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Welcome to Second State Press!

We are a nonprofit community printmaking studio in Philadelphia.

About SSP

Take a class

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

Featured

Nov 9

Intro to Screen Printing

Saturday, November 9th
10:30am - 1:30pm

Nov 10

Intro to Monotype: Color and Texture

Sunday, November 10th
11am - 2pm

Nov 17

Intermediate Screen Printing

Sunday, November 17th
10:30am - 2:30pm

Nov 23

Intro to Screen Printing

Saturday, November 23rd
10:30am - 1:30pm

Dec 7

Intro to Screen Printing

Saturday, December 7th
10:30am - 1:30pm

Dec 8

Intro to Monotype: Color and Texture

Sunday, December 8th
11am - 2pm

All classes

Happening at SSP

Current exhibitions, upcoming deadlines, and more

Events + News

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Spring 2025 Fob Holder Applications Open!

Oct 21

Oct 21, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024

Spring 2025 Fob Holder Applications Open!

Oct 21, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024

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Oct 21, 2024 – Nov 15, 2024

Nov 14

Nov 14, 2024

Second Thursday Art Supply Swap!

Nov 14, 2024

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Nov 14, 2024

Dec 14

Dec 14, 2024

Annual Auction & Party!

Dec 14, 2024

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Dec 14, 2024

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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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