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http://www.susanmillsartistbooks.com

Join us on Thursday November 15 at 7pm for a presentation by visual artist Susan Mills, presented in conjunction with the Full Tilt Bookbinding workshop. Susan will deliver an illustrated survey of her recent book work.

Susan Mills is an artist and bookbinder.  Her glow-in-the-dark field notebook public workshop is scheduled for Nuit Blanche Saskatoon in September and she will be an exhibitor at the Codex International Book Fair, San Francisco, in early 2019. Susan works entirely in book form. Her artist books are very small editions — often an edition of one – and her recent work references iconic artist books by men.

Contact us by Tuesday November 13 at 5pm at askmartha@printmakers.mb.ca or 204-779-6253 for ASL requests.
This event is open to the public and free to attend.

Martha Street Studio's 30 year anniversary events are sponsored by:

Saturday September 15th, **3:30 pm**

Hanna Reimer, winner of the 2018 University of Manitoba Student Scholarship Award, will present her work and a public artist talk this Saturday September 15th. Her work will be showcased in the Martha Street Studio gallery Project Space for the month of September.

Hanna is a multidisciplinary artist going into her third year at the School of Art at the University of Manitoba. She often deals with topics of language, disconnect, and awareness in her pieces. Texture, pattern, and a hands-on process are very important to her practice. Most of her work has been experiments with fabric, silkscreen, ceramics, and painting. Her most recent work is involved with linocut prints and embossing.

Hanna is also a member of the Actually Milk Art Collective, who had their first exhibition in December of 2017 and recently had an exhibition in the Gallery of Student Art at the University of Manitoba.

https://www.hannareimer.com

**Deadline extended**

Call for Submissions
The Centre[3] – Martha Street Studio Residency Exchange, 2018/19

Submission Deadline: **extended to Tuesday October 16**

Duration: two weeks, between December 1st, 2018 – April 30th, 2019*
*timeline negotiable

Martha Street Studio is accepting submissions for its second Centre[3] – Martha Street Studio Residency Exchange. Martha Street Studio will select one artist to attend two-weeks of complimentary studio time at Centre[3]for Print and Media Arts (Hamilton, ON) to work on a print media based project between December 1st, 2018 and April 30th, 2019*. In addition, the selected artist will receive:

• A $600 artist fee
• $400 towards travel & accommodation
• $200 towards materials
• Up to three hours of technical assistance at Centre[3]
• A one-year membership to Centre[3]

The selected artist must be able to work independently in their chosen medium. The selected artist will arrange the timing of the residency with Centre [3]. Artists are responsible for organizing their own transportation and accommodation. If you require more information please contact gallery@printmakers.mb.ca.

Submission requirements:

• 10 images (1024 x 768 pixels, 72 dpi)
• A current CV with contact information
• A short project proposal (1 page maximum) of work to be completed while at Centre[3]

All applicants must have a valid Martha Street Studio membership. ($35 regular /$20 student/senior/low income, per year)

​Please send submissions to gallery@printmakers.mb.ca with the subject line "Residency Exchange 2018."

About Centre[3] for Print and Media Arts:
http://centre3.com

Centre[3] for Print and Media Arts is an artist-run centre dedicated to promoting print and media arts in contemporary artistic discourse. Centre[3]'s extensive Print Arts facilities are housed in a 6000 square foot arts centre, located at the heart of the James Street North Arts District. As a production, exhibition, education centre and animator of community arts, Centre[3] supports both traditional and experimental print media and media art practices. The centre encourages research and innovation and provides forums for discussion and examination of critical and theoretical issues. Centre[3] supports artists in the development of their professional endeavours and acts as a resource centre for the visual and media arts community.

Wednesday August 15th at 7pm
Free and open to the public at Martha Street Studio.

ASL interpretation services may be requested by 5pm on August 10 for Nancy Jacobi's talk, by email at askmartha@printmakers.mb.ca or by phone at 204 779-6253

In conjunction with Peter Graham's Introduction to Japanese Woodblock Prints printmaking workshop, Nancy Jacobi, founder of The Japanese Paper Place, will give a free public presentation about Japanese paper, emphasizing its uses by printmakers and media artists today. Nancy will also share her knowledge of its production and will have a number of papers on hand for sale.

Decades after founding The Japanese Paper Place (1982, Toronto ON), Nancy Jacobi continues to find new outlets to express her life’s passion for one of the world’s most precious artistic resources: washi. Her 2008 endeavour, "The World Washi Summit," brought together Japanese papermakers, artists, gallery owners and distributors of paper from around the world for a life-altering week of creative discovery. Each subsequent year in June and throughout the year Nancy has organized a smaller event along similar themes. In 2017 the Japanese Paper Place partnered with Propeller Gallery for "In the Spirit of Indigo," hosting an exhibition using vintage indigo gampi and offering numerous workshops related to blue. Nancy also makes time to enjoy baroque music, theatre, Tai Chi, swimming at her summer cottage and traveling the world.
www.japanesepaperplace.com

Deadline to Apply: August 17, 2018 

The Winnipeg Arts Council is partnering with both Martha Street Studio and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre for the Indigenous Arts Leaders Fellowship.

