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CHEROKEE PRINT LEAGUE HOLIDAY SALE November 24 2009
Join us on Saturday, December 5th, 10am-7pm, for the Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale! What's this you may ask? It is the BEST yet showcase of a variety of printmakers visiting from the tri-state area offering you their handmade goods. This is a great time to support local & visiting artists and buy something unique and handmade for a gift for someone or for you! You don't want to miss this!!! There will be everything from printmaking, letterpress, screen printing, printed fabrics, printed glass, and more... anything printed goes!
Over 25 artists and printmakers will be offering their handmade items in the following participating venues: Porter Teleo, Snowflake City Stock, All Along Press, Fort Gondo, Cranky Yellow, The Firecracker Press, AVD Studios, Sleepy Kitty, Foam Coffee & Beer, and Stirrup Pants Chapbook. Event guides/maps will be offered the day of the event at any of the participating studios! LIVE MUSIC at participating venues!
HOLIDAY SALE November 01 2009
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Location: The Firecracker Press (314)776-7271
Street: 2838 Cherokee Street
City/Town: Saint Louis, MO
Once again, galleries & businesses on Cherokee street are teaming up to showcase artists working with printed media for the Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale. The event will take place Saturday, December 5th from 10am-7pm. This indoor print-themed arts & craft sale will take place all along the street, with businesses hosting artists from all over the St. Louis area (as well as the greater midwest) whose work is print-related (printmaking, letterpress, screen printing, printed fabrics, anything printed goes!)
YOU CAN BE FEATURED IN THE LUMBERYARD MAGAZINE October 31 2009
Win The Lumberyard Magazine Roark Prize and have your poetry featured in an entire issue of The Lumberyard Magazine. Details here."ONE FAST MOVE OR I'M GONE" - POSTER October 21 2009
This might sound complicated but we're happy to mention The Firecracker Press was picked to design and produce the tour poster for the soundtrack to the film, "One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur." The film features folks like Tom Waits, Patti Smith, and Lenny Kaye among many others and documents Jack Kerouac's time in Big Sur.
The best part, however, is that Jay Farrar (of Son Volt) and Ben Gibbard (of Death Cab for Cutie) teamed up to make a full length album for the film, and The Firecracker Press was commissioned to "do" posters for their tour. They'll be available at venues across the country, and at The Firecracker Press in good ol' St. Louis, Missouri.
The poster features a woodcut of a scene from the Big Sur coastline and measures 18" x 24". This is a limited edition (like everything we do) so get yours quick.
Don't know who any of the names mentioned above are? More info can be found HERE.
THE FIRECRACKER PRESS ON THE SMALL SCREEN October 07 2009
A few weeks ago we were contacted by the band, Finn's Motel, to let us know that a tour poster we'd made for them was going to be part of a television set this Fall. The show, called "Lie to Me," stars Tim Roth and aires Monday nights on Fox. The poster hangs in two places on the set; the wall and on the back of the door of the main character's daughter's bedroom.Thanks to Joe Thebeau, of Finn's Motel, for making this happen. Keep your ears open and hope you hear one of their singles on the show!
You can buy your own copy at our Cherokee store.
PRINT LEAGUE CALL FOR ENTRIES October 06 2009
SECOND ANNUAL CHEROKEE PRINT LEAGUE HOLIDAY SALE!
No longer taking submissions
Once again, galleries & businesses on Cherokee street are teaming up to showcase artists working with printed media for the Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale. The event will take place Saturday, December 5th from 10am-7pm. This indoor print-themed arts & craft sale will take place all along the street, with businesses hosting artists from all over the St. Louis area (as well as the greater midwest) whose work is print-related (printmaking, letterpress, screen printing, printed fabrics, anything printed goes!)
WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU PARTICIPATE!
