#wnybac

[bomberqueen17]

These types are tools, not jewels. #letterpress #wnybac

[noahfalck]

poem in response to Banner Book artwork by Matthew Nagowski - opening at Western New York Book Arts Center - September 6, 2019 

[buffaloadore]

Love visiting @wnybookartscenter! Their space is so amazing. Check them out to see all their amazing events and classes. #printing #letterpress #type #wnybac (at Western New York Book Arts Center)

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By Cache Petters-Matthews, English senior at Medaille College.

As my second day interning at WNYBAC comes to a close, I realize I made an amazing decision when I chose to apply here for an internship. I wanted to learn more about printing and the art community in Buffalo, and I am already learning so much despite it being my second Saturday here.

Both times I was able to utilize the printing press. Something I’ve only learned about in history class was before my eyes! It was amazing, and the wonder of the printing press still hasn’t left me. I made seemingly simple art crafts on the printing press: the shop bags, and notepaper with minor design. There are many fonts to use, and endless creative ways to express yourself at WNYBAC. For the shop bags, myself and another intern chose our type and created our forme, and using the printing press we imprinted on the bag. It was my first time ever using one and I fell in love.

I talk about this place always to my friends and family, and will certainly be bringing them to any events or workshops in the future. I urge you all to do the same! It’s fun and allows for amazing creativity. I’m primarily a writer, and this place has a friendly atmosphere, and allows you to surround yourself with different types of art.  I’ll continue coming here and creating new things long after my internship has completed!

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“Button, Button...Whose got the button?!” 

Did you know that WNYBAC’s volunteers make all of our awesome buttons?! AND the button maker is FREE for members to use! AND We sell the button parts here at our store!! 

[derekneuland]

Loved this art show. #annemuntges #wnybac (at Western New York Book Arts Center)

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Check this out—Mohawk Press!

If you’re interested in unique custom printing, our in-house printers at the WNY Book Arts Center excitedly take on letterpress and screenprinting jobs under the name of Mohawk Press to help fund the WNY Book Arts Center. 

Mohawk Press thoroughly enjoys new challenges especially music packaging, posters, and book covers. So if you’re looking for something truly one-of-a-kind, schedule a consultation today! Click here to download the Mohawk Press Pricing Guide. 

Mohawk Press has done work for bands such as:

Ben Folds, Bobo, Broken Social Scene, Carlene Carter, Cro-Mags, Deerhoof, Delays, Girlpope, GWAR, Ice Cube, Jack Topht, Jeremy Hoyle, Jonathan Richman, Lady Danville, Lemonheads, Mark Norris and The Backpeddlers, Mastodon, Odiorne, of Montreal, Okkervil River, Paley and Francis, Poet in Process, Rasputina, Ron Hawkins, Stars, Tegan and Sara, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The New Pornographers, The Walkmen, Timber Timbre, TOPS, Wadada Leo Smith, Wampire, Wooden Waves, Wu Tang Clan, and Xiu Xiu 

And artists such as:

Amos P. Kennedy Jr., Anne Muntges, Carl Dennis, Crispin Glover, Drive By Press, Greg Meadows, Gred Nanney, Jen Farrell, Jim Rimmer, Kevin Kegler, Michael Basinski, Nick Alley, Richard Tuttle, Steve Prochyra, and Tom Rooney

For more information and to schedule a consultation, e-mail [email protected]. Store hours are Wed-Sat 12-6 pm at 468 Washington St in Downtown Buffalo. Call us at [phone] for any further questions. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Become a Member!

Now is a great time to join our family here at WNY Book Arts Center and become a member! As a non-profit educational institution, WNYBAC is supported by our members so we can continue our growth and commitment to the book arts right here in Buffalo, NY. 

Membership benefits include:

    - 20% discount on workshops

    - 10% discount at WNYBAC Shop

    - Your work shown in our 9th Annual Members’ Exhibition, opening next year

    - WNYBAC equipment access during Open Studio

    - Annual member broadside print

    - An exclusive font, LTC Winchell, designed in 1903

    - Invitations to member only events

    - WNYBAC library access privileges

    - Free Wi-Fi Access at WNY Book Arts Center

    - Higher consignment royalty rate for items sold in out shop

    - Satisfaction in the knowledge that you have helped cultivate the books arts in Western New York 

We offer individual, family, corporate, institutional, and lifetime memberships. 

Click here to become a member!

For further questions, contact [email protected] or call us at [phone]. Store hours are Wednesday-Saturday 12-6 pm at 468 Washington St in Downtown Buffalo.