The IPRC’s mission has always been about access and empowering marginalized voices to publish unique print media. To fulfill our mission better, we’re introducing this residency program that is designed specifically to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists and writers to develop and create their art, and to share with the […]
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RSS feed for this sectionOpen Position: Book Design Instructor
Position Available: The IPRC is currently seeking applications for a Book Design Instructor for the Poetry & Prose tracks of the Certificate Program. Qualified applicants will have a BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent, with a strong emphasis on InDesign. Strong candidates will also have teaching experience, and a working knowledge of book design & […]
20th Anniversary Reading at City Hall on October 25th
On October 25th, the IPRC is partnering with City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly’s office to bring our 20th Anniversary Reading to Portland City Hall. The reading will feature writers Lidia Yuknavitch, Anis Mojgani, and Martha Grover, as well as ephemera from the 20 years of the IPRC. Artists Heather Lane and Erika Rier are creating original […]
2018 Statistics: All we’ve done at the IPRC!
2,000 people continue to access the IPRC space, resources, and programs each year, and in 2018, we had: Approximately 2,340 open hours in the studio, in which members worked on prints, zines, chapbooks, broadsides, flyers, buttons, websites, calendars, and ephemera. 300 students making zines in our outreach program. Our partnership with Creative Science School included […]
Open Position: Certificate Program Poetry Instructor
The IPRC is currently seeking applications for a Poetry Instructor in the Certificate Program. Qualified applicants will have experience teaching poetry creative writing workshops in an educational or community-based setting; facilitating critical dialogue around inclusion and equity in a workshop setting; and developing curriculum with a mind towards inclusivity when selecting texts and visiting writers. […]
Announcing the IPRC Spring Membership Drive
Make this the summer you learn a new skill or make a zine! In addition to the regular perks that come with being a member, the first 15 people to sign up during our Spring Membership Drive will receive a set of 6 postcards created by Carye Bye of Red Bat Press. And for the […]
IPRC Now Accepting Registrations for Summer Youth Camps
The IPRC is offering several half-day camp sessions for young artists and writers ages 7-18 this summer. For the first time, elementary-aged campers can learn the basics of printmaking (including printing on backpacks like the ones in the photo on the left). Middle schoolers will use the Martha Grover Zine Library for inspiration as they create […]
Community Survey: We want to hear from you!
The people who are a part of the Independent Publishing Resource Center community make it all that it is. From our volunteers to our members, printmakers and Certificate Program cohorts, We want your thoughts and feedback to help inform our decision-making on programming, events, and in our strategic planning for the future of the IPRC. […]
Announcing New Leadership for the IPRC
The IPRC is proud to announce the selection of new Executive Director Alison “Alley” Pezanoski-Browne. Alley brings with her a suite of leadership skills, enthusiasm, and vision. She most recently served as the grants and communications manager at Caldera, where she built strong relationships within the local and statewide arts community. Aside from budget, grant, […]
Announcing New Partnership with WeMake PDX
The Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) is thrilled to announce a new collaborative partnership with WeMake PDX, who has generously offered to sponsor the IPRC’s screen printing studio. Their gift will help support our ongoing efforts to grow into our new location, and expand and revitalize our screen printing equipment and programming. Contributions from […]
