Elephant Grass Printmakers Society

Our primary focus remains to provide a printmaking and letterpress studio for the community in the Annapolis Valley region.

We offer two types of Annual Memberships. Studio Membership is best suited to people who are self motivated learners, wish to work in the space for extended times and can work with miminal supervision. Associate Memberships are geared to people who want to get a feel for printmaking by participating occaisionally in events and workshops, or to work on a shorterm project in the studio. 

Each year we have improved the space, expanded our skills, and acquired betters tools.  For members only, we host an informal Print Club once a month where we meet to exchange ideas, show new work or work in progress, trouble shoot and just talk about all things printmaking related.  

EGPS is a registered not for profit supporting itself thru membership fees, fundraising and the labour of volunteers. You can travel to our studio by walking, public transit, or vehicle. Located on the 2nd floor, we are currently accessible only by going up a set of stairs.  

All Memberships are for the calendar year running from January 1 to December 31. Membership fees, in whole or part are nonrefundable.

Studio Membership dues can be prorated if a member joins after September 1st. Their membership will be prorated for September through December. In January of the following year, prorated member would pay the usual annual membership fee. This will be done one time only and only applies to Studio Membership. 

Studio Membership ($350/year) carries with it these benefits:

• The use of the printmaking facilities, presses, inks and equipment
• Code to the studio door for 24 hour access.
• A drawer in a flat file for personal storage
• A discount on workshops and paper when available
• Priority registration for workshops and Members exhibits
• Invitation to members  ONLY studio activities
• A listing on the EGPS website (under construction)
• A subscription to the newsletter
• Two guest day passes per year to bring non-members into the studio to work with them.
• The ability to vote at general meetings and the Annual General Meeting

Studio Member gives you 24 hour access, personal storage space, unlimited use of shared resources (etching press, small letterpress platen press, proofing press, book press, variety of metal type, oil and water based printing inks, some screen printing equipment and small UV lightbox, large and small rollers and misc.tools/supplies) and limited storage for personal supplies.  

Your Associate membership ($75/year) carries with it these benefits:

• Discounted daily studio rental fee at $20 per day* (arranged by emailing elephantgrassprint@gmail.com)
• A discount on workshops and paper when available
• Priority registration for workshops and Members exhibits
• Invitation to members’ only studio activities
• A listing on the EGPS website
• A subscription to the newsletter
• The ability to vote at general meetings and the Annual General Meeting

*Associate Members can rent the facilities for $20 per day up to $350 at which time their Membership would be converted to full studio membership. 

New Studio and Associate Members are required to attend an orientation before using the facilities and must demonstrate they can work safely  and respectfully independently.  Orientation fee is $20.

We also offer Visiting Artists/Printmakers Daily rate

• by application to EGPS outlining your project, dates, and skill level. It is expected that your skill level allows  you to work independently and respectfully share facilities with others.
• $35/day, maximum 14 days in a 30 day period.* If  you need more than 14 days, you convert  into a full time membership within 30 days.
• You are required to attend an orientation before using the facilities. Orientation fee is $20
• You must provide any special equipment, inks or paper you require.
• You can purchase paper from EGPS from available stock
• You will have a temporary access to the studio for 24 hours studio access
• When suitable, you are encouraged to offer a short workshop during their time for members or general public as arranged prior with BOD

Become a supporter with an annual donation with Friends of Elephant Grass Printmakers $25/Annual

• Invitation to open studio activities and special event
• Newsletter
• Thank you on our website (under construction)