NOW ON VIEW:
Monotype Guild of New England:
40 Years of Unique Prints
Sixth National Monotype/Monoprint Juried Exhibition
May 4 – August 31, 2025
OPENING RECEPTION: SUNDAY, MAY 11 at 1-4PM ET
The Art Complex Museum
189 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1-4pm
For four decades, the Monotype Guild of New England has championed the art of the
monotype and monoprint, fostering a vibrant community of printmakers dedicated to the
expressive potential of one-of-a-kind prints. MGNE celebrates this milestone with
Monotype Guild of New England: 40 Years of Unique Prints, a national juried exhibition
showcasing the breadth and innovation of contemporary printmaking.
Internationally acclaimed printmaker Karen Kunc’s expertise and artistic vision make her uniquely qualified as juror for this exhibition. She selected the prints in the exhibition from 645 works submitted by 238 artists. “Monotypes and monoprints are remarkable forms of printmaking, allowing artists to embrace spontaneity and creativity,” said Kunc. “It’s an honor to jury this milestone exhibition and to celebrate the incredible talent and innovation of this artistic community.”
Featuring works from 73 artists across the United States, this exhibition highlights the
dynamic and ever-evolving nature of monotype—a process that embraces spontaneity,
experimentation, and individuality. Unlike traditional printmaking techniques that
produce multiples, monotypes and monoprints yield singular impressions, making each
print a distinctive exploration of form, texture, and color. This exhibition exemplifies how
traditional printmaking techniques can be reimagined in a contemporary context.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRINTS ON EXHIBIT!
UPCOMING MGNE PROGRAMMING
MAY & JUNE 2025 at the Art Complex Museum:
Meet the juror, Karen Kunc, and MGNE President, Rebecca Torres, for a tour of the exhibition. Karen will discuss her selection process for the works in the exhibition. She will also explore her own artistic practice and experience as a printmaker.
Come celebrate the opening of our milestone exhibition. Welcome remarks by juror Karen Kunc and announcement of our award winners will take place around 2:30pm.
GALLERY TALK WITH REBECCA TORRES
For 400 years, artists have periodically discovered for themselves the versatile techniques for monotypes and monoprints. From Rembrandt to Degas, Matisse to Picasso, artists have embraced this experimental medium as a means of exploring their ideas in new and innovative ways. Join MGNE President and art scholar, Rebecca Leopoldina Torres, as she discusses the history of monotypes and explores how contemporary artists in the exhibition continue to expand and transform the form and function of monotype printmaking.
The Art Complex Museum invites you for a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in their Tea Garden and Sho-fu-an. All are welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All events listed are free and open to the public. Full list of summer printmaking workshops and artist talks will be released mid-May. Please visit https://artcomplex.org/
Image: Sandra Cardillo, Synnetry in Motion 4