This is organized as a sale rather than an art show, and we expect a huge turnout, so it would be a great way to make some cash before the holiday season. Last year, many hundreds of people turned up throughout the day to mosey along the historic shopping district and purchase the printed wares of local artists. Hosting businesses will be extensively advertising the event, and 100% of participation fees go toward advertising. You will be provided with a table in an indoor, heated space, and your name and location will be included on a map of the event that will be available the day of the sale.
DETAILS
Participation fee: $50 (tables can be shared, two artists for $25ea)
Students WELCOME: $35 solo or $25ea for shared table
Approximate Table Size: 3 x 5' with optional wall space (let us know if you're interested in some wall).
Advertising: Sauce Magazine/RFT, KDHX, handprinted posters by The Firecracker Press, Sleepy Kitty, and All Along Press
Afterparty: TBA (But, oh, there will be one!)
To reserve your table, register <a href="http://www.cherokeeprintleague.com">here</a> or drop of your fee (in cash!) to The Firecracker Press at 2838 Cherokee Street no later than NOVEMBER 1st.
For more info on the event, you can call:
The Firecracker Press at (314) 776-7271
or All Along Press at (314) 827-6185
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SOME of the PARTICIPATING VENUES: The Firecracker Press, Porter Teleo, Snowflake City Stock, All Along Press, Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts, Cranky Yellow, Sleepy Kitty, Stirrup Pants Chapbook!
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THE FIRECRACKER PRESS - BEST OF ST. LOUIS October 01 2009
"We're happy to have been picked for this year's Riverfront Times "Best Of" issue in the category of "Best New Local Art Trend". We're listed with several other local print studios, all using printmaking in wildly different ways. They forgot to highlight studios like Lock & Key Press, Pele Prints, Porter Toleo, and Sleepy Kitty to name a few but they're right to recognize the wave of printing that's taking St. Louis by the nards. Thank you RFT!
From the Riverfront Times - 2009 Best Ot St. Louis Issue
Best New Local Art Trend
Artist-run print shops
Cottage industry seems to be seeing a renaissance in St. Louis in the form of artist-run print shops, which are delivering fine, handmade goods out of small studios or neighborhood storefronts. Evil Prints, All Along Press, Rad Lab and the Firecracker Press are producing limited-run printed matter for an eager public, each in its own inimitable way. From Tom Huck's large-scale neo-Medieval triptychs (Evil Prints) to All Along's modus operandi of allowing members to make their own woodcuts, screen prints and letterpress pieces to the business cards, posters, calendars and other customizable fine-art ephemera offered by Rad Lab and the Firecracker Press (All Along, too), you can find more or less anything you're looking for at these singular enterprises that blend artmaking with classic entrepreneurialism. There's a lot of hope in these efforts: Despite all the ravages of the economy, a creative medium known to be difficult to practice beyond academy walls owing to its reliance on large-scale equipment is finding a sustainable home in this city. St. Louis should take pride in its love for this egalitarian medium that requires, above all, careful hard work, bootstrap ingenuity and a willingness to toil with others. See for yourself by paying 'em a visit; contact information is available via www.evilprints.com, www.allalongpress.com and www.firecrackerpress.com; Rad Lab can be reached through Amy Thompson at 206-459-1427.
THE FIRECRACKER PRESS & FINN'S MOTEL GO PRIMETIME! September 19 2009
Finn's Motel and The Firecracker Press Ready for Prime-Time TVBy Annie Zaleski in News of the RFT, StL
Wednesday, Sep. 2 2009 @ 3:42PM
Received a cool note from Joe Thebeau of Finn's Motel via Facebook a little bit ago. Seems that due to the kindness of one Heather Crist, a live show poster of FM -- printed by our very own Firecracker Press -- is part of the permanent set for the Fox series Lie to Me. Says Thebeau:
Our live show poster, created and produced by The Firecracker Press, has been added to the permanent set for Season 2. Specifically, the poster is in Dr. Cal Lightman's (Tim Roth) daughter's bedroom. Word has it that this part of the set should appear sometime around episode 3, but, we'll be watching all of Season 2 to try and catch a glimpse.
