09/30/2026
Friends and neighbors of Troy, NY, please spread the word about this special event!
Artists will gather at 265 River Street to participate in a demonstration focused on printing oversized woodblocks. The public is invited to attend and witness the printing process in action. This event is a collaboration between BIG INK Prints LLC, a New York-based art education company, and the Art Center of the Capital Region, marking their second partnership.
Over a dozen artists have carved intricate designs into monumental pieces of plywood, creating hand-carved stamps that will be coated with ink and pressed onto paper. A special printing press applies pressure to transfer the ink, resulting in a woodblock print.
Each participant dedicates hours to carving their designs. “Seeing woodblocks printed at this scale is awe-inspiring,” states BIG INK Founder Lyell Castonguay. “You can feel each artist’s anticipation build, and it’s a treat to be present for the reveal of a finished print.”
BIG INK travels the country, hosting similar workshops and demonstrations in collaboration with museums, universities, art centers, and galleries. Their portable printing press, known as The Big Tuna, is uniquely designed to print large-format images while being transportable.
The demonstration will be open to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., allowing visitors to experience art making up close.
Saturday’s featured artists include Nate Halloran, John McKaig, Denee Zeigler, Lori Bradley, Mark Millstein, Adam Niekras, Judith Eva, and Lee Nagel, Gretta Keene, and William Murray.
Sunday’s featured artists include Lori Foster, Benjamin Gleeksman, Shayna Vecchione, Ellen Coleman Izzo, Richard Deon, Emily Brooks, and Andrea Burg.
Admission is free.
For more information about BIG INK, please visit www.bigink.org.
