Mancos Common Press

05/31/2026

Our new summer camps are in the news!

This summer, the Mancos Common Press is offering five weeklong youth summer camps for children and teens. The camps will run consecutively from June through most of July. The camps will be held at the...

05/18/2026

Had a wonderful Solar Plate Etching class with the incomparable printmaker Maureen May from Durango! Solar plate etching is such a versatile and non-toxic way to etch plates for intaglio printmaking. We learned so many ways to use this plate developed years ago by Dan Welden. 😎☀️

05/13/2026

We are very excited to announce our 2026 Artist-in-Residence, Javier Flores!

Javier is an artist and educator whose work explores themes of culture, ecology, masculinity, politics, temporality, and loss through the language of printmaking and image-making. Drawing from a rich visual lexicon, his work often incorporates animals as narrative tools that help communicate layered stories and ideas. His thoughtful approach to materials, composition, and process makes him a wonderful fit for the Mancos Common Press community.

We are looking forward to welcoming Javier to Mancos in July and can’t wait to see the work he creates during his residency. Stay tuned for future artist opportunities to engage with his work while he is here at the Press.

To learn more about Javier and his work visit: lenguajevulgar.com

05/12/2026

JUNE CAMPS CLOSING SOON!

Mancos Common Press summer camps offer a dynamic series of hands-on printmaking experiences designed to spark creativity and curiosity in young artists.

Each week explores a unique theme—from creating prints with textures found in the landscapes of Mancos, to experimenting with monoprinting, gel printing, and collagraphs, to capturing the spirit of the Wild West through nature-based processes like cyanotypes. Older campers can dive deeper into specialized techniques such as screen printing, etching, and block printing using accessible materials like erasers.

Guided by experienced instructors, participants will design and produce their own original works while building artistic skills, confidence, and a connection to place. These small-group camps provide a rare opportunity in Southwest Colorado for youth to explore both traditional and contemporary printmaking in an inspiring, community-centered environment.

Scholarships available in 25%, 50% and full! For more information, and to register, visit: mancoscommonpress.org/community-classes

05/09/2026

DON'T MISS OUT on this rare class with Durango artist, Maureen May!

May 16 & 17: Solar Plate Etching with visiting artist Maureen May. Learn the basics of Solarplate Etching, a safer and less time consuming alternative to traditional etching methods.

No experience necessary!

Classes also available:
June 6: Social Justice Posters with resident artist Clint Grounds. Make your voice heard at the Mancos Common Press. Join our Social Justice Poster Making Workshop to amplify your message through the art of screen printing.

June 13: Monotype: Creative Inspiration & Exploration with visiting artist Randall LaGro. Discover your unique visual vocabulary in this one-day workshop focused on the fluid and spontaneous world of monotype printmaking. The emphasis of this workshop is placed on playful experimentation in a relaxed, stimulating environment.

Full and partial scholarships are available for all classes. Please apply before registering.

For more information, and to register, visit:
mancoscommonpress.org/community-classes.

05/05/2026

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05/04/2026

🎺AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE!

Social Justice Posters with resident artist Clint Grounds. Make your voice heard at the Mancos Common Press. Join our Social Justice Poster Making Workshop to amplify your message through the art of screen printing.

Saturday, June 6
9 am – 4 pm (with a break for lunch)
Mancos Common Press, 143 Grand Ave
$125 - scholarships available!

Learn the basics of screen printing while creating powerful, shareable work that speaks to the issues you care about.

This class is ideal for artists, designers, and activists interested in combining creative expression with meaningful messages, while gaining practical experience with screen printing techniques.

For more information and to register, visit: mancoscommonpress.org/community-classes.

05/01/2026

As part of heritage Days, we will be at the Montezuma Heritage museum today from 3-4 giving a printing demonstration. Come check it out!

04/28/2026

Don't miss Taos artist Randall LaGro's "Arc of Time" opening reception this Friday, May 1, 4 -7 pm., Sundog Gallery in Mancos.

Randall will also be holding a not-to-miss monotype workshop on June 13.

Discover your unique visual vocabulary in this one-day workshop focused on the fluid and spontaneous world of monotype printmaking. Through demonstrations and hands-on experimentation, participants will develop an individual aesthetic voice while exploring the foundational aspects of composition, shapes, texture, and color.

For more information, and to register, visit mancoscommonpress.org/community-classes (link in bio)

Check out the Journal's article on Randall's "Arc of Time" show: https://www.the-journal.com/articles/taos-artist-to-debut-dreamlike-paintings-monotypes-at-sundog-gallery/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shareArticleButton&utm_campaign=shareArticleButton