Nicholas Hudak's first solo show and Contemporary Japanese Printmakers,Shinji Ando and Takahiko Hayashi

It was a very special night at New Grounds Printshop and Gallery and Matrix Fine Art. We celebrated Nicholas Hudak's first solo art show and the arrival of Shinji Ando and Takahiko Hayashi for their second and third trip to Albuquerque New Mexico.

Guests arrive to check out Nick's show.

Nick set up for a demonstration before the show.  To watch the demo click the links at the bottom of the page.

More of Nick's art was laid out for sale in the New Grounds classroom.

We also had a book signing by Ray Masman and Director Regina Held. The New Grounds Manual for Non-Toxic Etching is available for purchase!

Ando Shinji stands with his piecces on display in Matrix.

Japanese artist Takahiko Hayashi with two of his bright and colorful etchings.

Shinji San speaks with New Grounds artist Shirley Levy and a guest.

Etchings by Hayashi San.

Hayashi San with New Grounds artist Dan Noyes.

New Grounds artist and co-author of our non-toxic etching manual Ray Maseman.

Dan and Gallery Assistant Tanya Landin in Matrix.

Interns Kaitlin Reese and Michelle Sharp.

Be sure to join us for the next First Friday!!!

Photos by Jeff Simpson. Blog and video by Intern Kaitlin Reese.

Nick's demo part 1

Nick's demo part 2

Nick's demo part 3

First Show of 2013

 At New Grounds Print Shop and Gallery and Matrix Fine Art 2013 started off right with the first art show of the new year on January 4th! It was the last day of the holiday sale and all the artists' new work was on display. Not only was the event successful, but also a lot of fun!

New member to New Grounds, Wayne Chinander, stands next to his linoleum cut print entitled Maiden. Wayne has been a member since December and this is his first time showing art here at New Grounds.

Visitors explored New Grounds and Matrix checking out all the amazing art that was part of the holiday sale and new work by the artists.

Artists Phil Peterson and Katherine Noe.

A guest visits with artist Pamela Wesolek.

Myself and fellow new intern Karissa greeted people at the front as they walked in!

Artist Jeff Simpson stands in Matrix taking photos of the night's event.

Artist Dan Noyes and Artist Ray Maseman have a conversation in New Grounds.

Ray Maseman's twins Ben and Norah are both charming and very entertaining!

A guest speaks with artist Adabel Allen.

Cheers! Artist Deborah Donelson and a friend.

Fellow intern Erik was the bartender of the evening.

Artists Susan Evans and Pat Berrett

Artist Jessica Krichels and her daughter pose for a picture before leaving.

Phil Peterson hangs out in the offices as he showed me yoga poses for sleep.

Photos by Jeff Simpson and Kaitlin Reese. Be sure to join us next time!

-Kaitlin Reese, New Grounds Intern

Print Collector's Club! Join today! :)

Art You Can Afford!!!

Become a member of the New Grounds Print Collector’s Club and receive four original, limited edition prints - valued at $ 200 or more each - for only $ 400. NM sales tax and shipping, if applicable, is not included in this amount.

The first image will be published in November (and rumors have it that it is an etching by Ray Maseman). The other prints will be available in three month intervals. Each piece will be created specifically for the Print Collector’s Club.

Sign up before November 1 and join the Print Collector’s Club for only $ 380!


The tradition of the Collector’s Club
Most printshops around the world offer this kind of service which is cherished by art collectors. Part of the appeal is the surprise – the collector does not know whose work they will be receiving. They trust that the workshop will make the absolute best selections for them.


The artwork
New Grounds Gallery has an incredible talented and widely exhibited stable of artists from which to choose from. In addition, some of the published artists will be selected from New Grounds’ sister gallery, Matrix Fine Art. The selected artist will create a work of art in the same style and subject matter that we have come to expect from them. The images sizes will vary, but the minimum image size will be 12 x 9.” Some images will be printed in black and white, some in color.