Highpoint Center for Printmaking

Programs

1. Highpoint Editions (HPE):HPE is a professional printing studio and visiting artist program where established artists learn print techniques and publish original work through the guidance and collaboration of professional printers. Mid-career to established artists are invited to HPE to create new work and translate their ideas into print, many of them for the first time. This program elevates the artists' work and connects them with collectors, art appreciators, and museums, contributing to the public archive and larger print field. Visiting artists often engage with school groups and provide public talks. HPE has created over 800 original editions, engaging in 2-6 long-term artist collaborations annually. HP is proudly a member of the International Fine Art Print Dealers Association.

   $1,069,110 spent$1,271,068 earned by the program
   87% of program spending

2. Direct Artist Support:Support BIPOC, early and mid-career artists. They create, learn, and grow within a supportive and active print community. Jerome Early Career Printmaking Residency, McKnight Printmaking Fellowship, and Full Color Print Fellowship participants receive access to the print studio for one year, a monetary stipend, technical support, professional development and learning opportunities. McKnight and Jerome fellows have a concluding exhibition in the HP Gallery. Jerome Early Career Printmaking Residency, for early career printmakers (2 artists/year).McKnight Printmaking Fellowship, for mid-career printmakers (2 artists/year).Full Color Print Fellowship, free access to HP co-op for BIPOC artists (2 artists/year).Teaching Artist Learning Community, for early-career BIPOC artists interested in growing their teaching and studio practice in printmaking. (5-10 artists/year).

   $79,011 spent
   6% of program spending

3. Educational and Community Programs for schools, youth, teens, adults, families, and community members:We have taught over 100,000 K-12 youth in printmaking workshops and school field trips in the past 23 years. Many of our school partners are Title 1 and can apply for HP scholarships to attend workshops and receive free transportation. (2500 students/year).Highpoint's Environmental Creative Clean Water Stewardship Program engages 5th-grade Hennepin County students each year to learn about printmaking, local waterways, sustainability, rain gardens, pollinators, and more. (250 students/year).Free Ink Days are hosted on weekends throughout the year to connect youth, families, and our neighboring community through free, all-ages printmaking experiences. (500 students/500 adults/year).ACCESS/PRINT Teen Mentorship Program, invests in teen artists by providing 50 hours of workshops as the student creates a body of work for the annual student exhibition, sharing work with family and peers. (10 students/year).Adult learners engage through ongoing printmaking workshops where artists can connect with other artists and expand their skills. 20-30% of all class registration is reserved for…

   $51,121 spent$50,851 earned by the program
   4% of program spending

4. Cooperative Printshop: As the only independent, community-driven, and fully-equipped printmaking center in the region, Highpoint's co-op space is an essential resource for the artistic growth of professional and developing printmakers alike. Through the co-op, artists create work in community with one another, access professional equipment, exhibit and sell their artwork in our galleries. Our co-op has the highest membership to date, with over 80 active members working in various techniques and practices.

   $12,504 spent$87,773 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

5. Highpoint Gallery:Highpoint art galleries are ADA accessible and open to the public Monday-Saturday. Visitors can view high-quality exhibitions of local, national, and international prints. Admission is always free. HP gallery has shown works by artists from Poland, Germany, Japan, Pakistan, Australia, Taiwan, England, Northern Ireland, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Arctic Circle, Cuba, and Scotland among others.

   $11,151 spent$4,082 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $1,222,897.