From Move In to Build Out.

For the last 3 or so years Anchor's presses have been in storage. For the last several weeks we have taped, mudded, painted and finally have started to move stuff around to find the perfect flow of the shop. 

What's it called, Feng Shui! The flow will will be everything. 

We are placing our presses, tables and related equipment in a way that will benefit the makers who will come to inhabit Anchor Press, Paper & Print. 

 Perhaps what is even more wonderful is that we find ourselves in a community of makers, builders, creative individuals who are carving out places where they can create in a supportive and helpful community of like minded souls. 

 This is Anchor's 4th home and perhaps the best, as we are giving what we love to the Milwaukee community.  

Images taken from the May 10th 2022 painting and organization  session. 

   

Move in and Build out.

On April 16th, 2022, we rented a 26' foot truck so we could move presses and equipment which had been in storage for over 2 years to our new home.

We will be located at 900 E. Keefe Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53212

Recent pictures of the move:


Moving the mighty French Tool etching press into the truck.


The French Tool Press came to us by way of Eureka Springs Arkansas. Its previous and original owner Susan Morrison gave us a really good deal on the press in 1990-91. When we move the press the first time we rented a crane and pulled it out of Susan's second story studio window. This time it was a pallet jack and a fork lift. Thanks Brandon, Richard and Matthew for making the move possible.




Jessica pulling a pallet of litho stones out of storage.


Lithography Stones are millions of years old, they are quarried from very few places on the planet. If you have never drawn on a properly prepared litho stone, you are in for a treat, there really is nothing like it. Anchor Press, Paper & Print will be offering lithography classes for beginners through advanced practitioners.





The Charles Brand Litho Press waits for placement in its new home.


The Charles Brand Litho Press comes to us by way of UIC Chicago. They gave us the press in 2006 when they shut down the printmaking area at the University. The press "Alois" is named after Alois Senefelder - the inventor of lithography. It spent many years at Landfall Press Chicago, and was recently featured at Landfall's 50th Anniversary exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum.




Putting skids on the French Tool.

Anchor Press, Paper & Print moved to 900 E. Keefe Ave, Milwaukee The House O RAD

 To donate go to:  http://gofund.me/72ef4586 

It's official! We have leased a space and are preparing to move equipment in, and build on a legacy that started in 1990. In a couple of weeks the work will start, the building has already commenced. We need furniture, supplies, and so much more.

Consider supporting Anchor Press, Paper & Print and sharing this with your friends and community. No donation is too small (or too large!). 

Thank you in advance. 

David Jones & Marilyn Propp, co founders of Anchor Graphics, now Anchor Press, Paper & Print.

Anchor's new home

Tuesday March 22 2022

Today at 12 noon Anchor Press Paper & Print (AP3) signed a lease at 900 E. Keefe, Milwaukee WI 53212

AP3 will be housed inside The HOUSE OF RAD complex. Stay tuned for event announcements & updates.

Thank you to our Funders, Board of Directors, artists, friends, & family who have helped in a multitude of ways.

The signing - From left to right: Marilyn Propp,
Brandon Minga, Jessica Meuninck-Ganger, Gregory Martens & Rachel Foster. 

Looking West- The windows will soon be cleaned and
the paint removed letting in natural light.

South- Behind the Refrigerator will be the utility sink
and graining sink.

East Wall- this wall will have 

a long glass window and double doors.

The reduction prints of Lisa Bigalke

From Feb 17th  through March 2021

The Walk, Bike, Drive By Gallery will be projecting the work of Wisconsin Printmaker, Lisa Bigalke.
 
Due to covid-19 there will be no opening reception but the work can be viewed by clicking this link which will take you to our website. 

OR you can walk, bike or drive by our storefront gallery space at  5603 7th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140  next to Dakini Healing Arts
 
Enjoy this wonderful body of work, if you are interested in purchasing any of these pieces please text Anchor Press Paper & Print @ 773-746-3241 

 

Last weeks of the Wisconsin Prints 2 Exhibition.

Wisconsin Prints 2 @ the WALK, BIKE, DRIVE BY GALLERY until Jan 20, 2021- 

Text 773-746-3241 for times

I'd like to thank  all of the artists who participated in this year's exhibition.  While the work could not be viewed in person, it was visible via a large TV/ Monitor placed in our storefront window.  

We have received very positive feedback about the work on display during this time of pandemic and  social distancing.

A thank you goes out to the Kenosha Community Foundation for support of this project. We would like dedicate this exhibition to Bob Schneider, whose unwavering support of the arts in Kenosha made all the difference.

Artists  participating in this years exhibition. You will also find web links to their sites. \

Visit their sites and enjoy some work by some amazing artists. https://wisconsin-prints-2.artcall.org/pages/web-gallery

Kristen Bartel- https://www.kristenbartel.com/

Lisa Bigalke- http://www.lisambigalke.com/

John Hitchcock- https://www.hybridpress.net/

Teddy Lepley- https://teddylepley.com/

Gregory Martens- https://gregorymartens.com/

Matthew Presutti- https://matthewpresutti.com/

Marilyn Propp- https://www.proppjonesstudio.com/

Georgina Rutherford- https://www.georutherford.com/

Julia Scheckel- https://www.juliascheckel.com/

Bonnie Schetski-

Olivia Wieland- https://www.instagram.com/olivia_wieland/

Kelly Witte- https://kellywitteart.tumblr.com/

David Jones- https://www.proppjonesstudio.com/

Incandescent

woodcut, 24" X 36"

Julia Scheckel

Studio Cat - Lisa Bigalke

Based on a true story