Yes, you read that right — WhitPrint is merging with Maude Kerns Art Center! We’ll be partnering with the Art Center during 2024 to create a smooth transition and complete the acquisition at the end of the year.
Acquisition Announcement
From the Maude Kerns Art Center’s February 2024 Newsletter:
Maude Kerns Art Center and Whiteaker Printmakers (WhitPrint) are excited to announce the Art Center’s upcoming acquisition of the nonprofit printmaking studio. The organizations will be partnering to ensure a smooth transition of studio management and operations to the Art Center’s Education Program.
Whiteaker Printmakers is a member-supported community printmaking studio in the historic Cox Cannery in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood. Started in 2015 by Heather and Paul Halpern, WhitPrint has become one of the leading printmaking collectives in Oregon and the region. It offers local artists access to studio space and equipment, opportunities in education and exhibitions, and participation in events such as the Emerald Print Exchange and Big Ink. “Maude Kerns Art Center is exactly the kind of organization we'd hoped would step up to assure WhitPrint's continuity,” says Heather. “We are thrilled to be allied with them.”
“It is an incredible opportunity for the Art Center,” says the Art Center’s Executive Director Michael Fisher. He adds, “We are so honored and thrilled to continue and expand on the amazing work and legacy Whiteaker Printmakers has created.” Founded in 1950, The Maude Kerns Art Center is a nonprofit community center dedicated to the visual arts. Its mission is to promote and advocate for the creation and appreciation of the visual arts by offering a wide variety of education and exhibition programs for all ages, studio space for artists, and support for community artists.
In 2024, WhitPrint will continue to run the studio space and programs, working with the Art Center to train and familiarize staff with the facility and operations in order to “pass the baton” at the start of 2025.
Job Opening
Our partnership begins with the search for a Printmaking Studio Coordinator. This is a part-time position, working onsite at WhitPrint and reporting to the Maude Kerns Art Center’s Director of Arts Education. Interested? If so, send a cover letter along with your resume and three professional references to staff@mkartcenter.org. This opening is now filled.