BLOCK PARTY - THE STEAMROLLER PRINT EVENT
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Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11 AM - 5 PM
This FREE event features interactive art projects for all ages, a print market, food trucks, beer booths, live music, heavy machinery, and steamroller printing.
The Foundry’s Block Party centers on a unique and over-the-top method of printmaking, using a STEAMROLLER! Large-scale images created by regional artists are carved on large woodblocks. St. Louis print house Grafik House’s team of inkers roll ink onto these blocks, canvas is laid on top, and then the whole thing is run over with a steamroller – squishing the ink from the woodblock to the sheet. These fantastic prints will be taken into the Foundry’s Grand Hall to dry on display.
In addition to the steamroller prints, the Foundry’s Block Party features an interactive, heavy machinery and vehicle display in the Foundry’s parking lot, where families can interact with the St. Charles Public Works Department, and more. The Foundry will also host live music and food & drinks throughout the day. Visitors are invited to visit artist and sponsor booths, print demonstrations, free art activities for all ages, and of course, to view all of the prints created throughout the day.
2023 Featured Artists/Organizations
Central Print
Neeka Allsup
Cullen Curtis
JT Felix
Liz Hermanson
Alexis Kurtzman
Brian Lathan
Rachel Lebo
Nina Marlotte
Samantha Mendoza
Emmett Merrill
Emily Mohler
Mike Pennekamp
2023 Demonstrations
Central Print
Craft Alliance
Speedball w/ Mike Pennekamp
Entertainment
Buckhannon Brothers - 11AM-12:45PM (indoor stage)
Drona - 11AM-12:15PM & 12:30PM-1:45PM (outdoor stage)
Jerry Rabushka - 1-2:45PM (indoor stage)
Crim Dolla Cray - 3-4:45PM (indoor stage)
Run, Forrest, Run -2:15-3:30PM & 3:45-5PM (outdoor stage)
2023 Bonus Activities
Flash Tattoos w/ Frenchtown Tattoo Company
Axe Throwing w/ Hatchet Haus Axe Throwing St. Charles
Hula Hooping w/ Le Hoop Shop
2023 Print Fair Artists
Abby Pastorello
Bird-Mad Girl Press
Creepy Cereal
Eva Lou Illustration
Fine Line Studios - RHD
Homeward Bound Press
James Osterberg
Katie Schaefer Illustration
Kristen McMillion
Local 636
Lone Starr Studio
Missouri Witch Art
Monty Park
Ouise Prints
Pride St. Charles
Sofa Melon
Striate Prints
Vauje
Wifeissick
Foundry Woodblock Artists
A Special Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors & Partners
Speedball
THE HOME DEPOT
Fischer & Frichtel - Sponsor, Brayer Level
COZY SHOP - Sponsor, Print Runner Level
Blick Art Materials
Grafik House
Frenchtown Tattoo Company
Hatchet Haus
Black’s Carpet Discount
Zack Smithey
2 Plumbers Brewery + Arcade
St. Charles Public Works
If you are interested in Sponsoring this Awesome Event, please reach out to Foundry Director, Hilda Andres!
For more information about the Event, please email Jessica Mannisi, Director of Art & Exhibitions, at jmannisi@foundryartcentre.org