Welcome to Second State Press!

We are a nonprofit community printmaking studio in Philadelphia.

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Learn to print with us! Whether you’re brand new to printmaking, coming back to the craft after many years, or a seasoned printer wanting to learn a new technique, we have something for you.

Upcoming classes

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Letterpress 1: The Basics of Printing
Apr 27
Letterpress 1: The Basics of Printing

Saturday April 27th 11am-4pm

Printmaking & Resistance: Communicating through Linoleum Block Carving
Apr 28
Printmaking & Resistance: Communicating through Linoleum Block Carving

Sunday, April 28th

Letterpress 1: The Basics of Printing
May 5
Letterpress 1: The Basics of Printing

Sunday May 5th 11am-4pm

Intro to Screen Printing
May 11
Intro to Screen Printing

Saturday May 11th 10:30am-1:30pm

Happening at SSP

Current exhibitions, upcoming deadlines, and more

Events + News

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Upcoming Screen Printing Classes!
Feb 13
Upcoming Screen Printing Classes!

Register now for Intro to Screen Printing or Intermediate Screen Printing

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2024 Cindi Royce Ettinger Fellowship
Mar 19
2024 Cindi Royce Ettinger Fellowship

Applications Now Open!

Call for Teaching Artists
Apr 10
Call for Teaching Artists

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Live Wire: SSP Coordinators Exhibtion
Apr 11
Live Wire: SSP Coordinators Exhibtion

This exhibition highlights the exploratory, playful and diverse nature of the work and spirit that each of Second State Press's coordinators bring to their individual artistic practices. Live Wire celebrates open wounds, artistic practice as arcing electricity: searching and moving across multiple disciplines and materials, seeking ideas for the "perfect thing"; finding this moment's perfection.

What we do

  • Classes & Workshops

    Learn a new skill, sharpen old skills, and flex your creativity!

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  • Studio membership

    Become a member to use our facilities and gain studio access.

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  • Artist opportunities

    Unique and competitive career building opportunities for artists

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