Guild Members network and pick up tips on the trade from fellow printers at the casual bi-monthly meetings. There they can get a heads-up on upcoming shows, contests, and other opportunities to promote their work. The meetings are usually held in a Guild Member’s studio or shop, with a tour and the presentation of work included as part of the meeting.

We happily welcome printers of all backgrounds and specialties into our organization. CPG collaborates with collectives around Chicago and hosts events at the Chicago Art Department. We hold events around Chicago sharing the work of CPG members, hosting workshops, and tabling at venues to sell the work of members.

The Chicago Printers Guild supports and fosters the work of printers of all backgrounds with opportunities to share knowledge, information, and ideas among printers and the printing community; strives to bring awareness of printmaking taking place in Chicago and beyond to the community at large. CPG members’ work is archived by the Chicago Public Library.