Anchor Graphics: Surveying the Collection

September 9 – October 15, 2011
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 3 – 6pm
Curated by Garry Henderson

RAC is pleased to present Anchor Graphics: Surveying the Collection, a group exhibition featuring work from the Anchor Graphics print collection. Comprised of work spanning almost twenty years, the exhibition includes pieces produced during the ongoing artist residency program, prints by artists published through the facility, as well as work from portfolio print exchanges.

Exhibiting artists include Tim Anderson, McArthur Binion, Nyame Brown, Amanda Burk, Paul Coffey, Chris Dacre, Jeff Elrod, Steve Heyman, Richard Hull, Michiko Itatani, Anita Jung, Mike Lash, China Marks, David Teng Olsen, Kathryn Polk, Gordon Powell, Richard Repasky, Anne Roecklein, Karl Wirsum, Saya Woolfalk, and Jennifer Yorke.

Anchor Graphics was established as an independent non-profit in 1990, with the mission of providing printmaking facilities, studio space, and educational opportunities to students and professional artists. Since 2006, Anchor Graphics has been partnered with Columbia College Chicago as part of the Art + Design Department. This partnership serves both the school and Anchor Graphics by providing classes, academic internship opportunities, collaborative projects, and a platform for visiting artists and lecturers from across the country. Anchor Graphics has initiated a multitude of partnerships with local arts, educational and social organizations, strengthening its ability to fulfill its mission of education and public access to the fine art of printmaking.