This is a new opportunity that will provide First Nations, Metis or Inuit arts administration professionals with a specialized opportunity to become immersed in the community of contemporary Arts creation and presentation in Winnipeg.

The program seeks to champion Indigenous leaders in the Arts Community and develop deeper relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous arts administrators, practitioners and organizations. This fellowship has been developed through an extensive consultation process with Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of the arts community in Winnipeg and across Canada, as well as training agencies and employment specialists.

Fellowships are paid positions and recipients will receive mentorship, professional development, and management skills. Fellows will receive arts-focused management training in not-for-profit governance, financial management, leadership and human resources.

“Values around reconciliation have always been part of our work but it’s important to be intentional and demonstrate our commitment. We know there are talented, committed and creative Indigenous artists in this community but we’d like to see more in leadership positions. We asked ourselves, how can we create space and opportunity? We are so pleased that Martha Street Studio and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, two progressive, excellent organizations are participating.”

Carol A. Phillips

Executive Director, Winnipeg Arts Council

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One Fellow will work with Martha Street Studio gaining hands-on experience as part of a small dynamic arts organization. The Fellow will develop insight into management and governance as well as specific skills in archiving and research, website, and financial management.

“We are honoured to be part of this exciting initiative and are happy to welcome someone to the team,” says Kristin Nelson, Executive Director of Martha Street Studio. “As an organization we work toward enriching the lives of all Manitobans through the print arts. Diversity, inclusivity and accessibility are key to this process and by encouraging Indigenous participation we hope to make a meaningful contribution.”

Another Fellow will join the staff at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre for the coming production year and be embedded in various aspects of the operation including marketing and development, event production, administration, and governance.

Camilla Holland, Executive Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre says “Royal MTC is dedicated to deepening our understanding of Indigenous perspectives. Supporting this program will allow our organization to develop more meaningful dialogue and to contribute to the growth of Indigenous arts leaders in Winnipeg.”

The deadline to apply for this fellowship is August 17, 2018.

Please visit www.winnipegarts.ca for more information about eligibility and qualifications, or contact Dominic Lloyd at dom@winnipegarts.ca or 204-943-7668.

We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 University of Manitoba Student Scholarship Award: Hanna Reimer. Hanna will be printing in the studio this summer and will showcase some of her work in the gallery in September.

Hanna is a multidisciplinary artist going into her third year at the School of Art at the University of Manitoba. She often deals with topics of language, disconnect, and awareness in her pieces. Texture, pattern, and a hands-on process are very important to her practice. Most of her work has been experiments with fabric, silkscreen, ceramics, and painting. Her most recent work is involved with linocut prints and embossing.

Hanna is also a member of the Actually Milk Art Collective, who had their first exhibition in December of 2017 and recently had an exhibition in the Gallery of Student Art at the University of Manitoba.

The Manitoba Printmakers Association Inc. is celebrating 30 years in 2018!

On Thursday June 28 from 6-9 pm, come by for our free outdoor linocut workshop and dance party! Featuring live music by DJ MAE, DJ Night Plans, The Spinsters, and beatslut, this event will take place on Pacific Avenue between Martha Street and Lily Street and is kid-friendly, and is open to the public. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult to take part in the linocut workshop. 

The opening receptions of Imprint, a Members' Show, and Markings, an archives spotlight, will take place alongside the Lino-Hop Dance Party. 

ASL interpretation will be provided for the linocut workshop. Please contact us at askmartha@printmakers.mb.ca or 204-779-6253 for further information.
 

The 30 year anniversary events are sponsored by:

Drop off dates: May 23 – June 9, 2018
Pickup dates: August 1 – 11, 2018
All work drop off and pickup during our regular hours only: Tuesday – Friday 10-5, Saturdays noon-5 with the exception of long weekends

Exhibition dates: June 28 – July 28, 2018
Opening reception: Thursday June 28, 6-9 pm

Current members are invited to submit one piece of work to our 30th Anniversary Members' Show, "Imprint." In the spirit of our 30 year anniversary, artwork for this exhibition must be print-based. Examples of "print-based" work may include artwork that is facilitated at Martha Street Studio; for instance, bookbinding, digital prints, and cyanotypes will be accepted, along with other print media. *Please note that the artwork does not need to have been made at Martha Street Studio.*

For more information, please contact Mariana Muñoz Gomez at gallery@printmakers.mb.ca or 204-779-6253.