2009 BALLOON GLOW IN FOREST PARK September 17 2009
The Firecracker Press has designed and printed a beautiful poster for the 2009 Balloon Glow in Forest Park! Pick yours up at the Balloon Glow tomorrow night in Forest Park on Central Field. The event is tomorrow night 9/18/09, FREE and commences at 7pm with a spectacular fireworks show at 9pm.GET YOUR PRINT ON! September 16 2009
This weekend, The Firecracker Press will be just across the Missouri River at the Mosaics Art Festival in St. Charles! Come out and join us. We will have lots of ink and woodblocks to print your own personal poster. The event is FREE! We'll be set up Saturday, September 19th from 11am-6pm and Sunday, September 20th from 12pm-4pm. Tell your friends and family, and check out the Mosaics website for more info.
UH! DOUBLE UP. UH! UH! September 08 2009
Someone in our office decided it'd be a great idea to to make commitments for, not one, but two art fairs this weekend. The fun of organizing and setting up a tent for one event simply wasn't enough so we're dividing the team, at The Firecracker Press, and pushing posters on two fronts. Please join us for one... or both...ART OUTSIDE - at The Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood, MO
- Friday, Sept. 11 from 5-10 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept.13 from Noon-4 p.m.
Established in 2004, Schlafly's Art Outside is an alternative juried and invitational art fair dedicated to showcasing local art in an approachable venue and manner. This will be our 6th year at Art Outside and it's always a good time. Admission is free and it's a great way to buy local art.
SAINT LOUIS ART FAIR - Art Studio - in Clayton, MO
- Friday, Sept. 11 from 6:30-10pm
- Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6:30-10pm
We'll be giving press demonstrations and printing posters on the spot at the new and improved Art Studio at the Saint Louis Art Fair! Stop by the demonstration area that's tailored for adults, have some free hor d'oeuvres, enjoy the bar, and go home with a free poster that you helped print.
Located on the parking lot on N. Meramec just north of Forsyth.
3...2...1...BLAST-OFF September 03 2009
We just found out that we'll be designing and printing an 8.5" x 11" document that will be traveling into outer space. That's right! We were contacted by Washington University this week with a request to make a print containing an image of James S. McDonnell. He's the founder of McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, headquartered in St. Louis, and now known as Boeing. They just celebrated their 70th anniversary and the print we're making celebrates McDonnell's legacy. The print will be signed by astronauts, folded and stuffed into a bag, loaded onto the Shuttle, and launched at NASA HQ on September 15th.
We're printing on a 100% cotton, archival paper provided by Stephen Kinsell Fine Art Papers.
"IMPRESSED BY DESIGN: LETTERPRESS IN THE HEARTLAND" August 30 2009
Join The Firecracker Press Saturday, September 5th from 6-9pm as we kick off the Creativille 10th Anniversary with other letterpress artists Hatch Show Print, Amos Kennedy, Hammerpress, and Ken Botnick.
Creativille, Inc. will mark a decade of design by raising $10,000 for the Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC). By curating "Impressed by Design: Letterpress in the Heartland," at the EAC, Creativille plans on gallery and gift shop purchases, party admission of $10 and general donations to reach the goal.
The exhibit, "Impressed by Design: Letterpress in the Heartland" will bring 5 incredible letterpress artists together on one venue. See works by Amos Kennedy, Ken Botnick, Jim Sherraden, Eric Woods and Brady Vest. All gallery and gift shop sales will benefit the Edwardsville Arts Center.
Please join us in celebrating Creativille's Tenth Anniversary with a gift to the Edwardsville Arts Center.
