BRATTLEBORO — Mitchell-Giddings Fine Arts, 183 Main St., presents Voices, a selection of Zea Mays printmakers. The exhibit will feature selected works by Judith Bowerman, Lyell Castonguay, Liz Chalfin, Sarah Creighton, Anita Hunt, Lynn Peterfreund, Erika Radich, and Joyce Silverstone.
The artists employ various printmaking techniques, including monotype, collagraph, drypoint, etching, and woodcut.
The exhibition opens Thursday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m., with an Artist Reception on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. An Artist Talk will take place Saturday, Aug. 25, at 5 p.m.
Zea Mays, more commonly referred to as maize or corn, has the ability to extract toxins from the soil. Zea Mays Printmaking, located in Florence, Mass., is a professional studio, gallery, research center, and educational facility dedicated to safe and sustainable printmaking practices.
The center stands as an international leader in the research and application of environmentally sustainable printmaking, according to a news release. The facility houses 6,000 square feet of printmaking studios, and offers workshops, residencies, internships, artist mentorships, and contract printing services to an international community of artists.