BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Now is the perfect time to support printmaking and community art!
By becoming a Red Bird Press member, you help keep our presses rolling and our doors open to artists, students, and creatives of all levels. Your support directly fuels hands-on education, public programs, and access to traditional printmaking tools.

Red Bird Press offers memberships to artists who are interested in using our equipment to work independently to produce their own prints.

Applicants must be able to show proficiency in at least one print process through the application.

While extensive expertise is not required, members must demonstrate the ability to safely and competently use the studio equipment without assistance and be respectful of shared spaces.

  • Presses:

    • Vandercook No. 4 Press

    • Vandercook Universal 1

    • Showcard Press Line O’Scribe

    • C&P Chandler and Price 8x12 Treadle Letterpress

    • Mercury Model X Excelsior 6x10

    • Whelan Xpress Etching Press (bed: 30in x 60in)

    • Dickerson Combination/Litho Press (bed: 27in x 55in)

    Printmaking:

    • 25 lithography stones ranging in size: 10in x 10in up to 24in x 36in.

    • Wood and Metal Type

    • Letterpress equipment

    • Intaglio equipment

    • Relief equipment

    Other:

    • Book Arts equipment

    • Paper making equipment

  • Members receive studio access Tuesday - Sunday 7am - 10pm.

    The studio will limit access for contract printing, classes, and events.

    Members will be notified of upcoming access restrictions via a shared calendar.

    Letterpress equipment may be reserved in advance by any studio member.

    • 15% off workshops and store items

    • One flat file and one storage space

    • Use of presses, press blankets, drying racks, rollers, solvents, and other basic studio supplies

    • Exhibition opportunities and open proposals for exhibits

    Members must provide their own consumables, i.e. project supplies, such as inks, paper, litho crayons or drawing supplies, etc.

    Red Bird Press will provide printing equipment and presses, solvents, etches, etc.

Month-to-Month

Artist Membership

Ideal for hobbyists and beginners, the Month-to-Month Membership provides studio access on a monthly basis with no long-term commitment.  

  • $200 per month, paid monthly

    No long term commitment

12 Month

Artist Membership

Ideal for artists committed to long-term projects, the 12-Month Membership offers stability and studio access for a year at a discounted rate.  

  • $150/month - Paid annually

    Save 25%

6 Month

Artist Membership

Ideal for artists seeking a mid-term commitment, the 6 Month Membership offers the flexibility to reassess every six months at a discounted rate.  

  • $180/month - Paid bi-annually

    Save 10%

HOW TO APPLY

This guide provides a step-by-step overview of the application process. Begin by reviewing the membership guidelines to make sure you meet the qualifications for membership and the studio equipment list to make sure you can accomplish your project at Red Bird Press.

Upon acceptance the studio manager will schedule a studio and safety orientation.

For questions, contact chirp@redbirdpresshtx.com.

  • A complete application will include:

    1. Contact Information

    2. Short narrative of printmaking experience and technical abilities.

    3. Artist Portfolio containing 8-10 images of work showing proficiency in at least one printmaking medium. Include an image list with title, print medium, size, and date. Portfolio must be a single PDF document.

  • Artist membership applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

ARTIST MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Please review the Membership Agreement before filling out application.