Women’s March Poster Printing

In January of 2017, in a climate of uncertainty and fear, we had dozens of requests for workshops to make t-shirts, posters, banners and other ephemera for the Women’s March in Washington DC. In the span of one week , over 500 people come to Studio Two Three to make artwork expressing their beliefs and advocating for policies they cared about.

They went to DC wearing these shirts, and carrying posters and banners made at Studio Two Three. This underscores the power of print and the rich history of using printmaking. It is by far the the most democratic art medium with its ability to create multiples and disseminate information far and wide. Our community was making art to share ideas, express views, and advocate for social justice.

The Art of Activism is an ongoing series at Studio Two Three because our community repeatedly asks for programs to help them express their First Amendment rights through art making. We work with mothers working to end gun violence, teachers advocating for better funding for our public schools, students running for Student Council, young people working to reform the juvenile justice system.