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What is PrintWorks:Making Music?

PrintWorks is a multi-century, multi-sensory, interactive art and music event featuring an art installation, printmaking workshop and musical performance. The event features 17th century music, instruments and printing processes, and a specially commissioned electroacoustic work. PrintWorks is presented by The Halfmoon.

PrintWorks is for people who…

      • Are curious

      • Like learning

      • Are looking for something interesting to do together with friends or family

      • Would like to make something

      • Have little or lots of past art-making experience

      • Couldn’t care less about classical music, or love Baroque & Early Music

      • Are young professionals, old professionals, unprofessionals, age 7+

What is the art installation about?

Seoul-based visual artist and educator Alex Jaehyun Kim’s interactive installation will encourage exploration and encourage thinking about how the tools we use shape us, and the things we create.

What is the printmaking workshop like?

Explore raised- and carved-surface printing techniques (letterpress and engraving), before hearing their “results” in concert! Everyone will have the opportunity to participate in a collaborative printed creation using the same techniques and simple, common tools. The new artwork will become part of the installation as the musical program starts.

What kind of music will I hear at PrintWorks?

PrintWorks features a mix of music composed and printed in the 17th century with letterpress or engraving press, plus the live world premiere of an electroacoustic work by up-and-coming composer Audrey Wu. Listen for both period instruments and the sounds of historically-appropriate printing presses in action!

How long is PrintWorks? Is it a drop-in event?

PrintWorks lasts for 180 minutes. You’ll be moving around, sitting, standing, exploring, creating and listening.

Can I drop-off my kids, or just watch while they participate?

This is an “all-together” event — please join in! Accompanying adults should be on hand to explore, create and listen with attending children.