Squeegeerama is an annual screen printing event organized by Wachiay Studio. Artwork from past Squeegeeramas is being presented in an installation at CVAG’s lower level Project Room Studio from August 13 to September 10, 2022.
Featured Artists — Gary Houston / David Cran / Jay Ryan / Diana Sudyka / Tuffy Tuffington / Bobby Martin / Emily Luce / Rodney Sayers / Dan Stiles
Ian Adams / Ben LaFond / Kelsey Gallo / Paul Tosh / Tara Langois / Max / Emily Theissen / Stuart Heuws / Linda Perron / Gabe Moore
Squeegeerma — Squeegeerama was conceived as an annual week-long, deep-dive adventure for screen printers to learn and play with advanced production methods using an array of equipment. It was an opportunity for a small group of attendees, the staff at Wachiay Studio, and a guest artist to demonstrate their unique process, and stretch their squeegee wings. Five days to learn from each other, experiment, and try things they normally wouldn’t at their ‘regular’ work. The local studio is a well-equipped leader in water-based production of both flat-stock and textile materials, and known worldwide for its educational programs.
Each year the guest artists, participants, and staff have produced some amazing artworks. This installation at CVAG presents a selection of the prints completed by the guest artists, as well as the attendees.
Dan Stiles was the guest artist for Squeegeerama 2022. He provided an artist talk at CVAG on July 28.
Article by Screen Printing Mag about Squeegeerama 2022
The Squeegeerama installation is located in CVAG’s lower level Project Room Studio. Visitors can access the lower level via the elevator in CVAG’s foyer, where artwork by students from NIC Fine Arts + Digital Design and NIC Early Childhood Care + Education programs can currently be seen in our Community Gallery.
Visitors are also invited to immerse themselves in the current solo exhibition presented in CVAG’s primary gallery rooms:
Marlene Creates: Works from Blast Hole Pond Road, Newfoundland 2002–2021
Œuvres réalisées au chemin Blast Hole Pond, Terre-Neuve 2002–2021
Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted.
Acknowledgements — Squeegeerama 2022 was made possible with the support of:
Andy MacDougall and squeegeeville.com
RH Solutions / Atma
Sefar USA
Creative Materials
Screen Printing Magazine
Make-It Zone
Comox Valley Art Gallery
Wachiay Studio and screentheworld.org