Zea Mays Serves…

Zea Mays offers a variety of services to artists and the public. We are dedicated to research, education and collaboration in safe printmaking. Therefore, we spend a great deal of time researching and testing new innovations in techniques and products. We offer classes and workshops for artists and craftspeople, printmakers, teachers, students and novices. All are welcome and all will find new, challenging ways to approach their art.

Zea Mays also houses an archive of prints created by artists who have worked at the studio. These prints are available for loan to galleries and museums. We invite curators and collectors to call and schedule an appointment to view the print archives.

In addition to scheduled classes and workshops, we offer open studio time for personal exploration and work. Participants can take advantage of our state-of-the-art facility and technical expertise.

Zea Mays welcomes the opportunity to "take the show on the road." Schools, clubs, museums and art centers can contract Zea Mays staff to come to your facility to conduct demos and workshops.

Artists can work individually with Zea Mays master printers to publish an edition of prints or to explore unique investigations in safer printmaking. Contact us to have a conversation about special opportunities.

Printmakers
Experiment with the latest developments in safer printmaking. We are continually discovering new products and practices. We keep abreast of the latest innovations and test each one for its creative, aesthetic potential. We can help you become comfortable working with unfamiliar methods and guide you in your artistic exploration. Discover the safe printmaking media that speak to your work and style.

Artists and Craftspeople
Perhaps you’re a painter, sculptor, jeweler, digital, installation or video artist and you’ve thought about making prints. Prints are highly marketable and can help you approach your traditional art medium in a new way. At Zea Mays we respect each artist’s way of working and seek to find a way to translate your vision into printmaking.

If you’re a Massachusetts resident you may qualify for a Massachusetts Cultural Council Professional Development grant to take a workshop or class at Zea Mays. Check out their website at www.massculturalcouncil.org for details.

Teachers
Teachers of all levels, grade school through college will discover new ways to teach the printmaking processes you love. There’s no longer a need to expose your students to the health risks involved with traditional printmaking practices. Turn your space into a safer facility and become a mentor to your colleagues and students.

Massachusetts Professional Development Points are available for all classes and workshops at Zea Mays. We’re registered with the Department of Education. Log onto their website at www.doe.mass.edu and learn how to earn those points doing something you’ll love!

Students
Are you looking for something that just isn’t offered at your school? Are you tired of smelling those horrible fumes in the print studio and leaving with a headache? At Zea Mays we’ll teach you safer ways to approach printmaking. The supportive workshop environment will give you the freedom to explore and experiment without the pressure of assignments or grades. And you don’t have to miss class to learn safer! We offer short workshops to get you started and open studio time to keep you going.

Novices
You don’t need to have any previous printmaking experience to take classes or workshops at Zea Mays. We love to teach from the ground up and will help you feel comfortable with all the new possibilities available to you in the field of printmaking.

Schools, Clubs, Museums and Art Centers
Zea Mays staff can "take the show on the road" and come to your facility to do workshops and demonstrations in a variety of print processes. Perhaps you’re interested in bringing a group to our studio for a demonstration or tour. How about co-sponsoring a workshop, lecture or class. We’re interested in all kinds of collaborations! Just call, write or e-mail us!