Prize Winner images shown left to right: 1st Linda Wingerter, Homebody 2 2nd Kristina Norvilaitė, Interesting Conversations at Night I 3rd Gunnar Nilmén, Winter at the Sea Honorable Mentions: Yoshiaki Murakami, Buddy; Pat Bacon, T Bird Dream; Rosalyn Richards, Circling

23rd Mini Print International Exhibit

23rd Mini Print International Exhibit

Dec 6, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026

The Mini Print International is a juried exhibition of prints no larger than 4” x 4”. The Exhibition has been held bi-annually since 1985 and was founded and directed by Bev McLean who sought to challenge artists and provide an affordable form in which international...

Intro to Etching | Nadia Holcomb

Intro to Etching | Nadia Holcomb

January 1, 2026

This workshop introduces students to the traditional craft of printing expressive, hand-drawn lines from copper plates. Over the span of four guided sessions, students will learn each step of the process—from preparing and grounding a 4x4” plate to drawing, biting, ...

Readying the plate for a paste paper print.

Paste Paper | Christa Wolf

Paste Paper | Christa Wolf

January 24, 2026

We will try different techniques to create a variety of designs and drawings on paper using a simple, non-toxic approach that can easily be brought back to your home. Use the papers you make in this class to cover your own books in the DIY Sketchbook Workshop!

The Ink Shop is sad to share the news that Fred Madden, Professor of English, photographer,  and long-time member of the Ink Shop Printmaking Center has died peacefully on December 6, 2021.

Fred was a multi-talented and creative artist. Visitors to the Ink Shop gravitate immediately to his work. Consistently brilliant and beautiful, Fred’s imagery is a digital form of impressionism that is both reflective and delightful. 

Fred has been a wonderful friend who has stepped up to help out in many ways. Helping annually with the Ithaca Artists Market with his humor and helping hands. Without fan-fare and with a warm heart, he made sure we knew his appreciation for Ink Shop and that appreciation is mutual.  He and his wife Taf have been the most incredible supporters of the Ink Shop for which we are forever grateful. 

We’ve lost a good friend and a beautiful light.