ARTCRANK STL THIS SATURDAY August 27 2009
We are a few days away from ArtCrank - STL and it's shaping up to be an awesome event! 30 local artists will be exhibiting original prints on Saturday August 29th. Each poster in the show is printed in a series of 30 and for sale at $30 each. This a one night only event! Admission is FREE! Plus there will be a few unannounced surprises waiting for those who attend... The show will be held at RGG Photo Gallery located at 509 N. Garrison, St. Louis MO 63103. 314.652-9797
6PM - 12AM
Visit www.artcrankpostershow.com
FEATURED ARTISTS:
The Firecracker Press
Amy Rosen
Alex Petrowsky
Austin Meyer
Blaine Deutsch
Brian Cummings
Brian Yap
Chris Fenter
Eugene Tsimerman
Jake Houvenagle
Janis Sago
Jason Potter
Jen Frederick
John Vogl
Keith Fenter
Lauren Busiere
Matt Dale
Matt Grant
Me Against The World
Monica Heitz
Nick Crnko
Patricia Rodrigues
Pete Williams
Rebekah Wessels
Rob Brooks
Ryan Doggendorf
Shelley Meyer
Tamara Vonfoerster
Vadim Gershman
Zach Ford
BECOME OUR FAN ON FACEBOOK August 19 2009
Wanna see pics of what we're eating for lunch, check in to make sure we're conducting ourselves in a responsible manner, or maybe see a new project that just came off the press? Chances are you can do that on our website... but if you need MORE, MORE, MORE become a "Fan" on our Facebook page. We do actually post info about upcoming events and it is an easy way to get updates sent directly to your email inbox so... it's totally worth it.
CLICK THE LINK THAT SAYS "BECOME A FAN" BELOW >>>
The Firecracker Press on Facebook
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 09 INTERNS August 14 2009
We're beginning our search for Fall '09 internships. The Fall is a great time to get onboard at Firecracker. Students will learn how a modern letterpress shop works on a day to day basis, get their hands dirty with woodcuts, typesetting, and printing professional jobs. We're also participating in more art events and art fairs than ever before and students will have a chance to learn how these events are organized. We offer opportunities to create products that will be sold in our retail store and interact with the clients we're working with.The position is unpaid.
We currently have 3 positions to fill.
Internships start the first week of September and run through December.
Please contact Matty for more information.
email: matty@firecrackerpress.com
Thanks.
FIRECRACKER PRESS AUGUST EVENT July 23 2009
A MUST in AUGUST... Get up and get out to the Firecracker Press on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 to experience: THIS IS HOW MESSED UP STACKS UP! - the August REBUS Event! The Firecracker Press is a unique graphic design and letterpress print studio specializing in advertising and promotional campaigns, event posters, and limited edition products for clients large and small. Designs are transferred onto printable woodblocks that are carved by hand, ink is mixed by hand and fed, one by one, into our historic presses that are over 100 years old! The Firecracker Press is the only studio of it's kind in Missouri!
The man behind the curtain is the one and only Eric Woods: founder, owner, principal designer & printmaker of the Firecracker Press! Eric's past experience includes working in New York as a book jacket designer, as an Editorial Designer for a Missouri Newspaper, and as an Art Director for a St. Louis based advertising firm. He started The Firecracker Press with a longing to "get his hands dirty" and found the craft of letterpress printing to be a perfect marriage of art and design. His unique experiences with different aspects of the design and advertising worlds along with the perspective that comes from making what's produced at The Firecracker Press guides everything the studio creates.
Eric will speak on some "imPRESSING" subjects to start the evening that will surely get the wheels turning! After the "PRESSentation", the curtain will rise to PRINTING PRESS DEMOS! Matty Kleinberg, shop manager, will also be present demonstrating how to give the best PUNCH - stand by for a knock out! Leading to Michelle LeBeau with PR/Accounts.
Snacks and drinks will be available - roll in early and stay late for libations and vibrations! Plenty of street parking is available!
