The Print Center in Philadelphia is presenting 'America Today: Voices in Contemporary Print,' an exhibition on view through July 25 that showcases printmaking as a medium for political and social commentary. Featuring over 35 artists, the show draws works from six community-focused print workshops across the United States, including Brandywine Workshop and Archives, Self Help Graphics & Art, and the Women's Studio Workshop. The exhibition coincides with the nation's 250th anniversary and addresses themes such as civil rights, social justice, systemic violence, and cultural heritage.
The exhibition matters because it highlights the enduring role of printmaking as an accessible, democratic art form that amplifies marginalized voices and fosters civic engagement. By centering works from workshops that prioritize community building and artist advocacy, the show underscores how print studios function as vital cultural hubs. Supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, the exhibition also demonstrates institutional commitment to socially engaged art during a politically turbulent period.