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Check out BGP member R. West’s beautiful and fascinating exhibition!!!

Check out BGP member R. West’s beautiful and fascinating exhibition!!!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks to all who visited us and made such great cards 💞

Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks to all who visited us and made such great cards 💞

Join us this Saturday to create your own customized Valentines Card!❤️🐍
Free and open to the public!

Join us this Saturday to create your own customized Valentines Card!❤️🐍
Free and open to the public!

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Date correction!
Bluegrass Printmakers Valentines Event
Saturday February 8th 12:00pm-5:00pm
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Date correction!
Bluegrass Printmakers Valentines Event
Saturday February 8th 12:00pm-5:00pm
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Start the Year of the Snake off right by making your own customized Valentine!💌 🐍💌!

Start the Year of the Snake off right by making your own customized Valentine!💌 🐍💌!

Come see us and other local artists on Sunday Dec 8th!

#lexingtonkentucky #kentuckyartist #lexingtonky #lexingtonevents #shoplocal

Come see us and other local artists on Sunday Dec 8th!

#lexingtonkentucky #kentuckyartist #lexingtonky #lexingtonevents #shoplocal

All Hallow's Ink originated with our then VP @mattrenoart before his Presidency '20-'23
Matt conducts Skillshare classes with
expertise in linocut if you are looking for a unique gift this holiday season for yourself or an artist on your list!
Here he is in his own words with examples of his great landscape prints:
"I didn't know much about printmaking before 2017. Just for fun, I took a series of Intro to Printmaking workshops organized by Bluegrass Printmakers. I absolutely loved it, especially linocut. I then signed up for another workshop focused specifically on linocut, and from there I was hooked.

It took a while for me to find my style, as I was printing all kinds of images with no true focus.
One day, my wife noted that we needed wedding gifts for a friend and a cousin, both of whom had special ties to the same spot in Rhode Island. She suggested giving them scenic landscape prints of a certain lighthouse by the water.

That's when it clicked for me. I could use printmaking to capture meaningful locations, combining my passions for art and traveling. This style has allowed me to look more closely at beautiful scenery, spending time soaking in the details and memories. I've carved linocut images of spots in Kentucky, California, Vermont, Ireland, and more.

Beginning in 2018, I became more involved in Bluegrass Printmakers, serving as Vice President and later, President. One initiative I'm proud to have helped start has been All Hallows Ink, an artistic celebration of Halloween. Many artists enjoy exploring the darker side of life. While creepy and macabre don't appeal to everyone, I believe that reminders of death and darkness help us better appreciate life and light. Plus, Halloween is just plain fun. This would be the perfect holiday for showcasing the work of Bluegrass Printmakers.

While my work rarely veers into spooky territory, one of my personal favorite prints has been of Salem Witch House. Not only did this piece allow me to contribute to All Hallows Ink while staying within my own style, but it also serves as a reminder of how dark human nature can turn when people allow fear and prejudice to drive their actions."

All Hallow's Ink originated with our then VP @mattrenoart before his Presidency '20-'23
Matt conducts Skillshare classes with
expertise in linocut if you are looking for a unique gift this holiday season for yourself or an artist on your list!
Here he is in his own words with examples of his great landscape prints:
"I didn't know much about printmaking before 2017. Just for fun, I took a series of Intro to Printmaking workshops organized by Bluegrass Printmakers. I absolutely loved it, especially linocut. I then signed up for another workshop focused specifically on linocut, and from there I was hooked.

It took a while for me to find my style, as I was printing all kinds of images with no true focus.
One day, my wife noted that we needed wedding gifts for a friend and a cousin, both of whom had special ties to the same spot in Rhode Island. She suggested giving them scenic landscape prints of a certain lighthouse by the water.

That's when it clicked for me. I could use printmaking to capture meaningful locations, combining my passions for art and traveling. This style has allowed me to look more closely at beautiful scenery, spending time soaking in the details and memories. I've carved linocut images of spots in Kentucky, California, Vermont, Ireland, and more.

Beginning in 2018, I became more involved in Bluegrass Printmakers, serving as Vice President and later, President. One initiative I'm proud to have helped start has been All Hallows Ink, an artistic celebration of Halloween. Many artists enjoy exploring the darker side of life. While creepy and macabre don't appeal to everyone, I believe that reminders of death and darkness help us better appreciate life and light. Plus, Halloween is just plain fun. This would be the perfect holiday for showcasing the work of Bluegrass Printmakers.

