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Date: December 11, 2012
From: Dunedin Fine Art Center
Contact: Ken Hannon @ 727.298.DFAC, x230

Prints are Sure to imPRINT themselves with DFAC Trio of Exhibits

Ask Stephen Littlefield what the difference between a traditional art print and a giclee is, and be prepared to sit down and listen for a spell…  Stephen, a born teacher, is more than happy to explain how a giclee is really just a copy of something else, and not a “print” at all.  An art print on the other hand, is an original, one-of-a-kind or one-of-a-number, work of art, lovingly crafted to be exactly what it is… exactly what you see.

There’s plenty to see in a trio of exhibits featuring prints that opens January 18 at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. Highpoint P R I N T S features contemporary artist editions from Highpoint Center for Printmaking in Minneapolis come to DFAC. Featured artists include: Carlos Amorales, Mary Esch, Julie Mehretu, Clarence Morgan, Todd Norsten + others.

Highpoint Center for Printmaking was established in April 2001 and is the only accessible, community-oriented facility of its kind in the Upper Midwest. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the art of printmaking through exhibitions, educational programming, community outreach and visiting and emerging artist programs.

In Stephen Littlefield: The Ecstasy of Tedium,  DFAC’s founding printmaking faculty shares a retrospective of his life’s work and passion. “I love the ‘doing’, the craftsmanship (of printmaking) that takes time and dedication to complete. The hand work of carving linoleum or rocking a copper plate for a mezzotint is my yoga.”

Stephen Littlefield attended USF when Graphicstudio was in its early days, noting “the excitement of watching and getting to know the master printers was intense.” He enjoys the egalitarian spirit of the print studio where teacher and student create side by side and credits Donald Saff and Jeffrey Kronsnoble as mentors who continue to inform his present day philosophy in the classroom. “I have always been interested in teaching and talking about art. The inspiration I received from my teachers has made me want to emulate them, to give back the same kind of magic that turned me on to making art.”

imPRINTed, the third offering allows DFAC Printmakers, past and present to show their finest. Participants include DFAC students, members and faculty.

All three exhibits open with an Opening Reception and Gallery TalkFriday, January 18, 2013 ($5 admission – Members FREE – Gallery Talk: 6-7pm, Reception 7-9pm) and run through March 3, 2013. Admission is FREE

Highpoint P R I N T S
01.18.13 – 03.03.13

Stephen Littlefield: The Ecstasy of Tedium
01.18.13 – 03.03.13

Imprinted
01.18.13 – 03.03.13

Continuing at DFAC:

Blast OFF!  in theDavid L. Mason Children’s ART Museum –  09/07/12 – 08/17/2013

All at the Dunedin Fine Art Center – 1143 Michigan Blvd. – Dunedin, FL – 727.298.DFAC –  www.dfac.org

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