What Highpoint Center for Printmaking does

Highpoint Center for Printmaking is an independent nonprofit fine art printmaking center founded in 2001 and located at 912 West Lake Street, Minneapolis. It operates as the only independent, community-driven, fully-equipped printmaking facility in the Upper Midwest, serving four primary constituencies: professional and developing printmakers (via Co-op membership with studio and equipment access), K-12 students in Minnesota (in-person classes, field trips, summer camps serving thousands annually), adult learners (workshops and private instruction), and collectors, museums, and institutions (via HP Editions-published editioned prints). Programmatic revenue is supplemented by gifts, grants, and member donations in line with its 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit status.

The core operating engine is HP Editions, a visiting-artist publishing studio that invites nationally recognized artists—Julie Mehretu, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Dyani White Hawk, Do Ho Suh, Adebunmi Gbadebo, Nicola López, among others—to create editioned prints in collaboration with Master Printer Cole Rogers and technical staff. The studio supports relief, intaglio, lithography, screen printing, and experimental mixed-media processes (e.g., cyanotype with handmade soil and indigo inks, chine collé). Adjacent programs—the Jerome Early Career Residency, McKnight Printmaking Fellowship, Full Color Printmaking Fellowship (BIPOC), and Teaching Artist Learning Community—provide stipends, studio access, and exhibition opportunities tied to artist career stage. Distribution occurs through direct gallery sales, participation in IFPDA Fine Art Print Fair, E/AB Fair, and EXPO Chicago, and institutional sales into permanent collections at Brooklyn Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Carnegie Museum of Art, Zeitz MOCAA, and others.

Print pricing ranges from approximately $425 to $5,000 per individual print, $1,100-$1,485 for sets, up to $70,000 for the complete 30-print 'Printing Black America' portfolio. Co-op membership is subscription-based (annual, pricing not publicly disclosed); education programs operate on a fee-for-service model with free programming (Open Studio, Free Ink Day) for community access. The 2025 national partnership with USF Graphicstudio, Powerhouse Arts, Island Press, Paulson Fontaine Press, and Mullowney Printing on Printing Black America extends HP's curatorial reach beyond Minneapolis while maintaining its Minneapolis-based production core. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; headcount is in the 1-10 range, consistent with a small nonprofit operating structure.

Name

Highpoint Center for Printmaking

Legal name

Highpoint Center for Printmaking

Website

https://highpointprintmaking.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Highpoint Center for Printmaking is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit fine art printmaking center that publishes editioned prints through HP Editions, runs a Co-op membership for artists, and delivers K-12 and adult education plus artist residencies in the Upper Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Art Printmaking Services

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Art, Photography & Illustrated Books Publishing (MPAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Fine art printmaking
• Artist residency programs
• Print publishing services
• Printmaking education
• Community printmaking studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Fine Art Print Sales: HP Editions sells editioned fine art prints created in collaboration with professional artists. Prints are sold directly to collectors, museums, and institutions. Price points range from approximately $425-$5,000 for individual prints, with complete portfolios reaching $70,000. Revenue is one-time per print transaction.
2. Co-op Membership: Artist Co-op membership provides access to HP's printmaking facilities, equipment, storage, and exhibition opportunities, with discounts on classes. Membership creates recurring subscription-style revenue from artists using the studio.
3. Education Programs and Workshops: HP generates revenue through adult workshops, summer camps, private instruction, and group tours. K-12 youth education programs serve thousands of students annually in Minnesota. Some programs like Open Studio are offered free of charge.
4. Gallery Exhibitions and Art Fair Participation: HP galleries feature work from co-op, classroom, Jerome Residency, McKnight Fellowship, and HP Editions programs. Bi-annual curated and juried exhibitions showcase national and international artists, driving visibility and sales through art fair participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Highpoint Center for Printmaking is a nonprofit printmaking center that provides fully-equipped studio access to artists, publishes editioned fine art prints in collaboration with professional artists (HP Editions), offers artist residencies and fellowships (Jerome, McKnight, Full Color), delivers printmaking education to K-12 students and adults, and operates gallery exhibitions and participation in art fairs.

Product overview

Highpoint Center for Printmaking is a nonprofit printmaking center offering multiple interconnected programs: Highpoint Editions publishes fine art prints through artist collaborations; the Co-op Membership provides studio access and equipment for artists; Education Programs serve K-12 youth and adults through workshops and classes; Artist Residency Programs (Jerome, McKnight, Full Color, Teaching Artist) support artists at various career stages with stipends and studio access; Galleries present exhibitions of work from all programs plus curated national/international shows. Additional offerings include Free Ink Day community events, Private Instruction, Private Events, Group Tours, and Steel-Facing Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HP Editions (Highpoint Editions) A fine art print publishing studio that collaborates with invited professional artists to create editioned prints. Supports all traditional printmaking methods including relief, intaglio, lithography, and screen printing, with emphasis on experimentation and mixed-media prints.
• Co-op Membership Artist membership program providing access to HP's printmaking facilities, equipment, storage, exhibition opportunities, and class discounts. Described as the only independent, community-driven, fully-equipped printmaking center in the Upper Midwest region.
• Adult Workshops Ongoing workshops for adults including Sampler Sessions, Weekend Workshops, and Multi-Session Workshops covering various printmaking techniques such as drypoint, screenprinting, and layered impressions.
• Jerome Early Career Residency Program Residency program for early career printmakers providing monetary stipend, co-op space access, exhibition opportunities, and technical support.
• McKnight Printmaking Fellowship Fellowship for mid-career artists providing monetary stipend, co-op space access, exhibition opportunities, and technical support.
• Full Color Print Fellowship Fellowship program for BIPOC artists providing monetary stipend, co-op space access, exhibition opportunities, and technical support.
• Teaching Artist Learning Community Professional development program for teaching artists focused on BIPOC artists.
• Summer Camps Seasonal summer camp program for youth providing hands-on printmaking instruction.
• Field Trips K-12 field trip programming that brings students to the printmaking studio for educational experiences.
• Private Instruction One-on-one personalized printmaking instruction for individuals.
• Private Events Private event hosting for groups interested in printmaking experiences.
• Steel-Facing Services Professional steel-facing services offered by Highpoint to printmakers preparing printing plates.
• Group Tours Guided facility tours of Highpoint's printmaking studios and galleries.
• Galleries and Exhibitions Annual exhibitions featuring work from co-op, classroom, Jerome Residency, McKnight Fellowship, and Highpoint Editions programs. Twice yearly curated and juried exhibitions of national and international artists.
• Editioned Print 'Periwinkle' by Adebunmi Gbadebo Editioned fine art print combining cyanotype, screenprint with handmade inks, lithograph, and collage; sold to collectors and institutions.
• Printing Black America: Portfolio Four - Ownership Editioned print portfolio published by Highpoint Editions as part of the Printing Black America project; available as a set of five prints.
• Editioned Print 'Skycatcher' by Nicola López Editioned fine art intaglio print with chine collé by Nicola López; edition of 8.
• Editioned Print 'The Beautyful Ones May Have Arrived' by Njideka Akunyili Crosby Editioned screenprint on Rives BFK paper, edition of 60; produced through a four-year collaboration with Highpoint Editions.
• Print Suite 'Keepsakes' by Delita Martin Seven editioned prints by Delita Martin using lithography with collagraph and hand stitching; edition of 20 each.
• