We will visit the special print collections of UPenn's Kislak Center. This special collection within the UPenn library holds special collections, rare books, and manuscripts. We'll be looking at some of their fine art prints from Japan and 20th century America.


Come discover treasures in Philadelphia’s special collections! You will get special behind-the-scenes tours of Philadelphia institutions, where you will see fine art prints and printed ephemera, not normally available to the public. Together we will look at prints from the past, learn how they were made, and learn how they are relevant to us today. The history of printmaking will come to life as we discover up close how artists used print processes like lithography, screen printing, and etching to make art and communicate ideas.

The Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 6th floor
3420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104


• All students registered for the Bill Brookover's Discovering Printmaking workshop will automatically be enrolled in the print tours.
• Tour does not include transportation.