The Open Press: Chattanooga's Print and Book Arts Co-op
A project in Chattanooga, TN by Paul Rustand and Matt Greenwell000days
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The Open Press is a community co-op, providing access to printmaking, book arts, and letterpress classes, workshops, and equipment.
Backers: 155
Average Pledge Per Backer: $105
Funded: $16,242 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 3rd -> Aug 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Paul Rustand and Matt Greenwell
Backers: 155
Average Pledge Per Backer: $105
Funded: $16,242 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 3rd -> Aug 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Paul Rustand and Matt Greenwell
$16,242
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 2 @ 21:03 -0400 GMT
108%
of goal
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Latest News
Almost There! 
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed (and contributed again!) — with less than 3 days left, we are 90% of the way to our goal! Please be sure to let your friends know about our campaign and help to push us over the hump. MORE INFO ON... (Read More)
Calling all Printmakers!
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The Open Press is preparing its printmaking presses for the Fall. Many of our supporters know this already but, in addition a range of letterpress equipment, The Open Press is home to two fully operational etching presses and a soon-to-be restored... (Read More)
Generous Donors = 65% of the way there!
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Big news everyone: we've had a couple very generous donors help us out! One has given to the Kickstarter campaign, another has given to our fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga... We are now 65% of the way to our goal! The donation... (Read More)
The Open Press Announces Wendy Halvorson as Director
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The Open Press Director Wendy Halvorson is an avid printer and an accomplished business person. After earning a bachelor's degree in Business/Economics from Wheaton College (IL), she worked in financial management, first in Chicago and then with GTE... (Read More)
The Open Press Reward Designs
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Special thanks to Bradley Dicharry for his donated designs of our 5 postcard set and poster design. They will of course be printed in the shop... We know you will like them, so go ahead and contribute to the cause! (Read More)
Almost 1/3!
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your continued support! We are very encouraged by the number of backers as well as your overall generosity. Please be on the lookout for a couple important updates coming very soon — including a look at the designs of the... (Read More)
Update after 1 week
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Almost at 20% raised 1 week into our Kickstarter campaign — please continue to spread the word to anyone who may be interested. Thanks to the 44 wonderful backers who have pledged so far! Look for updates and news on more coming soon! (Read More)
Chattanooga's Open Press Launches KickStarter Campaign
July 3rd - via: chattanoogan.com
The Open Press, Chattanooga's letterpress, printmaking, and book arts co-op, is launching a KickStarter campaign. "Thanks to a 2012 MakeWork grant and the generosity of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the Open Press established to provide access to letterpress and fine printmaking resources," said Co-Founder Matt Greenwell. "Our ultimate goal, of course, is to build a local community of designers, fine artists, and craftspeople in Chattanooga, around beautiful, unique equipment and technical expertise." (Read More)
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