The PGNY Gallery & Print Space
At the Troy Atrium: 49 4th Street Troy, NY 12180
This dual-purpose headquarters serves to introduce printmaking to the public through programming and workshops for all ages, while also connecting our membership to a growing audience in our gallery.
We’re open to the public on Saturdays during Troy’s Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market (November-April), from 9:00 am-2:00 pm; by appointment for working studio time; or during scheduled programming.
This space is operated by volunteers. Nearly all activities and workshops are offered at a low cost and include all supplies to keep this community-based space as accessible and affordable as possible.
PGNY is grateful to the Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market for subletting this space to us and believing in our vision of a community print hub!
Classes, Workshops & Activities!
PGNY offers classes, workshops and activities to begin or expand your printmaking skills!
– Stamps & Stories: An introduction to relief printmaking in a fun, collaborative environment for kids ages 3-10.
– Tuesday Night Print Social: Perfect for beginners or intermediate skill levels who want to create in a community setting. Sign up with a buddy or meet new friends! Bring a project in progress, see a print demo, get technical advice and more.
– Print Day in May: A global celebration of printmaking!
– Technique based classes focused on relief and intaglio printmaking, led by PGNY members! Geared toward beginner and intermediate levels, these classes invite students to deepen and expand their technical skills in a supportive environment. PGNY Members are eligible to propose and teach workshops.
The PGNY Members Gallery
The PGNY Gallery features and sells member artwork, highlighting the range of talent and techniques used by printmakers across NY State. New artwork is added regularly, creating an ever changing exhibition.
Members may apply to sell their work in the gallery, with PGNY retaining a 20% commission. We accept framed and unframed hand-produced prints (matted or wrapped in plastic sleeves), 22″ x 30″ or smaller.
Contact us to learn more about membership or selling your work in the gallery.
Reserving Studio Time
PGNY members may reserve studio time to produce their own work. Our workspace can currently accommodate relief techniques (monoprint, collagraph, woodcut / linocut, gelli plate) or intaglio techniques (drypoint on plexi or copper). We do not have lithography, silkscreen, letterpress, or chemical / copper etching capabilities at this time. We’ll continue to add resources based on member needs and interest!
Hourly studio reservation cost: $15/ hour, with a minimum 2-hour reservation.
Your first hour of reserved time will be allocated to a required tour of our tools and facility so you can make the most out of your time in the printshop.
Printshop equipment includes…
- Takach 18 x 36 etching press with 4.5 in. upper drum
- A3 Pooki Press (11.5″ x 16″)
- Two large 4′ x 8′ worktables
- Paper soaking trays (16″ x 20″)
- Newsprint, gloves, and low / non-toxic cleanup supplies
- Woodcarving tools and honing block, linocut carving tools, and variety of hand tools are available for shop use
- Glass inking stations with relief and intaglio inks, tarlatan, speedball brayers (2″, 3″, 4″, 6″)
A limited selection of linocut blocks, Akua drypoint plates, printing papers and hand tools are available for purchase.
Artists are expected to bring their own printing paper and ink for large projects or editions.
Please note: our facility is a low / non-toxic space, and we limit use of traditional chemicals such as alcohol and mineral spirits.
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