While my work rarely veers into spooky territory, one of my personal favorite prints has been of Salem Witch House. Not only did this piece allow me to contribute to All Hallows Ink while staying within my own style, but it also serves as a reminder of how dark human nature can turn when people allow fear and prejudice to drive their actions."

Thank you Lexington!🦇💙🦇

Thank you Lexington!🦇💙🦇

BGP Member @bextatics of Hellbox Publications is one of our featured Patreon artists for fall. 👻 check out their work and amazing eraser carvings! (They teach classes too!!)
Join our Patreon if you want cool art sent to your mailbox from our printmakers 👁️

BGP Member @bextatics of Hellbox Publications is one of our featured Patreon artists for fall. 👻 check out their work and amazing eraser carvings! (They teach classes too!!)
Join our Patreon if you want cool art sent to your mailbox from our printmakers 👁️

Join us for the opening reception of All Hallow’s Ink at the Living Arts and Science Center Friday October 17th 6:00PM-8:00PM!

Art by:
Ashley Worley
Research Methods

Join us for the opening reception of All Hallow’s Ink at the Living Arts and Science Center Friday October 17th 6:00PM-8:00PM!

Art by:
Ashley Worley
Research Methods

Pop-Up this Sunday at the Void with the BG Printmakers, Hellbox Publications, Heavy on Your Head, Mona’s Art Supply, McKenna Dallas, Filaments and Finery, OV Collage, Carlos Aurelio, and Grotesk Press!

Pop-Up this Sunday at the Void with the BG Printmakers, Hellbox Publications, Heavy on Your Head, Mona’s Art Supply, McKenna Dallas, Filaments and Finery, OV Collage, Carlos Aurelio, and Grotesk Press!

Join the BG Printmakers and Hellbox Publications, Mona’s Art Supply, McKenna Dallas, Filaments and Finery, OV Collage, Carlos Aurelio, Grotesk Press at The Void!

Join the BG Printmakers and Hellbox Publications, Mona’s Art Supply, McKenna Dallas, Filaments and Finery, OV Collage, Carlos Aurelio, Grotesk Press at The Void!

💀🪦🎃 all media accepted. Deadline Oct. 15
#bluegrassprintmakers #lexingtonky #kyartist

💀🪦🎃 all media accepted. Deadline Oct. 15
#bluegrassprintmakers #lexingtonky #kyartist

Open call for art for All Hallow’s Ink
exhibition at LASC!
Link in bio

Open call for art for All Hallow’s Ink
exhibition at LASC!
Link in bio

Open call for vendors of print and zine!
If interested click link in bio and look under Fourth Friday Event to apply💗💗💗

Open call for vendors of print and zine!
If interested click link in bio and look under Fourth Friday Event to apply💗💗💗

We are having a free event at the Loudoun House in partnership with The Lexington Art League's Fourth Friday! Please join us!

We are having a free event at the Loudoun House in partnership with The Lexington Art League's Fourth Friday! Please join us!

Our kick ass member and summer Patreon artist @gabriella.hoss Join our Patreon if you want cool prints by Bluegrass artists in your mailbox every month #linkinbio
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#printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #screenprinting #linocut #printmakingstudio #bluegrassprintmakerscoop #BGP #lexingtonkentucky #kyart

Our kick ass member and summer Patreon artist @gabriella.hoss Join our Patreon if you want cool prints by Bluegrass artists in your mailbox every month #linkinbio
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#printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #screenprinting #linocut #printmakingstudio #bluegrassprintmakerscoop #BGP #lexingtonkentucky #kyart

We are busy this February! Visit bgprintmakers.org to order Valentine's Day cards, sign up for a screenprinting workshop, or to get more information about the free linocut card-making demo at the Loudoun House! #supportlocalartists #shoplocal #screenprinting #printmaking #linocut #valentinesday #loveart #localart #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingworkshop #fundraiser #cardsale #greetingcards #valentinescards #freedemo #artworkshop #lexingtonky #artisagift #artislove #artisforeveryone #kentuckyartists #craftingwithlove #valentineart #february #februaryart

We are busy this February! Visit bgprintmakers.org to order Valentine's Day cards, sign up for a screenprinting workshop, or to get more information about the free linocut card-making demo at the Loudoun House! #supportlocalartists #shoplocal #screenprinting #printmaking #linocut #valentinesday #loveart #localart #printmakersofinstagram #printmakingworkshop #fundraiser #cardsale #greetingcards #valentinescards #freedemo #artworkshop #lexingtonky #artisagift #artislove #artisforeveryone #kentuckyartists #craftingwithlove #valentineart #february #februaryart

