Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Fine Art Print Club in Schenectady
Print Club of Albany is a 92-year-old national arts organization with a local presence in Schenectady, NY. Since 1933, we have annually commissioned limited-edition fine art prints from renowned artists, funded entirely by member dues. Our work represents a grassroots patronage model that bridges artists and collectors. Over the decades, we have amassed a permanent collection of over 20,000 prints, now housed at the Museum of Prints and Printmaking. Members receive prints that often exceed the value of their annual dues while supporting emerging and established artists globally. We offer artist membership opportunities, educational programs, and community events to foster appreciation for printmaking.Our transparent, member-driven approach ensures direct impact on the art world. In addition to annual commissions, we curate rotating exhibitions at our seven-gallery museum and provide framing discounts for local members. Our operations rely heavily on volunteers who contribute time and expertise to sustain our mission. With decades of combined experience in printmaking and arts advocacy, our leadership maintains rigorous standards for artistic excellence while embracing innovative techniques.
Services
Art commissions
Print memberships
Museum exhibitions
Artist memberships
Print education
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- 92 years of uninterrupted artistic patronage through annual commissions
- Direct member involvement in selecting contemporary printmakers
- Over 20,000 prints in our permanent collection for public access
- Transparent grassroots funding model without corporate sponsorship
- Educational programs connecting collectors with printmaking techniques
Services
Fine Art Commissions
We commission contemporary printmakers to create exclusive limited editions for our members. Each annual project involves established artists working in diverse techniques like etching, lithography, and digital processes. Our members directly fund these commissions through dues, ensuring continued support for working artists.
Print Membership
Members receive a limited-edition print from our annual commission at no additional cost. This unique model allows collectors to acquire original artworks worth more than their membership dues while supporting printmaking excellence.
Museum Exhibitions
Our museum showcases rotating exhibitions from our permanent collection of over 20,000 prints. The seven-gallery space in Schenectady hosts educational programs and community events promoting appreciation for printmaking techniques and history.
Artist Membership
Established printmakers can join by donating works to our collection. Artist members gain voting rights, exhibition opportunities, and connection to a network of collectors while contributing to our extensive archive of contemporary printmaking.
Print Education
Through exhibitions, publications, and hands-on programs, we educate the public about printmaking processes. Our resources help collectors understand investment value while training artists in traditional and contemporary techniques.
People
Charles Semowich
Contact Person
Charles manages Print Club of Albany's communications and membership logistics. He provides direct access to the organization's resources while coordinating print distribution and member inquiries.
Questions
How do I become a member of Print Club of Albany?
You can join through our website by selecting membership options ranging from $125-$265, depending on pickup/shipping preferences. Dues provide access to annual limited-edition prints.
What benefits do members receive?
Members receive our annual commissioned print, exhibition access, framing discounts for Capital Region residents, and opportunities to participate in print-related events and educational programs.
How does the print commissioning process work?
Our Print Search Committee selects an artist annually. Members fund the entire commission, ensuring direct support for working printmakers while securing valuable artworks for collectors.
Can artists apply to join Print Club of Albany?
Professional printmakers can submit portfolios for consideration. Accepted artists must donate one print to our permanent collection and may participate in future commissions.
What is the Museum of Prints and Printmaking?
Our seven-gallery museum in Schenectady houses over 20,000 prints dating from the 19th-21st centuries. Exhibitions rotate regularly with free admission for public access to our collection.
Are past prints available for purchase?
Limited quantities of select historical editions remain available. Contact us directly for availability and pricing of specific presentation prints from our 92-year history.
