2026 EVENT SCHEDULE
We will be adding more events as we finalize details and some of these details may change!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
5-7PM
Print & Pint
Open Space Brewery
Join us for a cold beer and a casual kickoff to the weekend.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
10AM - 4PM
Workshop: Reduction Linocut Printing
10AM - 4PM
Workshop: 3D Letterpress Ornaments
10AM - 4PM
2-day Workshop: Cartonera Santanera
10AM - 4PM
Workshop: Multimedia Monotype
2PM - 4PM
Risograph Demo: Next Chapter Studio
Drop in for this FREE hands-on demo with Lauren Harms. More Details→
5PM - 7PM
Exhibition Openings
Join us at various locations downtown to celebrate several exhibitions opening: 2026 Print Exchange, 2026 Juried Exhibition, Kalli Arte Collective, Amos Kennedy & Tender-Heart Press, and the Rob Roy Kelly Type Collection.
5:30PM - 6PM
Juror’s Talk
LIGHT ART SPACE, 209 W Broadway St, Silver City, NM
Terran Last Gun, our 2026 Juror, discusses his selections from this year’s juried exhibition.
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Featured Presentation: Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr
SILCO THEATER, 311 N Bullard St, Silver City, NM
Please join us for a special presentation by our featured visiting artist, Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr! Kennedy is internationally recognized for his type-driven messages of social justice and Black power, emblazoned in rhythmically layered and boldly inked prints made for the masses. Kennedy issues fearless statements on race, capitalism, history, and politics - along with plenty of witty truisms - in his exuberant, colorful and one-of-a-kind posters. -Letterform Archive
Doors at 7pm
Presentation starts at 7:30pm
8:30PM - 10PM
Cocktail Social
SEEDBOAT COLLECTIVE, 214 W Yankie St, Silver City, NM
Join us for a casual social gathering at the newly opened Seedboat Collective, with a cash bar featuring craft beer from Open Space Brewing, cocktails from Tularosa Distillery, and food options (TBD!)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
10AM - 4PM
Printers’ Market
MAIN STREET PLAZA
Explore the work of over 35 artists, plus printing demos, food and drink!
11AM - 4PM
Steamroller Printing
MAIN STREET PLAZA
A crowd favorite! Watch as artists ink up their big linoleum plates and run them over with a steamroller!
10AM - 4PM
2-day Workshop: Cartonera Santanera (Day 2)
11AM - 3PM
Risograph Demo: Next Chapter Studio
Location TBD (downtown Silver City)
Drop in for this FREE hands-on demo with Lauren Harms. More Details→
7PM - 9PM
Print Party
WHISKEY CREEK ZOCALO, 11786 US-180 East, Arenas Valley
Kick back with some cold drinks, wood fired pizza, live music and casual conversation at the end of the day.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
8AM - 12PM Guided Hike
Roger Metcalfe (local musician, outdoor enthusiast, and Print Fiesta administrative assistant!) will guide a small group on a beginner-friendly hike in the Gila Wilderness.
*Advance registration required →
*FREE, but advance registration required
10AM - 4PM
Workshop: Intro to Bad Printing
POWER AND LIGHT PRESS, 601 N Bullard St, F
FREE Drop-in workshop with Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. More Details →
10AM - 2PM
Print Rally!
MERGE ART SPACE, 302 N Bullard St
Drop in and watch artists create a small edition of prints from start to finish. As the prints are hung to dry, they are available for viewing and immediate purchase. Come watch prints get made right before your very eyes!
10AM - 2PM
Workshop: Collage Altars
LOCATION TBD (downtown Silver City)
FREE drop-in workshop for all ages.
More Details →
10AM - 4PM
2-day Workshop: Collograph - the Five Plate Special (day 1)
10AM - 4PM
2-day Workshop: Drypoint Etching (day 1)
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Artist Talks
LOCATION TBD (downtown Silver City)
Our visiting artists, Kalli Arte Collective, will share images and conversation about their work.
Kalli Arte is a family art collective based in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Started by two self-taught artists, Adriana Carranza and Alfonso Aceves, and their four children, Kalli Arte is dedicated to speaking directly to their community and beyond through print exhibitions, public installations, and workshops.
More details coming soon!
