:Al St Peter\, Allison Reilly\, Andrea Gould\, Andrew Stearns\, Annie Silverman\, Arianne Herter\, Ariel Maiorano\, Avanji Vaze\, Bethany Ericson\, C. Teeny Huang\ , Cami GP\, Carolyn Muskat\, Chase Harrison\, Chris Dewart\, Courtney Lica ta\, Daniel Glaser\, Darci Hanna\, Debra Olin\, Dell Hamilton\, Draven Nei l\, Eli Quinn\, Elisabeth Schainker\, Elliot Mancuso\, Emily Grandstaff-Ri ce\, Erin Graves\, Freddy Thomas\, Gilead Tadmor\, Grant Welham\, Gustavo Barceloni\, James Herbst\, Jennifer Hughes\, Jilliane Mortimer\, Jo Ann Ro thschild\, Joanne Simon\, Joe Causey\, Julie Klump\, Kurt Werner\, Laura S afar\, Lilla Szekely\, Liticia Avery\, Lizzie Rutberg\, Lourdes German\, M arcus Payzant\, Margret Lambert\, Meg Wiechnik\, Melissa Kagen\, Mia “Ch rome” Roman\, Nicole Stone\, Owen Thomas\, Pamela Shanley\, Patricia Mar tini Daly\, Ruchika Madan\, Sarah Dewart\, Shannon Johnson\, Stef Caplen\, Susan Rice\, Susanna Bishop\, Tara Stearns\, Taylor True\, Tyler Whitaker \, Valerie Cervantes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Impression Print StudioNew I mpressions Print Studio is a supportive artistic community that provides s pace and specialized equipment for artists working in the medium of printm aking. They provide shared studio space where artists can pursue their cra ft\, build community\, and educate the public about printmaking. If these radical impressions inspire you to carve out your own vision\, don’t put it off or keep the idea to yourself. New Impressions Print Studio offers community workshops\, expert instruction\, and public access to profession al presses to help you get started. To learn more\, go to newimpressionsp rintstudio.com\n\n\n\nAbout the Inside-Out Gallery Initiated in 2009\, The Inside-Out Gallery is located in the CVS Window in Davis Square\, a uniqu e space that allows the public to view an eclectic array of works from art ists and local organizations each month. The mission of the Somerville Art s &\; Culture is to cultivate and celebrate the creative expressions of the Somerville community. Through innovative collaborations and quality p rogramming we work to make the arts an integral part of life reflective of our diverse city\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://somervilleartscouncil.org/wp-content/upl oads/2026/08/PowerOfPrint_6-cropped.jpg CATEGORIES:Inside Out Gallery Exhibition LOCATION:CVS Davis Square\, 1 Davis Square\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 0 2144\, United States GEO:42.3962351;-71.1226505 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1 Davis Square\, Somerville \, Massachusetts\, 02144\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=CVS Da vis Square:geo:42.3962351,-71.1226505 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR