Moderator: Stacy Vikory-Thomas, Dean of Academic Affairs, Montserrat College of Art
Panelists: Lisa Barthelson, Leslie Eliet, Barbara Grad, David Curcio, and David Covert

Join Rocky Neck Art Colony for a lively conversation with five artists featured in Making an Impression: Traditional Techniques, Contemporary Vision, moderated by Stacy Vikory-Thomas, Dean of Academic Affairs at Montserrat College of Art whose participating artist in RNAC’s exhibition We Hold These Truths...American Stories.

Bringing together artists from Cape Ann and beyond, this panel will explore the rich and varied language of printmaking—from time-honored processes and techniques to innovative contemporary approaches. The artists will share insights into their creative practices, inspirations, and the ways they use printmaking to explore ideas, experiment with materials, and create new visual possibilities.

The discussion will consider what makes printmaking such a dynamic and enduring medium, as well as how artists today are expanding its traditions and challenging expectations. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear firsthand about the ideas, processes, and experiences behind the works on view in Making an Impression.

Whether you are an artist, an admirer of printmaking, or simply curious about the creative process, this conversation offers an intimate look at the people and ideas behind the exhibition—and the vitality of printmaking today.