In 1994, master printer Sarah Amos and Vermont Studio Center co-founder Jon Gregg launched a 10-year printmaking revolution by inviting renowned contemporary artists for week-long collaborations to work with Amos at the center.
The decade-long project generated income to support fellowships and built a rich collection from a deep community of global artists.
Looking back, Amos reflected, “My role was to facilitate a creative dance where artists could relax and immerse themselves in the joy of printmaking. Building relationships with each of these artists was a highlight of my tenure that left an indelible mark on me to this day.”
Fifteen years after the project ended, the collection fell victim to the historic July 2023 flooding that affected much of Vermont, including the town of Johnson and the Vermont Studio Center campus.
With a third of the collection damaged by floodwater, Amos returned to support the restoration.
After months of navigating the damage, the community will have a chance to view some of the works with “collaboration: a survey of 40 prints from the VSC Print Archive in celebration of 40 years of VSC curated by Sarah Amos.”
Amos said the 40 featured prints “showcase the rich, complex, and dynamic voices of the archive.”
The exhibit runs through May 30 and features works from 37 artists, including Lois Dodd, Harmony Hammond, Yvonne Jacquette, Stuart Diamond and Gary Stephan.
The opening reception for “collaboration” will be Thursday, March 28, 4-6 p.m. at the Red Mill Gallery in Johnson.
The same day, an online auction will go live featuring all 40 prints. As was the original intent of the VSC print archive, proceeds from the auction will support the fellowship fund.
The studio center will also host a meet-the curator and closing reception on Thursday, May 30, 4-6 p.m.