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Major Printmaking

I value experimental methods of image making and the influential history of printmaking on our modern world.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Print has been a way to document, communicate, and share information throughout history. It can be your platform for creative expression or cultural change. Use printmaking to find your voice as an artist and leave your mark.

Why Printmaking at CIA?

We Want Everything

This exhibition transformed Reinberger Gallery into an active maker space. It showed the history of print and its connections to political activism, posters, radical music and book publishing design and allowed viewers to engage in the making process. It was organized in collaboration with artist, designer and archivist Josh MacPhee.

Student Experience

The printmaking department is one of the best spots to be at in the building. The studio and the medium is such a hub for folks to chat, mingle and problem solve together. My experiences there helped me figure out some crucial points in my thesis, ideas that I will be carrying on throughout my practice going forward

— Layla Harris ’24

I appreciate the faculty always being there for students. As a printmaker, it's nice to see other majors join a class and bring their perspective. I love the support given by the teachers to help your complete goals.

— Theadis Reagins ’26

The community in the department is incredibly welcoming. I love the collaboration aspects of the classes and how every time I walk into the studio, there are multiple opportunities to learn something new in a fun and creative environment.

— Natalie Russell ’25

Layla Harris ’24 is volunteering as the Artist in Residence for CIA’s printmaking department for 2024-25.

Nicole Carroll ’23 is a Production Assistant at Arborwear, using various print processes on customer products.

Clotilde Jiménez ’13 designed the artistic posters for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. He is a celebrated international artist based in Mexico City.

Alex Anthes ’11 is the Education Manager at the Erie Art Museum. They develop and implement educational initiatives that connect visitors with a diverse array of artists.

Meet Faculty

Maggie Denk-Leigh

Associate Professor + Division Chair

Maggie Denk-Leigh is an Associate Professor and the Printmaking Department Chair at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Beginning at CIA in 1999 in the Printmaking program, she teaches courses in…

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Zoe Brester-Pennings

Visiting Assistant Professor

Zoe Brester-Pennings is an interdisciplinary artist and educator currently living and working in Ohio. Her work ranges from print, sculpture, and video art, exploring concepts of beauty, femininity, and humor.…

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Stevie Tanner

Studio Manager + Adjunct Faculty

Stevie Lee Tanner was born in Oberlin, Ohio. She received her BFA in both Painting & Drawing and Printmaking from The University of Akron and received her MFA in Printmaking…

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Rebekah A. Wilhelm

Adjunct Faculty

Rebekah Wilhelm is a professional installation artist and printmaker. Her work is conceptually based and is mostly produced through installation and print. She has shown her work in multiple group…

Major Printmaking

MAKE AN IMPACT

Why Printmaking at CIA?

We Want Everything

Student Experience

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Maggie Denk-Leigh

Zoe Brester-Pennings

Stevie Tanner

Rebekah A. Wilhelm

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