Support local art and spread holiday cheer with our Winter Card fundraiser! 🌲💌 Receive five unique, handcrafted greeting cards perfect for the season. 🎁❄️ Don't miss out on this opportunity to give the gift of art! 🎉 #BluegrassPrintmakers #LocalArt #HolidayCards #WinterWonderland #ChristmasCheer #GreetingCardSale #SupportLocalArtists #GiftsFromTheHeart #HandmadeHoliday #ArtisticExpressions #FestiveSeason #ShopLocalKY #WinterGreetings #SpreadJoy #ArtLovers #WinterGifts #UniqueCards #SeasonalArt #HolidaySpirit #KentuckyArtists #PrintmakingMagic #ShopSmall #WinterMagic #ArtForACause #BluegrassCreativity #DeckTheHalls 💙✉️

Get yours now at bgprintmakers.org/wintercards 🌐🛍️ #ShopLocal #GiveArt #WinterSale

Support local art and spread holiday cheer with our Winter Card fundraiser! 🌲💌 Receive five unique, handcrafted greeting cards perfect for the season. 🎁❄️ Don't miss out on this opportunity to give the gift of art! 🎉 #BluegrassPrintmakers #LocalArt #HolidayCards #WinterWonderland #ChristmasCheer #GreetingCardSale #SupportLocalArtists #GiftsFromTheHeart #HandmadeHoliday #ArtisticExpressions #FestiveSeason #ShopLocalKY #WinterGreetings #SpreadJoy #ArtLovers #WinterGifts #UniqueCards #SeasonalArt #HolidaySpirit #KentuckyArtists #PrintmakingMagic #ShopSmall #WinterMagic #ArtForACause #BluegrassCreativity #DeckTheHalls 💙✉️

Get yours now at bgprintmakers.org/wintercards 🌐🛍️ #ShopLocal #GiveArt #WinterSale

Embrace the holiday spirit with unique handmade cards crafted by talented local artists. 🎁❄️ Each purchase supports our vibrant artistic community in Kentucky. Let's spread warmth and creativity this winter season! Order yours at bgprintmakers.org/wintercards

🌲 #BluegrassPrintmakers #LocalArtists #PrintmakingMagic
❄️ #KentuckyArtists #HandmadeGifts #WinterCards
🎨 #SupportLocalArt #ArtisticCommunity #HolidayCheer
💌 #HandcraftedJoy #SeasonOfGiving #ArtForACause
🎁 #ShopLocalArt #UniqueDesigns #SpreadCreativity
🌟 #ArtisticWinter #HandmadeWithLove #KentuckyProud
👩‍🎨 #ArtistsOfInstagram #PrintmakingPassion
📬 #SendArt #SnailMailLove #WinterGreetings
🎉 #FestiveFundraiser #ArtIsLife #WinterWonderland

Embrace the holiday spirit with unique handmade cards crafted by talented local artists. 🎁❄️ Each purchase supports our vibrant artistic community in Kentucky. Let's spread warmth and creativity this winter season! Order yours at bgprintmakers.org/wintercards

🌲 #BluegrassPrintmakers #LocalArtists #PrintmakingMagic
❄️ #KentuckyArtists #HandmadeGifts #WinterCards
🎨 #SupportLocalArt #ArtisticCommunity #HolidayCheer
💌 #HandcraftedJoy #SeasonOfGiving #ArtForACause
🎁 #ShopLocalArt #UniqueDesigns #SpreadCreativity
🌟 #ArtisticWinter #HandmadeWithLove #KentuckyProud
👩‍🎨 #ArtistsOfInstagram #PrintmakingPassion
📬 #SendArt #SnailMailLove #WinterGreetings
🎉 #FestiveFundraiser #ArtIsLife #WinterWonderland

Come peruse the pieces in our All Hallows Ink Gallery, grab a treat, and enter to win a basket of goodies including art supplies and original prints from our artists. #art #printmaking #printmakingart #printmakers #printmakersofinstagram #originalart #artisforeveryone #spookyseason #horrorart #halloweenart #fallart #autumn #autumnart #makesomething #gallery #artistscoop #artcoop #exhibit #printmakerscoop #artcooperative #nonprofit #kentucky #bluegrass #cooperative #bgprintmakers #bluegrassprintmakers #lexington #sharethelex #supportlocalartists #shoplocal

