Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

Ann Shafer

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Booking Overview

This interview podcast focuses on fine-art prints, printmaking, art history, and the broader print ecosystem, featuring external artists, printmakers, curators, educators, scholars, and arts-organization leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch accomplished print artists, master printers, museum professionals, art historians, print publishers, gallerists, dealers, and executives of printmaking institutions; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established specialists, though generally not mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 173

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 552 subscribers

Instagram: 3.4k followers

Contact Information

annshafer@hotmail.com

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Host

Ann Shafer - Fine art prints evangelist, curator, and art historian specializing in prints and printmaking. She formerly served as a curator at the Baltimore Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art, and a...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established professional experience in printmaking or the fine-art print ecosystem, such as an accomplished artist, master engraver, curator, educator, scholar, publisher, dealer, gallerist, or arts-organization executive.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a recognized printmaking institution, Substantial professional practice as an artist or printmaker, Museum, government, or major arts-organization experience, Notable contributions to print publishing, engraving, education, or art history

Recent Guest Discussions

Marie Tennyson - The History And Mission Of The Lower East Side Printshop, Affordable Studio Access, Emerging Artists, Collaborative Printmaking, And Sustaining An Accessible Printmaking Tradition.

Jenny Schmid - Historical Influences On Contemporary Printmaking, Activism, Social Change, The Minnesota Printmaking Community, And Projects Addressing Midwifery, Witch Accusations, And Women’s Labor History.

Tom Hipschen - Hand Engraving, Currency And Stamp Design, Apprenticeship, Anti-counterfeiting Technology, And His Career Legacy.

Recent Topics

Printmaking, Print Collecting, Art History, Museums, Art Market

Episodes

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Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem
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s3e112 the business and heart of Lower East Side Printshop with Executive Director Marie Tennyson

July 28, 2026

In this episode of Platemark, host Ann Shafer sits down with Marie Tennyson, Executive Director of the Lower East Side Printshop who shares her inspiring journey from starting at Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE) at age 22 to championing one of New York City's most vital artistic hubs. Discover the rich history of the Lower East Side Printshop—born during a 1968 teachers' strike—and learn how it continues to provide affordable studio space, foster emerging talent, and invite artists of al...

s3e111 history, art, and social change with Jenny Schmid

July 14, 2026

In this episode of Platemark, we sit down with exceptional artist, printmaker, animator, and educator Jenny Schmid for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersections of history, art, and activism. We explore how historical figures like Käthe Kollwitz and José Posada influence Jenny's contemporary practice, delve into her fascinating project "Disembodied Reembodied," and celebrate the vital role of the Minnesota printmaking community in resisting oppressive systems. Jenny also shares a gl...

s3e110 engraving currency and stamps with Tom Hipschen

June 30, 2026

Ever wonder about the incredible artistry hiding in your wallet? In this episode, Ann sits down with Tom Hipschen, a former master engraver at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing who spent nearly four decades crafting the very banknotes and postage stamps we handle every day. Tom takes us behind the scenes of his extraordinary career—from his grueling decade-long apprenticeship and serving as the lead picture engraver for the $20 bill, to engraving over 130 US postage stamps. We delve into t...

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