Featured Image: My Summer Memory by Yiqiao Wang Exploring Deaf Geographies Curated by Tabitha Jacques in collaboration with the Dyer Arts Center at Rochester Institute of Technology January 22-February 27, 2022 Opening Weekend: January 22-23 RSVP required Works by Deaf artists are featured in this exhibition exploring Deaf geographies. Deaf geographies are at once both physical and abstract spaces, ranging from Deaf community hubs such as Washington, DC,…
The Pyramid Bookmaking Associates are crucial to keeping the bindery thriving, relevant and dynamic. This Artistic associate position offers a unique opportunity to engage with Pyramid’screative community, and work alongside professionals in a sharing/collaborative environment. In exchange for 12 volunteer hours a month (10 onsite, 2 offsite), the Bookmaking associate will have 24-hour access to…
Every Wednesday, Pyramid Atlantic hosts the Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group for a classical nude figure drawing session. *9 Participant Limit, First come first seated (no RSVPs). Masks must be worn at all times. When: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Pyramid Atlantic's Helen C. Frederick Gallery (2nd Floor) What: Sharpen your drawing skills in a relaxed, informal…
For Current Members Only! Join us for an evening with full access to the type shop! Letterpress Happy Hour is the perfect way for you to practice your type-setting and printing skills. A Letterpress Associate will be on hand to answer questions and offer guidance, but not to offer instruction. Press reservations are available on…
For Current Members Only! Want an inexpensive way to practice your sheet forming skills in the studio? Want to meet other papermakers and see what they are working on? Then let’s get pulpy! Papermaking “Happy Hour” is an open studio session where pulp, moulds and deckles, and the press are prepared and waiting to be…
A 5-Day In-Studio Workshop! – Ready to take your printmaking skills to the next level? If you've taken Mixed Media Printmaking with us, or have previous monotype printing experience and want to learn new techniques or want more practice, this is your workshop!
For Current Members Only! Let's get print-happy! Need an inexpensive way to practice techniques or work on your project in the studio? Want to meet other local screenprinters and see what they are working on? Screenprint “Happy Hour” is a hands-on, open studio session providing space to work and access to supplies (including the darkroom)…
For Current Members Only! Join us for Bookmaking “Happy Hour,” an open studio session where book makers receive guidance from one of Pyramid’s Book Arts Associates on their personal bookbinding projects and have full access to the bindery equipment: paper guillotine, board shear, book presses (standing and backing), and the Kensol gold foil stamper. Each…
An In-Studio Workshop! – Learn the basics of letterpress printing with antique lead type on a Chandler & Price Pilot tabletop platen press.
A 3-Day Virtual Workshop! – Scanography or Scanner Photography, is a camera-less photography process of capturing images using a flatbed scanner.
Every Wednesday, Pyramid Atlantic hosts the Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group for a classical nude figure drawing session. *9 Participant Limit, First come first seated (no RSVPs). Masks must be worn at all times. When: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Pyramid Atlantic's Helen C. Frederick Gallery (2nd Floor) What: Sharpen your drawing skills in a relaxed, informal…
For Current Members Only! Join us for an open studio "Happy Hour!" Members will have full access to the print shop to work on projects, print, and practice honing skills. A Printmaking Associate will be on hand to answer questions, help you set the press, and offer guidance—but not to offer instruction. Happy Hour assistance…
An In-Studio Workshop! – This workshop is the perfect foundation for anyone interested in learning the basics of screenprinting.
An In-Studio Workshop! – In this introductory bookbinding class by Bel Mills, students will learn how to turn that ordinary little box into an extraordinary little blank book with a hand stitched spine.
Every Wednesday, Pyramid Atlantic hosts the Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group for a classical nude figure drawing session. *9 Participant Limit, First come first seated (no RSVPs). Masks must be worn at all times. When: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Pyramid Atlantic's Helen C. Frederick Gallery (2nd Floor) What: Sharpen your drawing skills in a relaxed, informal…
Let's Zoom+Make! – Join us for a fun evening learning Suminagashi-style paper marbling, a centuries-old process of painting on water.
Let's Make+Take! – This Make+Take challenges participants to come up with a favorite four-letter word using trays of random large wood type to create fun and funky posters.
A Virtual Workshop! – Join us for this fun evening where you'll learn how to both finesse the printing technique, and pronounce the word, Pochoir.
