Blue Press Ink supports the printers, artists, educators, organizations, and communities keeping traditional printing processes active and accessible. Here you'll find organizations and resources for letterpress, relief printing, linocut, woodcut, wood engraving, intaglio, and related printmaking processes.

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American Amateur Press Association (AAPA)

The American Amateur Press Association brings together letterpress printers, publishers, writers, and printing enthusiasts who share an interest in the craft and tradition of amateur printing. Members exchange printed work, ideas, and knowledge while helping preserve hands-on printing and publishing traditions.

Visit AAPA: amateurpress.org

Amalgamated Printers’ Association (APA)

The Amalgamated Printers’ Association is a community of letterpress printers dedicated to preserving and practicing the craft of letterpress printing. Members share printed work, techniques, ideas, and knowledge through regular exchanges and a strong tradition of hands-on printing.

Visit APA: amalgamatedprinters.com

 

Boxcar Press

Boxcar Press provides photopolymer plates, platemaking services, and letterpress supplies for printers throughout the United States. Their resources are particularly useful for printers working with photopolymer plates and modern letterpress workflows.

Visit Boxcar Press: boxcarpress.com

 

Briar Press

Briar Press is an online community and resource for letterpress printers, offering discussion forums, equipment and supply information, classifieds, and an extensive collection of historical and technical printing resources. It is a useful destination for both working printers and those learning about traditional letterpress equipment and techniques.

Visit Briar Press: briarpress.org

Conestoga Press

Conestoga Press is a resource for letterpress printers, offering equipment, parts, supplies, and practical information for maintaining and operating traditional printing presses. It is particularly useful for printers working with older presses and looking for specialized parts and pressroom equipment.

Visit Conestoga Press: conestogapress.com

 

Mid America Print Council (MAPC)

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community organization supporting printmakers, educators, students, and printmaking programs. MAPC promotes the exchange of ideas and techniques through conferences, exhibitions, publications, and other opportunities that connect the printmaking community.

Visit MAPC: midamericaprintcouncil.org

Wood Engravers’ Network (WEN)

The Wood Engravers’ Network is an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the art of wood engraving. WEN connects wood engravers through exhibitions, print exchanges, publications, workshops, and educational resources while supporting both experienced engravers and those new to the craft.

Visit WEN: woodengravers.org

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Note: Resources listed here are independently selected based on their usefulness to the printing and printmaking community. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of Blue Press Ink by the organizations or businesses listed.