Making an Impression: Printmaking in Edinburgh

Reflecting on the exhibition 'Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland', Janet Archer Chief Executive, Jordan McQuaid Head of Studio and Roseanne Tye, Head of Marketing and Engagement of Edinburgh Printmakers will introduce and explain the printmaking techniques on display and paint a picture of the evolving landscape of printmaking in the city.

Edinburgh Printmakers is an international organisation with a strong sense of local purpose. Established in 1967, Edinburgh Printmakers was the first open access print studio in the UK – they are now one of the largest in the world. They play a leading role in connecting studios, workshops, and creative spaces nationally and internationally, enabling high-quality making and social enterprise.

They provide invaluable space, facilities, expertise, networks, experience, and support for artists to develop their practice at all stages of their career. They have a distinct offer for printmakers and provide developmental opportunities for artists and the wider creative industries.

Edinburgh Printmakers has played a key role in the careers of artists such as Alan Davie, John Bellany, Carol Rhodes, John Byrne, and Kate Downie, among many others. A supportive community continues to encourage contemporary artists across Scotland to push beyond the boundaries of their respective disciplines and embrace the medium of print.