Come peruse the pieces in our All Hallows Ink Gallery, grab a treat, and enter to win a basket of goodies including art supplies and original prints from our artists. #art #printmaking #printmakingart #printmakers #printmakersofinstagram #originalart #artisforeveryone #spookyseason #horrorart #halloweenart #fallart #autumn #autumnart #makesomething #gallery #artistscoop #artcoop #exhibit #printmakerscoop #artcooperative #nonprofit #kentucky #bluegrass #cooperative #bgprintmakers #bluegrassprintmakers #lexington #sharethelex #supportlocalartists #shoplocal

Our 2023 All Hallows Ink Gallery is up and now we need you to cast your vote! Click images to see their titles and other information, then scroll to the bottom of the page to select your favorite. Voting closes November 2. One online voter will be chose at random to win a print from one of our artists. Our live event takes place October 28, 5-9pm, with even more art and a chance to vote in person and win a whole basket of goodies! bgprintmakers.org/allhallowsink

Our 2023 All Hallows Ink Gallery is up and now we need you to cast your vote! Click images to see their titles and other information, then scroll to the bottom of the page to select your favorite. Voting closes November 2. One online voter will be chose at random to win a print from one of our artists. Our live event takes place October 28, 5-9pm, with even more art and a chance to vote in person and win a whole basket of goodies! bgprintmakers.org/allhallowsink

It’s time! We are on the hunt for your spookiest art. All media is welcome. More details at bgprintmakers.org/call-for-art #calltoartists #callforart #spooky #spookyseason #spookyart #allhallowsink #printmakers #localartists #printmakingcoop #artistcooperative #artcoop #exhibit #artexhibit #horror #halloween #happyhalloween #artisforeveryone #kentuckyartists #makesomething #boo

It’s time! We are on the hunt for your spookiest art. All media is welcome. More details at bgprintmakers.org/call-for-art #calltoartists #callforart #spooky #spookyseason #spookyart #allhallowsink #printmakers #localartists #printmakingcoop #artistcooperative #artcoop #exhibit #artexhibit #horror #halloween #happyhalloween #artisforeveryone #kentuckyartists #makesomething #boo

Bluegrass Printmakers turns 18 years old in September, and we want you to celebrate with us! Grab a treat, peruse the special members' gallery, and place your name in our raffle. Become a member at the event to receive a special rate: $50 for 12 months--that's a $10 discount! #printmakers #printmaking #art #artisforeveryone #artisagift #artcoop #artistscoop #artistcoop #artcooperative #kentuckyart #localart #sharethelex #lexingtonky #birthday #birthdayparty #birthdaycelebration #turning18 #18thbday #18thbirthday #partytime #artgallery #artshow #membershipdrive #bluegrass #bluegrassartists #raffle #celebrate

Bluegrass Printmakers turns 18 years old in September, and we want you to celebrate with us! Grab a treat, peruse the special members' gallery, and place your name in our raffle. Become a member at the event to receive a special rate: $50 for 12 months--that's a $10 discount! #printmakers #printmaking #art #artisforeveryone #artisagift #artcoop #artistscoop #artistcoop #artcooperative #kentuckyart #localart #sharethelex #lexingtonky #birthday #birthdayparty #birthdaycelebration #turning18 #18thbday #18thbirthday #partytime #artgallery #artshow #membershipdrive #bluegrass #bluegrassartists #raffle #celebrate

What an amazing workshop! Dana Wangsgard showed us how to use discarded salad containers to create drypoint pieces. #printmaking #printmakers #printmakersofinstagram #printmakersofkentucky #kentuckyartists #artistscooperative #artcoop #drypoint #upcycle #reducereuserecycle #reduceplasticwaste #bluegrassartists #makesomething #artisagift #artisforeveryone

What an amazing workshop! Dana Wangsgard showed us how to use discarded salad containers to create drypoint pieces. #printmaking #printmakers #printmakersofinstagram #printmakersofkentucky #kentuckyartists #artistscooperative #artcoop #drypoint #upcycle #reducereuserecycle #reduceplasticwaste #bluegrassartists #makesomething #artisagift #artisforeveryone

Our Patreon members for the month of June and July will be receiving one of these mushroom notecards! 🍄
Join our Print Club to receive unique art each month from one of our members!
https://www.patreon.com/bgprintmakers

#printmakersofinstagram #artistscoop #printmakingart #printmaking #artisagift #artsubscription #supportlocalart #supportlocalartists #localart #localartists #artcoop #artcooperative #artistcoop #artistcooperative #kentuckyartists #artistsofkentucky #artistsofthebluegrass #bluegrassprintmakers #bluegrassprintmakerscooperative #artisforeveryone #makesomething #art #shoplocal #buylocal #shoplocalkentucky #printmakingprocess #artistsoninstagram #artwork

