Printmakers Inc at the Torpedo Factory

Printmakers Inc at the Torpedo Factory Printmakers Inc is a collective studio of fine art printmakers and book artists in Alexandria, VA. Currently, Printmakers Inc. and Havre de Grace in Maryland.

Printmakers Inc., opened in June 1975 at the Torpedo Factory Arts Center in Alexandria, VA, with the intent to create and promote original hand-pulled prints. Thirty-nine years later we still make original hand-pulled prints in our workshop, and show them in changing exhibitions in our gallery. We participate in outreach to the public through special events, demonstrations and explanations about p

rintmaking techniques. The membership consists of ten dedicated and skilled printmakers, working in a variety of media. Several artists work with relief techniques (woodcuts, linocuts), others do monoprints, lithography, intaglio (etching, etc.), and silkscreens. Some work in more than one medium, and many combine different techniques, experimenting with new ideas. We learn from each other and support our fellow printmakers' efforts. The style of our work ranges from representational to abstract, black and white to color. is working with a New England printmaking group to create a portfolio of prints. Among different venues, the co-op has recently exhibited as a group in Williamsburg, VA. Studio 325 is open every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You are invited to visit our studio to see our work and ask questions.

ONE DAY TO GOTomorrow, instead of a traditional artist talk or opening reception, We are hosting a Public Wake for the e...
08/13/2026

ONE DAY TO GO
Tomorrow, instead of a traditional artist talk or opening reception, We are hosting a Public Wake for the exhibition, Mourning in America, at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

The exhibition features portraits of Americans on US Flag made paper who warned against the misuse of power, civic disengagement, and the erosion of democratic norms. The final portrait is intentionally blank and titled Citizen.

This evening is an invitation to gather, reflect, listen, and, if you choose, share a brief 3-minute reflection on what we risk losing and what responsibilities we inherit as citizens.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM�Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA
Studio 14

Refreshments provided.

Citizen Awards
People's Choice Award: Framed artwork�Participation Award: 25-print mini-portfolio (random drawing)
Participation Award: Set of 3 mini-prints (random drawing)

No speeches. No debates. No politics.

Just a community gathering around history, memory, responsibility, and the question posed by the final blank portrait:

What responsibilities do we have as Citizens?

More info about each portrait at www.sargent-thamm.com

Looking forward to our Public Wake, the 14th of August, as part of Mourning in America.Join us during the Factory's Augu...
08/01/2026

Looking forward to our Public Wake, the 14th of August, as part of Mourning in America.

Join us during the Factory's August Late Shift from 6 to 8pm.

07/11/2026

Come to our studio in the Torpedo Factory Art Center and see what becomes of US Flags after they are decommissioned and turned into handmade paper.

06/19/2026

Printmakers! If you were eying our call for new artists, the window for applications closes June 30.
More info available at the link in our bio!

So awesome!
06/13/2026

So awesome!

A productive day

While celebrating https://www.alexandriava.gov/Sails250 we decided to give away a couple of prints to our visitors honor...
06/13/2026

While celebrating https://www.alexandriava.gov/Sails250 we decided to give away a couple of prints to our visitors honoring our visiting tall ships.

Thanks to the crews making out late shift at the Torpedo Factory Art Center such a success!

Kalmar Nyckel Barkentine Gazela

06/04/2026

We hope to see you this weekend at the DC Print Fair!
Printmakers Inc--plus a fun bunch of other printmakers and artists!--will be at Eastern Market this weekend, and we're bringing a variety of prints from our members. Bring your printmaking questions, your curiosity, and your good vibes 🥰

05/17/2026

Printmaker John Gosling walks us through his brand new show, Old Town and Beyond, on view in Studio 14 at now through June 30.

Check out this write-up of Avis Fleming and John Gosling's shows in the latest issue of The Zebra!
05/15/2026

Check out this write-up of Avis Fleming and John Gosling's shows in the latest issue of The Zebra!

Alexandria, VA - Summer is over a month away, yet record temperatures set last month around the DMV gave rise to thoughts of seaside retreats and al

Address

105 N Union Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17036831342

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