about
The California Society of Printmakers (CSP) is the oldest continuously operating association of printmakers and friends of printmakers in the United States. CSP is a nonprofit arts organization with an international membership of print artists and supporters of the art of fine printmaking. CSP provides professional development opportunities for printmakers, and educates artists and the public about printmaking. New members are admitted by portfolio review. Friends and supporters of printmaking are admitted by fee. CSP is based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
The CSP provides support for its members and serves the greater community by:
- Sponsoring print exhibitions on a local, national and international level
- Arranging educational activities for the public and technical workshops for members
- Publishing an annual professional journal, The California Printmaker
- Offering members and the public the opportunity to collect print artworks at a modest rate
- Maintaining an archive of fine art prints and print-related matter
- Providing general printmaking information and resources through this website
