You see it everywhere, but might not recognize it as its own unique art form. Screenprinting: an image-making technique most known for its industrial applications like sign or textile printing.  

In celebration of this multi-faceted art form, Troy, NY will be the launching site for the 2nd Screenprint Biennial from October 28-December 23, 2016. Drawing upon the works of 35 artists from around the world, the event includes two large-scale exhibitions at Collar Works Gallery and the Arts Center of the Capital Region, as well as a temporary site-specific work created by Providence, Rhode Island based artist Ian Cozzens at Oakwood Community Center.  

The Screenprint Biennial is the brainchild of, and coordinated by, Nathan Meltz, Lecturer in the Department of the Arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Meltz has collaborated with The Arts Center of the Capital Region, Collar Works Gallery, Oakwood Community Center, and volunteers from the community to make this dream a reality. Financial support has come from both corporate sponsors in addition to a grant from the International Fine Art Print Dealers Association to publish an exhibition catalog.