So come out and join us for what is sure to be the sizzlin' HOT and fun event! 5:30 - 9pm
CITY-WIDE OPEN STUDIOS July 20 2009
The Firecracker Press will take part in this year's City-Wide Open Studio tour. Stop by, look around the shop, and see printmaking in action.
Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
The Firecracker Press - 2838 Cherokee Street - St. Louis, MO 63118
More than 150 area artists are taking part in Open Studios. There will be more studios open on Cherokee Street than any other neighborhood so it's easy to come down and make a day of bouncing from one to the other.
Bike and bus tours are available during the weekend! Maps and further information are available at the Contemporary and online.
ST. LOUIS LETTERPRESS SOCIETY MEETING July 17 2009
The Firecracker Press invites you to the summer meeting of the St. Louis Letterpress Society. Saturday, July 18th at 4:00pm - Potluck Dinner at 6:30 - Printing press and woodcut demos, and type geekery all night long. Bring a side dish or desert. All are welcome!
Stop by to meet "Mel" - our new Chandler and Price platen press - and to see our new Paragon paper cutter.
The Firecracker Press - 2838 Cherokee St. - St. Louis, Mo 63118
FIRECRACKER AT THE WASHINGTON PRINTMAKERS GALLERY July 07 2009
The Firecracker Press has been invited to take part in "Meet Your Printmaker" at the Washington Printmakers Gallery in Washinton DC. The opening reception is June 26th and it runs through July 26th, 2009.See our work and the work of other printmaking studios from around the world here.
Read a review here.
Visit the Washington Printmakers Gallery here.
LUMBERYARD #4 MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY June 09 2009
We're celebrating the release of the fourth issue of Lumberyard Magazine with a Hollywood Western Disco party. What's Lumberyard Magazine you ask? It's only the hottest magazine for swinging poetry and totally wasted design. Wear your hat and boots or your rollerskates and check it out!DON'T MISS the KEY PARTY RAFFLE. Throw your keys in the bowl and enter the raffle to win Lumberyard stuff!
Disco Music - Poetry Experiences - French Culture
Poems by Karyna McGlynn, Jeffrey Skinner, Gabriel Fried, Matthew Dickman, Jamieson Ridenhour, Heather Jacobs, Jay Rubin and a special centerfold featuring Elizabeth Bradfield of BroadsidedPress.org.
FRIDAY, June 19th
6-10pm
At The Firecracker Press
2838 Cherokee Street
StLMO 63118
(314)776-7271
CHEROKEE STREET OPEN HOUSE - APRIL 4th March 01 2009
We are planning the first annual Cherokee Street Open House slated to kick off April 4th, 2009. The Cherokee Street Open House will be a showcase of the existing businesses that are operating up and down Cherokee Street and is an opportunity to promote retail sales, develop new business, and recruit prospective businesses to consider Cherokee Street as a location.The Firecracker Press will be creating a poster to advertise the event, designing an ad to run in Sauce Magazine, and help produce radio spots to aire on KDHX 88.1FM. We'll be coming around to ask for your support and be collecting names of businesses who might want to see their name in the advertising.
VALENTINE SALE February 01 2009
WE'RE HAVING A VALENTINE SALE - SATURDAY FEB. 7THMAKE OUT CARDS
Let your lover know you're ready to suck face with a postcard from The Firecracker Press.
Each is printed from hand-carved woodcuts and they're pinhole perforated making them "easy"... to tear and send.
* Cheap date - $15.00
ONE OF A KIND BOXES
These handmade boxes are as unique and sweet looking as your sweetheart - no two are alike.
We're making 3 sizes from sturdy paperboard and they're perfect for jewelry, candy, or skimpy undies.
* Small (3x3) - $9.00
* Medium (4x6) - $12.00
* Large (6x8) - $15.00
LET'S BE CLEAR
Don't keep your significant other guessing this year. Forget the flowers and the pillow talk and get down to it.
Or...use this card to dump that fool! It's a thin line between love and hate.
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