Let's Zoom+Make! – In this workshop, you will learn some introductory book binding skills and create your very own Buttonhole Paper Book.
Summer 2022 Denbo Fellowship Program runs for 2-4 weeks between June and August 2022 Application Deadline: February 18, 2022 Notification: March 18, 2022 The Denbo Fellowship is designed to offer artists from a range of artistic disciplines an environment conducive to individual and collaborative creative practice. It provides a unique opportunity to complete a new body…
Summer 2022 Internships Program Runs June 1–August 19, 2022 Application Deadline: February 18, 2022 Notification: March 18, 2022 Pyramid Atlantic offers studio internships for enthusiastic and serious-minded college or recently graduated art students. Our interns assist resident artists, renters, artistic staff, with printmaking, papermaking, and book arts projects, and in outreach education programs. In addition to hands-on…
Summer 2022 Vita Paper Arts Residency Program Runs May 12–August 14, 2022 Application Deadline: February 18, 2022 Notification: March 18, 2022 Created in honor of artist Gregory Vita, this artist residency offers a competitive opportunity for emerging and seasoned artists alike who hope to gain more knowledge, improve their skills, and explore new techniques in papermaking.…
An In-Studio Workshop! – Join us for a one-day, hands-on introduction to the history and basic techniques of creating marbled paper.
Join the curator and artists* for a Zoom discussion about their artistic processes in approaching their artwork and specifically regarding the pieces in the show. Exploring Deaf Geographies Curated by Tabitha Jacques in collaboration with the Dyer Arts Center at Rochester Institute of Technology Works by Deaf artists are featured in this exhibition exploring Deaf…
Every Wednesday, Pyramid Atlantic hosts the Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group for a classical nude figure drawing session. *9 Participant Limit, First come first seated (no RSVPs). Masks must be worn at all times. When: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Pyramid Atlantic's Helen C. Frederick Gallery (2nd Floor) What: Sharpen your drawing skills in a relaxed, informal…
Let's Zoom+Make! – Join us for lots of inky fun as we learn the basics of relief carving while creating tiger avatars in honor of the Year of the Tiger.
A Virtual Workshop! – Join us for a fun introduction to extracting color from natural sources found in our kitchen!
Join us for our upcoming artist reception for Exploring Deaf Geographies! The curator and several artists will be attending. SAFETY FIRST Masks are required to enter Pyramid Atlantic. Hand sanitizer is available as are our bathrooms, so keep your hands clean! If you feel sick, STAY HOME. Your time in the gallery will be limited…
An In-Studio Workshop! – This workshop is the perfect foundation for anyone interested in learning the basics of screenprinting.
An In-Studio Workshop! – 2nd class added by demand! Join us for a one-day, hands-on introduction to the history and basic techniques of creating marbled paper.
Pyramid announces an open call for proposals for exhibitions to run between July 2022 to June 2023. Deadline: March 1, 2022 Notifications: April 15, 2022 Pyramid Atlantic programs its season by direct invitation of curators and artists and from an open call. Pyramid is currently interested in proposals for exhibitions to run between July 2022 to…
Every Wednesday, Pyramid Atlantic hosts the Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group for a classical nude figure drawing session. *9 Participant Limit, First come first seated (no RSVPs). Masks must be worn…
For Current Members Only! Join us for an evening with full access to the type shop! Letterpress Happy Hour is the perfect way for you to practice your type-setting and…
For Current Members Only! Want an inexpensive way to practice your sheet forming skills in the studio? Want to meet other papermakers and see what they are working on? Then…
For Current Members Only! Let's get print-happy! Need an inexpensive way to practice techniques or work on your project in the studio? Want to meet other local screenprinters and see…
For Current Members Only! Join us for Bookmaking “Happy Hour,” an open studio session where book makers receive guidance from one of Pyramid’s Book Arts Associates on their personal bookbinding…
An In-Studio Workshop! – Learn to make trays and boxes for the fun of it!
An In-Studio Workshop! – Join us for a full day of fun learning how to both overlay and underlay leather in the creation of beautiful stitched imagery on a leather bound book.
An In-Studio Workshop! – In this fun workshop, students will explore visual language potential in fundamental shapes to create a suite of repeat patterns, while learning about types of repeats and touching on how to move from cut paper to applications.