Opening April 24, 2026, America Today: Voices in Contemporary Print brings together the works of more than 30 artists from across the United States. The collection explores the core principles of the American experiment, including civil rights, social justice, and political engagement, through the unique medium of printmaking.
A National Collaboration
The exhibition is a bridge between the country’s founding past and its complex present. The featured works were developed through six of the nation’s leading print workshops, representing a diverse geographical and cultural cross-section of the American landscape:
- Brandywine Workshop & Archives (Philadelphia, PA)
- Coronado printstudio (Austin, TX)
- Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts (Pendleton, OR)
- EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (New York, NY)
- Self Help Graphics & Art (Los Angeles, CA)
- Women’s Studio Workshop (Kingston, NY)
Featured Artists and Perspectives
America Today showcases a variety of renowned artists whose works are held in prestigious global collections, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art. Featured voices include:
- Wendy Red Star (Crow’s Shadow): An Apsáalooke artist whose practice is deeply rooted in the histories and lived knowledge of the Apsáalooke Nation.
- Howardena Pindell (Brandywine): A Philadelphia native and pioneering Black activist whose career includes a tenure as a curator at the Museum of Modern Art.
- Chakaia Booker (EFA Robert Blackburn): An acclaimed sculptor known for transforming recycled materials into monumental abstract works.
- Kenny Rivero (Coronado): A Dominican-American artist exploring the intersections of identity, diaspora, and family history.
- Priscilla Hernandez (Self Help Graphics): A Los Angeles-based artist focusing on Chicana identity and community memory.
- Alex Callender (Women’s Studio Workshop): An interdisciplinary artist examining the relationships between race, gender, and capitalism.
Exhibition Details
The exhibition will remain on display through July 25, 2026. By highlighting the role of printmaking as a tool for political and cultural response, America Today invites visitors to reflect on how democratic ideals continue to shift in the 21st century.
For those interested in a deeper dive into these themes, The Print Center will offer opportunities to engage with the Jensen Bryan Curator, Lauren Rosenblum, as well as participating artists and workshop leaders throughout the season.
