The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative

05/11/2026

Artist Spotlight: Maria McGinnis
This month, we are thrilled to feature Maria McGinnis, a versatile printmaker (and painter) whose work and life story are deeply intertwined with the concepts of resilience and family. Maria's recent work will be featured in the Project Space at High Street Gallery on June 12 from 6-8 pm-- mark your calendars and be sure to check it out!

You can find Maria's available works at: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/maria-mcginnis

A bit about Maria:

Q:How did you first get into printmaking?

Maria: I graduated from Wright State University in 1995 with three concentrations for my BFA: Printmaking, Painting, and Drawing. I've been focused mostly on painting and drawing since graduation.

Q:What's your favorite printmaking method, and what attracts you to it?

Maria: I've focused on woodcuts recently, with layers and multiple blocks. I'm working with colors and layers. I do love intaglio, too. I'm still experimenting!

Q: What's your favorite part about being a member of the Dayton Printmaker's Cooperative?

Maria: I love being a member because it's such a special group with a rich historical background. I really enjoy working together with other printmakers during workshops and events.

Photos: 'Engine Collagraph 4', 'Translunar'

04/30/2026

Our "ArtsStart" program, Building and Nurturing Community through Printmaking", has completed. The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative had the pleasure of hosting five workshops encompaassing intaglio, relief, collagraph, and letterpress. It has been a wonderful year full of beautiful prints, collaboration, and building community. THANK YOU to the Ohio Arts Council.

The image shows our member Gretel Helm pulling their stunning collagraph on the Glen Alps press. Please continue to visit our social media platforms and website for the release of more photos from this programming.

The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative is immensely grateful for this grant opportunity. These workshops were made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally,
educationally, and economically.

02/10/2026

It is time to register for a letterpress workshop at the print shop! As the second component to our "ArtsStart" program, Building and Nurturing Community through Printmaking", we are offering two public letterpress workshops. Please see below for dates and a link to our website for more information and registration steps! We hope to see you!

1. (March 14) Letterpress Printed Greeting Card, Instructor Brea Frey.

2. (April 25) Introduction to Letterpress Printing, Instructor Kristen Wagers.

Link to our Workshop Page: https://www.daytonprintmakerscooperative.com/workshop

The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative is immensely grateful for this grant opportunity. Our workshops are made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally,
educationally, and economically.

02/03/2026

In 2025, the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative was awarded an
"ArtSTART" grant from the Ohio Arts Council for our workshop series, "Building and Nurturing Community through Printmaking". This week we will begin our second member workshop for professional development. "Textures in PRINT: A Collagraph Journey" will meet for four weeks and be taught by Professor Kim Vito, Wright State University, Dayton, OH. Participants will learn how to collagraph, work with the Tetra Pak approach, and operate our Glen Alps press. Participants from our recent intaglio workshop are still "pedalling" away!

"In this 4-week hands-on workshop, participants will explore the art of collagraphy – a technique pioneered by artist Glen Alps. This versatile printmaking technique uses textured surfaces and smooth materials to create unique printing plates. You will learn how to design, assemble, and ink your own matrixes. "

The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative is immensely grateful for this grant opportunity. Our workshops are made possible in part by an investment of public funds from the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally,
educationally, and economically.

02/03/2026

We are thrilled to feature Kettering-based painter and printmaker, David Leach, for this month’s Member Spotlight. With an MFA from Ohio University and a distinguished career teaching drawing and printmaking at Wright State University, David brings a wealth of technical mastery to our community.

David describes himself as a "graphic-oriented" artist, and one look at his portfolio explains why. His work is a masterclass in the power of the line. By layering lines of varying dimensions and weights, David creates abstract compositions that pulse with movement and redefine the space they inhabit.

Want to see his process or inquire about a piece?

Web: davidleachart.com

Instagram:

Contact: (937) 838-6322

Works pictured:
Light LInes, 17.5 x 16.5 in., screen print
Trapeze, 11 x 16 in., ink, graphite, colored pencil and watercolor
Studio, 17 x 19 in., ink, graphite, colored pencil and watercolor

01/27/2026

Member Spotlight Deep-Dive
More about Jenna Suggs and the D.P.C:

***How did you first get started with printmaking, and what drew you to your favorite printmaking medium? Do you prefer intaglio or relief printing? ***

Jenna: I first got started with printmaking during my Bachelor of Fine Arts program. I entered school primarily focused on painting... However, after an introductory course in Printmaking, I felt unexpectedly more drawn to it. I quickly realized that I enjoyed relief printing, and wood cuts in particular. I love the physical process of cutting into the wood, the mark-making, and the texture of the grain of the wood that sometimes comes through in the final print.

***What themes or subjects are you currently exploring in your work?***

Jenna: Color is a big theme in my current work. I'm looking at the way layered colors interact with one another through transparency and overlapping layers. I'm interested in the way shifts in value can create depth and movement within an image.

**What is your favorite part of being a member of The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative? ***

Jenna: A few of my favorite parts of being a member of DPC is having access to a functional studio 24/7, being motivated by seeing and hearing about fellow members' work, and the many opportunities that come along with my membership like print sales, exchanges, and exhibitions!

To learn more about membership with the D.P.C., shoot us a message!
To learn more about Jenna and her work, find her on instagram .studio

01/25/2026

There’s something about a fresh blanket of snow that looks just like a clean sheet of Rives BFK. ❄️✨

We’re staying tucked away and warm today—wishing all our members and friends a safe snow day. Whether you’re hunkering down at home with a sketchbook or finding beauty in the winter landscape, stay safe and cozy out there, printmakers. ☕️🎨
Tag us in your "snow day" sketches! Stay warm and keep creating!

01/22/2026

Tradition meets innovation! 🌊 We are so proud to continue our 20+ year international partnership with the Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan.

This year’s theme for the Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is "Water." If you haven’t made it to the Dayton Art Institute yet, come see how artists from two different sides of the globe interpret the same element through the lens of printmaking.

📍 Where: Dayton Art Institute 🗓️ When: Now through February 22

01/22/2026

Tradition meets innovation! 🌊 We are so proud to continue our 20+ year international partnership with the Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan.

This year’s theme for the Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is "Water." If you haven’t made it to the Dayton Art Institute yet, come see how artists from two different sides of the globe interpret the same element through the lens of printmaking.

📍 Where: Dayton Art Institute 🗓️ When: Now through February 22


🖼️ Sherraid Scott, Water, Water Everywhere, 2024, etching.

01/22/2026

Get ready to get your hands inky! 🖋️✨
Join us at the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative for a hands-on Letterpress Greeting Card Workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a total beginner, this is your chance to step back in time and learn the beautiful, tactile art of traditional letterpress.
What to expect:
Design: Explore our collection of antique wood and metal type to compose your own custom layout.
Create: Learn the precision of hand-setting type.
Print: Experience the satisfaction of pulling your own prints on a classic Vandercook press.
You’ll walk away with a unique set of hand-printed cards and a new appreciation for this historic craft.

When: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Dayton Printmakers Cooperative
Spaces are limited to ensure everyone gets plenty of press time! Head to our website to claim your spot and start creating.

https://www.daytonprintmakerscooperative.com/workshop

Workshops 2026 Public Workshops Mar 14 Letterpress Printed Greeting Card Saturday, March 14, 2026 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn the art of letterpress printing while creating your own hand-printed greeting cards! In this workshop, you’ll explor...