Our Patreon members for the month of June and July will be receiving one of these mushroom notecards! 🍄
Join our Print Club to receive unique art each month from one of our members!
https://www.patreon.com/bgprintmakers

#printmakersofinstagram #artistscoop #printmakingart #printmaking #artisagift #artsubscription #supportlocalart #supportlocalartists #localart #localartists #artcoop #artcooperative #artistcoop #artistcooperative #kentuckyartists #artistsofkentucky #artistsofthebluegrass #bluegrassprintmakers #bluegrassprintmakerscooperative #artisforeveryone #makesomething #art #shoplocal #buylocal #shoplocalkentucky #printmakingprocess #artistsoninstagram #artwork

Check out these super cute stuffed mushrooms created by member Tonya Vance! 🍄
In lieu of a postcard for our Patreon members for the month of June, they will be receiving one of these guys!
Join our Print Club to receive unique art each month from one of our members!
https://www.patreon.com/bgprintmakers

#printmakersofinstagram #artistscoop #printmakingart #printmaking #artisagift #artsubscription #supportlocalart #supportlocalartists #localart #localartists #artcoop #artcooperative #artistcoop #artistcooperative #kentuckyartists #artistsofkentucky #artistsofthebluegrass #bluegrassprintmakers #bluegrassprintmakerscooperative #artisforeveryone #makesomething #art #shoplocal #buylocal #shoplocalkentucky #printmakingprocess #artistsoninstagram #artwork

Check out these super cute stuffed mushrooms created by member Tonya Vance! 🍄
In lieu of a postcard for our Patreon members for the month of June, they will be receiving one of these guys!
Join our Print Club to receive unique art each month from one of our members!
https://www.patreon.com/bgprintmakers

#printmakersofinstagram #artistscoop #printmakingart #printmaking #artisagift #artsubscription #supportlocalart #supportlocalartists #localart #localartists #artcoop #artcooperative #artistcoop #artistcooperative #kentuckyartists #artistsofkentucky #artistsofthebluegrass #bluegrassprintmakers #bluegrassprintmakerscooperative #artisforeveryone #makesomething #art #shoplocal #buylocal #shoplocalkentucky #printmakingprocess #artistsoninstagram #artwork

One final clue to help you find Bluegrass Printmakers' mushroom art! We have TWO hiding spots in Lexington. If you find a collection of our pieces, please take one, and then replace the rest for the next person. Post a selfie with #bgprintmakers and #gameofshrooms Happy Hunting!
#printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart #mushroomart #localartists #kentuckyartists #mycology #mycologyart #artistsofinstagram #kentucky #bgprintmakers #treasurehunt #scavengerhunt #lexingtonky

One final clue to help you find Bluegrass Printmakers' mushroom art! We have TWO hiding spots in Lexington. If you find a collection of our pieces, please take one, and then replace the rest for the next person. Post a selfie with #bgprintmakers and #gameofshrooms Happy Hunting!
#printmakersofinstagram #printmakingart #mushroomart #localartists #kentuckyartists #mycology #mycologyart #artistsofinstagram #kentucky #bgprintmakers #treasurehunt #scavengerhunt #lexingtonky

This is our second set of clues for our Game of Shrooms hiding spots one and two! We'll add two more clues as we get closer to the event on Saturday, June 10. Be sure to check back so you can find and collect your own pieces of mushroom themed art! #mushroomart #mushroomart🍄 #mushroomartwork #gameofshrooms #gameofshrooms2023 #printmakers #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #artisforall #artisforeveryone #artisforeverybody #freeart #freeartwork #bgprintmakers #localart #localartists #scavengerhunt #treasurehunt #treasurehunting #geocache #bluegrass #bluegrassartists #artcooperative

This is our second set of clues for our Game of Shrooms hiding spots one and two! We'll add two more clues as we get closer to the event on Saturday, June 10. Be sure to check back so you can find and collect your own pieces of mushroom themed art! #mushroomart #mushroomart🍄 #mushroomartwork #gameofshrooms #gameofshrooms2023 #printmakers #printmakersofinstagram #printmaking #printmakingart #artisforall #artisforeveryone #artisforeverybody #freeart #freeartwork #bgprintmakers #localart #localartists #scavengerhunt #treasurehunt #treasurehunting #geocache #bluegrass #bluegrassartists #artcooperative

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