- Lower East Side Printshop

Lower East Side Printshop is pleased to announce its appointment of

Marie Tennyson as the new Executive Director.

Marie brings nearly 20 years of experience to LESP, including her most recent tenure as Director of Sales at Universal Limited Art Editions. She served as the Associate Director of the LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies at Columbia University, and, with her not-for-profit leadership background, she will further advance the 54-year-old mission of the Printshop to support contemporary artists of all career and artistic backgrounds in the creation of new work.

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“The Board is overjoyed to welcome Marie to the Printshop,” said John Koegel, President.

“And we expect the print community to be overjoyed as well.”

“I’m very proud and honored to be given the opportunity to lead an organization which I have so greatly respected for so many years,” said Marie. “I am excited to further the Printshop’s legacy, with new programs and expanded collaborations with artists. As one of the last remaining non-profit workshops in Manhattan, it will be important to solidify the future of the Printshop and allow many more generations of artists access to this medium.”

In addition to educational programming, the Printshop will continue to provide 24-hour access to professional printmaking facilities for artists of all backgrounds and career stages through its membership program, studio rental, and Keyholder Residency. Under Marie’s leadership, the Printshop also will continue to be available for contract printing, exclusive workshops and demonstrations, as well as private print viewings and tours.

The Lower East Side Printshop is a printmaking workshop that promotes excellence in the art of printmaking by enabling artists to create new artwork and offering educational programs to the general public. Founded in 1968 as a community art center, the Printshop has provided thousands of artists with studio space, as well as technical and financial assistance. The Printshop enriches the field by promoting high professional standards in printmaking, artistic collaboration, innovation, and environmentally friendly practices. The Printshop is a thriving and vital organization that engages a broad community of artists, art professionals, and enthusiasts.

Lower East Side Printshop publications can be found in the permanent collections of major museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York Public Library, Rhode Island School of Design Museum, Corcoran Museum of Art, and the Walker Art Center.