www.unl.edu/MAPC2004
MAPC 2004
Lincoln, Nebraska
RELEVANCE/RESONANCE
The conference theme Relevance/Resonance
invites considerations of the role of
printmaking in the past, and especially to examine the role of printmaking in today's art world.
This theme aims to recognize the impact and ramifications of the printed mark used for visual effect
and as a means for authenticity - how things "look", and the "truth" of the printed word.
This culturally instilled ability to "read" printmaking evolves from the earliest history of the
graphic arts, and resonates beyond the limits of 1950's print society definitions.
Those who "cannot not make prints" will seek this forum to examine their antecedents,
proclivities, conservationist stance, and centrality to today's multi-dimensional possibilities for
printmaking. An equally significant audience of art patrons, students and educators will be a
welcome part of this forum on the art of the print.
This conference will offer a unique format of presentations, interviews and open conversations
lead by discussants as keys to bring about a greater dialogue and interchange between participants.
The conference will begin on Wednesday, October 6, 2004, at 5:00pm with receptions to open the featured
exhibition "Mirror of the Wood: A Century of the Woodcut Print in Finland". Also that evening at
8:30 will be a keynote presentation by 3 distinguished artists who will talk about their work and the
significance of printmaking in their lives - the format will be conversational and informal for
interactions, dialogue and art action.
Conference Site
The conference site will be the Embassy Suites Hotel, downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, and the Department
of Art and Art History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in Richards Hall and Nelle Cochrane Woods
Art Building. The UNL campus and downtown Lincoln will be an attractive site for the MAPC conference,
offering close access, a vibrant downtown scene, a beautiful campus, concentration of art venues, all
easily accessible by walking, or a short drive.
MID-AMERICA PRINT COUNCIL
The Mid-America Print Council was formed in 1992 as a
regional membership organization (affiliated with the American Print Alliance),
and serves its membership through biannual conferences, the publication of the
twice-annual Journal, the sponsorship of member juried exhibitions, and currently
has around 400 members.
MAPC has established a strong regional organization for
educational exchange and dialog, community networks, sponsorship and support of
printmaking awareness, quality and appreciation. Past conferences have been held
at: Indiana University South Bend; Indiana University Southeast, New Albany;
the University of Cincinnati; St. Cloud State University, Minnesota; the University
of Wyoming, Laramie. The MAPC region encompasses the states of Colorado, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota,
Wisconsin and Wyoming. Members include printmakers, papermakers, book artists,
art historians, curators, and collectors from across North America and abroad.
Contributers & Underwriters
Cooper Foundation
Lincoln Arts Council
Hixon Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, UNL
Department of Art and Art History, UNL
Office of Research, UNL
A to Z Printing
Amity Art Foundation
Anderson O'Brien Gallery
Duncan Aviation
Hillis Catering
Kiechel Fine Art
Lincoln Plating Company
Dick and Lou Bernam
Lynn Boyer
Doug and Mary Campbell
Ronald Ecklund
Linda Esterling and Steve Wake
Kubly Family Foundation
Carl and Jane Rohman
Clay and Beth Smith
Art and Carol Thompson
Richard and Karen Vierk
Judd and Pat Wagner
John and Nancy Wiederspan
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