A Printmaker’s Tour of A Broad Sweep of Sky
Schedule
Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art | Madison, WI
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Saturday, February 7 • 2 PM • Main Galleries • Free Admission"A Broad Sweep of Sky" features several art objects created using printmaking techniques such as stone lithography and intaglio etching. These prints were created for wide distribution and accessible art collecting during the American Great Depression. In this educational talk, David Love, Printmaking Technician at UW–Madison, will provide insight into the detailed processes that artists use to produce these pieces. The discussion and demonstration will cover:
The history of the “original print” and the rise of American fine art printmaking during the 1930s with organizations such as the federally funded WPA-FAP and the private corporation, AAA.
How stone lithographs and copperplate etchings are designed and printed with a show-and-tell featuring historic materials, tools, with replicated printed examples.
Uncovering the unseen labor of print production by giving credit to the skilled craftspeople referred to as Master Printers.
Visitors will leave with a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques involved in printmaking, as well as greater appreciation for the distinct qualities of these mediums.
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Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 226 State St, Madison, WI 53703-2215, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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