Bringing art to everyone by breaking down barriers is at the core of Zygote’s mission. The Affordable Print Fair: Collecting 101 centers that mission by creating opportunities for emerging artists to exhibit their work, and by offering new collectors an affordable way to acquire art.

“This exhibition and the accompanying free, public programs will demonstrate that print collecting is not just for the rich,” Brittany Hudak, Zygote’s senior program and gallery manager, said, “but it is rather a democratic way of building an art collection that reflects your individual taste, while supporting local artists.”

Zygote has a long history of helping artists establish their careers through their residency programs, workshops, and community-centric printmaking studio. The Affordable Print Fair will feature works by emerging Zygote artists Scout Bach, Bee Ferrance, Tahm Lytle and Michaella DiFiore. “These young artists are at the beginning of their artistic careers,” Hudak said, “but their prints are amazingly beautiful and so unique—perfect for new collectors.”

The exhibition will also include back catalog prints, which will be used during the free public programs geared to help budding collectors and emerging artists navigate the print market, and will be available for purchase. Zygote rarely sells prints from their deep backstock, making this a major draw for both new and seasoned art collectors. With the added public programs—featuring speakers like Todd Masuda, Christy Gray, Jamye Jamison, and more—this exhibition is sure to be a big hit!

ZYGOTE PRESS
1410 East 30th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
zygotepress.org
216.621.2900

EVENTS:

The Affordable Print Fair: Collecting 101, September 13–October 19. Opening reception 5-8pm Friday, September 13

Jamye Jamison: Should I Buy That? A Conservator’s Perspective on Purchasing Works on Paper, 5:30-7:30pm Tuesday, September 24. FREE

Todd Masuda + Christy Grey: How to Tackle Large-Scale Commission Work, 5:30-7:30pm Thursday, October 17. FREE