MGC Community Print Studio

a studio membership for printmakers

Our building’s newest membership-based studio supports the learning and practice of fine art printmaking. This affordable, inclusive, professional studio space welcomes a community of printmakers at all stages of artistic development. Fabrication services in a range of print processes are also available.

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MGC Community Print Studio supports the learning and practice of fine art printmaking by providing an affordable, inclusive, professional studio space, where a community of printmakers at all stages of artistic development can create and present their work. To encourage greater appreciation of printmaking, we offer classes in traditional and experimental techniques; fellowships; artist talks; and outreach to public school students; as well as exhibitions. As the community counterpart to PHA’s Printshop, MGC Community Print Studio complements PHA’s existing print fabrication services and also serves as a teaching and learning lab, adding facilities and expert practitioners in intaglio, relief, and lithography processes, as well as screen printing. In this new chapter MGC is part of an expanded creative ecosystem, while staying true to its roots as a dynamic, affordable community studio.

membership options

Membership is designed for artists who have a foundation of experience working safely in a professional printmaking environment.

$275/mo.

Join our Monthly Membership for unlimited access to PHA MGC Community Print Studio, where artists thrive in a supportive space with classes in traditional and experimental printmaking.

$1500

Includes all Monthly Membership benefits plus a flat file drawer, for a one-time payment.

$2700/yr

Includes all Monthly Membership benefits plus a flat file drawer.

$ 50/mo.

$ 50/mo.

Various sizes available for rental to experienced lithographers.

[optional: Provided and must be returned grained to 80 grit, leveled, with no visible ghost. For further support, please consult staff.]

$10/week

Rent a screen from MGC on a weekly basis

[optional: depending on your project needs. Various sizes and mesh counts are available.]

$25/mo.

Storage rental for screens you bring to the studio.

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Membership info

a space and a program designed for artists

Membership is designed for artists who have a foundation of experience working safely in a professional printmaking environment. Whether you’re an independent artist looking for a well-equipped studio or a printmaker eager to engage with a vibrant community, membership provides the access and resources to support your creative work.

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Unlimited Studio Access

Use the studio anytime during open hours

Private Storage

A dedicated shelf for your work and supplies

Essential Materials

Includes a selection of basic inks, newsprint, and proofing paper

Member Discount

25% off all classes and workshops

Exhibition Opportunities

Waived entry fees for all member exhibitions

Technician Support

On-site staff available for guidance and troubleshooting

Premium Amenities

Access to the Members’ Editioning Room and dedicated silkscreen storage

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Adam Schrader of Artnet spoke with the PHA family about how this new partnership allows PHA to continue evolving and growing its mission-driven programming while simultaneously offering viability for organizations faced with the rising cost and challenges of doing business in New York.

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studio info

Whether you’re an independent artist looking for a well-equipped studio or a printmaker eager to engage with a vibrant community, membership provides the access and resources to support your creative work.

MGC Community Print Studio supports the learning and practice of fine art printmaking by providing an affordable, inclusive, professional studio space, where a community of printmakers at all stages of artistic development can create and present their work. To encourage greater appreciation of printmaking, we offer classes in traditional and experimental techniques; fellowships; artist talks; and outreach to public school students; as well as exhibitions. As the community counterpart to PHA’s Printshop, MGC Community Print Studio complements PHA’s existing print fabrication services and also serves as a teaching and learning lab, adding facilities and expert practitioners in intaglio, relief, and lithography processes, as well as screen printing.

MGC is equipped with specialized tools and staffed by expert technicians, making it an ideal space for experienced printmakers to deepen their practice. Health and safety are a priority, with fresh air ventilation, process-specific exhaust systems, and equipment designed to support physically intensive processes.

Wed-Fri: 11am-7pm

Sat: 10am-8pm

Sun: 10am-6pm

We provide options for visitors who are not MGC Community Print Studio members.

Drop-in

Those who drop-in are able to utilize equipment specific to their visit after a technician demonstrates proper use.

Hourly drop-in rate: $30/hour

Daily drop-in rate: $135/day

1:1 hourly rate: $120/hour to work one on one with a studio staff member for fabrication, private instruction, or mentorship.

$ 50/mo.

Various sizes available for rental to experienced lithographers.

[optional: Provided and must be returned grained to 80 grit, leveled, with no visible ghost. For further support, please consult staff.]

$10/week

Rent a screen from MGC on a weekly basis

[optional: depending on your project needs. Various sizes and mesh counts are available.]

$25/mo.

Storage rental for screens you bring to the studio.

Large industrial printing press with a metal roller and a hand wheel in a workshop with concrete floor and windows showing a modern building outside.

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We’re a community of printmakers at all stages of artistic development.

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