DETROIT — The concept of being a “community letterpress shop” might be somewhat abstract, at times. Though Signal Return Press offers workshops, group tours, and community events at other locations, in addition to facilitating the creation of original letterpress works by novices, members, and visiting artists, their leadership, including print […]
As we free fall through a post-factual era in the United States, it is more important than ever to acknowledge the power and importance of a free press in American society. We may do this through protest, we may do this by subscribing to our favorite fact-checked publication, and for […]
Today I’d like to remind you about a couple things you artist-types out there can and should be applying for, and also talk for a minute about learning to withstand rejection. First off, here’s a reminder about Signal-Return‘s Poster Competition. The deadline to enter is approaching. I am one of […]
I love printed matter and free speech, so I’m very excited to be among the guest jurors for the upcoming “Power of the Press” poster contest, part of the 2017 Power of the Press Fest at Signal Return, because . The contest is free to enter, and I’m very much […]
Indoor kids, rejoice! Community letterpress studio Signal-Return breaks up the dog days of August with a series of youth workshops designed to introduce participants aged 7-17 to the underlying concepts of relief printing. While some kids want fun in the sun or endless visits to the pool, the seven budding […]
Hello! So excited to announce the impending release of our Essay’d in-print edition from Wayne State University Press. It’s gonna be a party, and you are invited! Check out these BEAUTIFUL posters by Lynne Avadenka, over at Signal Return. You can read my essay about Lynne here, and browse around […]