Printmakers Guild of NY is an artist-led group of printmakers working in a wide variety of printmaking mediums.
We meet regularly in New York’s Capital Region and online to share resources, skills and passion for printmaking. PGNY honors the diverse paths artists may take to printmaking, and seeks to broaden access to and awareness of this rich medium.
About Printmakers Guild of New York
PGNY was founded in 2024 by artist Rachael Lorimer. Rachael is an artist-educator based in Troy, NY, who uses printmaking to build creative community.
Printmakers Guild of NY is an artist-led community of self-identified printmakers. We gather monthly in person or virtually to share resources, discuss technical approaches and challenges, and provide a welcoming and supportive space for printmakers at all experience levels.
Dusty Herbig’s garage studio; Syracuse, NY 
Cynthia DiDonna-Nethaway at a Tetra Pak printing workshop; with NYSATA Region 7 (Led by Gina Palmer) 
Hand made printing press; studio of John Fitzsimmons; Syracuse, NY 
Typesetting in progress; Nate Voellm, Troy, NY 
Lauraly Grossman teaches linocut workshop; Studio OSYARI; Troy, NY 
PGNY Founder Rachael Lorimer assembles a multi-plate collagraph; Troy, NY 
Printmakers review their work at the Neighborhood Print Studio; Kingston, NY
How Do I Join PGNY?
In 2025, PGNY’s in-person meet-ups, events and opportunities will be held in New York State or online. If you live outside of NY and still want to connect to our community, we welcome you to join as a member.
We’re growing! In the future we see the potential for a membership fee structure and sign-up process through which we can offer additional resources and programming to paid members. We will also always be committed to offering free opportunities for non-members.
PGNY is currently operated by volunteer artists who are balancing careers, studio practices and family obligations. We appreciate your patience as we take time to grow with intention!
In the meantime, we’ll add you to our mailing list to receive updates and send an invitation to officially join when we launch our Membership Sign Up page on our website.
Events
2025
Each year Printmakers Guild of NY is committed to creating a big event of some kind, produced by artists, for artists! This year we’re producing the 2025 PGNY Print Fair* in downtown Troy, scheduled for October 25-26, 2025.
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2024
Our 2024 project was an exhibition, Printmakers Guild of New York 2024 Showcase
Our November 2024 exhibition presented a diverse selection of work created by artists working with prints, print-based media, and printmaking. The exhibition showcased regional emerging and established artists working within or outside of academia; in community or social practice; and who are engaging with the possibilities of the medium outside of New York City.
The exhibition was generously hosted by CREATE Community Studios in Troy, NY and curated by PGNY members: Ruben Castillo, Assistant Professor, Skidmore College of Art; Leona Christie, Associate Professor of Studio Art, SUNY-Albany; Gretta Keene, Artist and Printmaker; Nathan Meltz, Senior Lecturer, Department of the Arts, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
The exhibition featured work from over 50 artists across Upstate New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Click below to learn more about their work and creative careers.
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