California Society of Printmakers

The California Society of Printmakers, originally called the California Society of Etchers, was founded circa 1911-1914 to promote and foster the study and practice of etching, lithography, and engraving. Since 1911, the California Society of Etchers held local annual exhibitions and regular national exhibitions to promote the work of their members. In 1968, a merger of the California Society of Etchers with the Bay Printmakers Society (founded 1955) formed the California Society of Printmakers.

From the description of California Society of Printmakers records, 1925-2007. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 40478933

Organizational History

The California Society of Printmakers (CSP), originally called the California Society of Etchers (CSE), was founded circa 1911-1914 to promote and foster the study and practice of etching, lithography, and engraving. Since 1911, the California Society of Etchers held local annual exhibitions and regular national exhibitions to promote the work of their members. In 1968, a merger of the CSE with the Bay Printmakers Society (founded 1955) formed the California Society of Printmakers. The newly named and expanded organization extended its influence and, during the intervening years, continued to emphasize members' exhibitions, expanding national venues and membership, and forging international alliances with related organizations, museums, galleries, and artists.

For more information see the societies website: http://www.caprintmakers.org/

From the guide to the California Society of Printmakers records, 1925-2007, (The Bancroft Library)