All artwork must be dropped off during regular office hours and must be accompanied by an application form (available below). The work must be no larger than 24 x 24 x 36”. If the work is framed it must have a wire across the back. If the work comes unframed we will hang it with magnets. 3D objects will be placed free-standing on plinths as available. Anything that requires other hanging/install must come with the special equipment required to display it, and instructions on how to set it up.

https://staging.printmakers.mb.ca/images/uploads/pdfs/30th_anni_members_show_submission_form.pdf

Job title: Summer Student Intern
Dates: May 22nd to July 28th, 2018 (10 weeks)

Martha Street Studio is offering a student the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of artist-run centres, printmaking and arts education, through the position of Summer Student Intern. The successful candidate will work both independently and with the support of staff, in the goal of organizing, advertising and implementing festivities and exhibitions related to Martha Street Studio's 30-year anniversary celebrations. These celebrations encompass several components and include a street festival and outdoor linocut workshop, a member exhibition, and summer printmaking workshops.

Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the visual and or printmaking arts, arts education, artist-run centres, or the not-for-profit sector. Although academic or studio based studies in the visual arts may be given priority, students in education or arts education, design, social services, youth services will also be great candidates. The successful candidate will have a strong sense of community engagement and or history of volunteerism, be outgoing, independent and responsible. They will be knowledgeable about arts and culture and have a willingness to become engaged in community building activities through the arts. This job is made possible by Canada Summer Jobs through the Government of Canada and candidates must be under the age of 30 and returning to school in the fall of 2018.

What are the specific tasks and responsibilities?
The Summer Student Intern will work with artists, instructors, youth, and volunteers to help coordinate Martha Street Studio’s 30-year anniversary celebration events under the direction of the Community Programming Coordinator and the Executive Director.

• Work with the Executive Director to organize logistics of event including city permits and realizing an event safety plan:
• Liaise with inner-city organizations to invite participants:
• Assist in the design, print and promotion of the anniversary event through posters, social media, and partners, etc:
• Assist the Community Programming Coordinator in organizing volunteers:
• Assist Studio Technicians in the preparation of materials and with installation and striking of the exhibition:
• Assist instructors with workshop preparation and clean-up:
• Assist with preparation for the street festival and support volunteers throughout:
• Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the studio.

Wage: $13.00 per hour / 26 hours per week (includes 5 hours on Saturday) 

Martha Street Studio is an equal opportunity employer and encourages students from underrepresented, LGBTQ2, new immigrant, disability and Indigenous communities to apply. It is the Manitoba Printmakers Association's policy to hire employees solely on the basis of the ability of the applicant to do the job. MPA will make every effort to provide additional adaptations and professional supports to accomplish tasks and responsibilities for successful candidates identifying those specific needed accommodations.

Please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to director@printmakers.mb.ca by 5pm Tuesday May 8th, 2018    

This Place was made possible by:

Publication launch date: Thursday April 19, 5-7pm
YOP Showcase Exhibition dates: April 19 – 26
Exhibition reception: Thursday April 19, 5-7pm

Join us on April 19th for the launch of This Place, a publication celebrating 10+ years of the Youth Outreach Program, and opening reception of the Winter 2018 Youth Outreach Program (YOP) Showcase. This event is free and open to the public.  Come out and join us for an evening of celebrating talented youth in art!

Martha Street Studio presents This Place, a publication documenting the YOP 10+ Celebration held in the summer of 2017. This Place was produced by graduates of the Youth Outreach Program (YOP), which has been running at Martha Street Studio since 2006, with close to 400 participants in total. The publication features a hand screenprinted cover and risograph insert, and is free to graduates, instructors, and facilitators of the Youth Outreach Program. Please contact us at 204-779-6253 or at projects@printmakers.mb.ca if you cannot make it to the event, but would like a free copy or e-book.

The YOP 10+ Celebration was a six week long series of workshops and lectures, ending with an exhibition. All aspects of the celebration were facilitated and organized by graduates of the Youth Outreach Program. Workshop facilitators and speakers included: Mariana Muñoz Gomez, Michael Mogatas, Natalie Baird, Chloe Chafe, Kelly Campbell, Luther Konadu, Natalie Elizabeth, Letch Kinloch, Callen Froese, Abigail Auld, Stephanie Poruchnyk-Butler, Jean Borbridge, Calvin Joseph, Justin L’Arivée, and Lissie Rappaport. This Place was made to document the impact of the YOP program, and showcase what a number of participants have gone on to do.

The Winter 2018 YOP Showcase runs from April 19 – 26. We are open Tuesday – Friday from 10-5pm, and Saturdays from noon-5pm.

Since 2006, the Youth Outreach Program at Martha Street Studio has been creating community and providing support for young people searching for ways to express themselves creatively. By introducing up to six printmaking techniques in this free 12 week program, participants are constantly learning and exploring the various potentials of different printmaking processes. Many YOP graduates go on to work in creative industries as contemporary artists, designers, makers, architects, arts administrators, teachers, curators, art therapists, activists, city planners, academics, and technicians. For more information please contact Sarah at education@printmakers.mb.ca.

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Martha Street Studio is located at 11 Martha Street. A loading zone is located on the street at the front of the building. Martha Street Studio is an accessible space with a lift and two gender neutral accessible washrooms located on the second floor. ASL interpretation services for scheduled artist talks can be requested up to 48 hours before an event, and transcription services can be requested 2 weeks before an event, by email at askmartha@printmakers.mb.ca or by phone at 204-779-6253.