Hatch Show Print
What is Hatch Show Print?
The Hatch Show Print is the second-oldest letterpress in the United States, located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. HSP opened in 1879, primarily focusing on advertising and religious material. Preservation through Production is our motto. HSP is a non-profit and a working museum, creating timeless posters for many American pop culture icons, as well as educating the public on how the presses work. While we have two main clients, the Ryman and DPAC in North Carolina, we print for stars and businesses across the country and the world.
What does the Education
team at HSP do?
As part of the Education Sector at HSP, I give hourly tours of our space. During this experience, I teach, explaining the process the printer designers use. Our 146-year history covers downtown Nashville, the WSM, Grand Ole Opry, Ryman, and, of course, the business ventures of Hatch Show Print. I help guests print an annual custom tour poster using a 1930s Vandercook letterpress. I conclude by showing guests the shop layout, as well as the role of each designer.
The Hatch Show Print is the second-oldest letterpress in the United States, located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. HSP opened in 1879, primarily focusing on advertising and religious material. Preservation through Production is our motto. HSP is a non-profit and a working museum, creating timeless posters for many American pop culture icons, as well as educating the public on how the presses work. While we have two main clients, the Ryman and DPAC in North Carolina, we print for stars and businesses across the country and the world.
What does the Education
team at HSP do?
As part of the Education Sector at HSP, I give hourly tours of our space. During this experience, I teach, explaining the process the printer designers use. Our 146-year history covers downtown Nashville, the WSM, Grand Ole Opry, Ryman, and, of course, the business ventures of Hatch Show Print. I help guests print an annual custom tour poster using a 1930s Vandercook letterpress. I conclude by showing guests the shop layout, as well as the role of each designer.
I
assist with monthly block parties, which is a hands-on experience teaching
guests how to create their own custom poster using a selection of our
hand-carved images.
I help create poster designs for the education outreach. Programs include Tennessee Craft Fair, Ryman Community Day, Nashville Pride, ACM Awards, various Cheekwood events, etc.
I am eternally grateful to contribute to such an important part of both art and American history.
I help create poster designs for the education outreach. Programs include Tennessee Craft Fair, Ryman Community Day, Nashville Pride, ACM Awards, various Cheekwood events, etc.
I am eternally grateful to contribute to such an important part of both art and American history.
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