Mullowney Printing

Mullowney Printing is a versatile and dynamic print studio located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Established in 2011, the studio has been dedicated to publishing traditional print media, including etching, relief, photogravure, direct gravure, screen printing, and letterpress editions, by leading contemporary artists. At Mullowney Printing, we believe in the power of print and its ability to communicate complex ideas and emotions through tactile and visual means.

Our team, led by founder and co-director Paul Mullowney, has extensive experience in the printmaking field. After becoming a master printer at Crown Point Press in San Francisco in 1990, Mullowney went on to run studios in Japan and Maui, Hawaii. He has taught at Pacific Northwest College of Art and San Francisco Art Institute, as well as at numerous printmaking workshops in America and Japan.

In addition to our publishing arm, Mullowney Printing offers a range of community workshops, internships, residency programs, contract printing, and public exhibitions. We are committed to fostering a vibrant and supportive print community by providing opportunities for learning, experimentation, and collaboration.

Printmaking Services

At Mullowney Printing, we offer a variety of printmaking services for artists, collectors, and institutions. Our team of expert printers and technicians are dedicated to producing high-quality, limited edition prints using the finest materials and techniques.

Our services include:

• Etching: We specialize in intaglio printmaking techniques, including copper and zinc etching, aquatint, and soft ground.
• Relief: We offer relief printmaking techniques, such as woodcut, linocut, and letterpress.
• Photogravure and Direct Gravure: We are experts in photomechanical printmaking techniques, including photogravure, copperplate photogravure, and direct gravure.
• Screen Printing: We provide screen printing services for both fine art and commercial applications.
• Contract Printing: We offer contract printing services for artists, designers, and institutions who wish to produce their own prints.

Community Workshops and Residency Programs

At Mullowney Printing, we believe that learning and collaboration are essential to the growth of any artist. That's why we offer a variety of community workshops and residency programs designed to provide opportunities for artists to learn new techniques, experiment with new materials, and collaborate with other artists.

Our workshops cover a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to Printmaking: This workshop provides an overview of printmaking techniques, including relief, intaglio, and screen printing.
• Advanced Printmaking Techniques: This workshop focuses on advanced techniques and concepts in printmaking, such as photogravure, direct gravure, and multi-plate printing.
• Collaborative Printmaking: This workshop encourages collaboration and experimentation between artists working in different mediums.
• Studio Apprenticeship Program: This program provides emerging artists with the opportunity to work alongside our team of expert printers and learn the intricacies of the printmaking process.

Residency Programs

Our residency programs provide artists with the time and space to focus on their work in a supportive and creative environment. Residents have access to our state-of-the-art printing facilities and the expertise of our staff, as well as opportunities to engage with the local arts community.

Our residency programs include:

• The Undergrowth Residency Program: This program provides emerging artists with the opportunity to work in our studio for a period of three months.
• The Hallie Ford Residency Program: This program provides established artists with the opportunity to work in our studio for a period of six months.
• The GMS Partnership Residency Program: This program provides opportunities for artists to collaborate with other artists, designers, and institutions on collaborative projects.