Events, Workshops, and Special Programs
In addition to our Printers’ Market and workshops, we are so excited to offer several free programs including artist talks, open houses, and other special programs!
Thursday October 9th
5-7PM
Print & Pint
Open Space Brewery
Join us for a cold beer, a fun hands-on activity, and check out nine years of Steamroller prints on display at the brewery!
Friday October 10th
5PM - 7PM
Exhibition Openings
Join us at various locations downtown to celebrate several exhibitions opening: 2025 Print Exchange, Exquisite Tesselation, 2025 Juried Exhibition, and Dan Grissom Linocuts
5:30PM - 6PM
Juror’s Talk
Light Art Space
209 W Broadway St, Silver City, NM
Juror Anna Hepler discusses her selections from this year’s juried exhibition
1PM - 5PM
Open House: Future Forge Makerspace
307 E College Ave, Silver City, NM
Visit our local makerspace and participate in a hands-on tesselation print demo!
7:30PM - 9PM
Presentation: Exploring the Press Room Collection
Silco Theatre
311 N Bullard St, Silver City, NM
Please join us for a special presentation about the The Press Room Collection at Alamo Drafthouse! (link to special program page)
Partner Offerings
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Photopolymer Gravure Workshop
With Karen Hymer
Sunday, October 12, 9 am – 4 pmAll materials included: $175 + tax
Learn the art of photopolymer gravure printing from visual artist and Director of Light Art Space, Karen Hymer. In this one-day workshop, participants will create gravure etching prints from their photographs. Using light-sensitive steel-backed polymer plates, you will experience how this environmentally friendly process translates photographic detail into ink on paper with unparalleled beauty. No prior experience with printmaking is required.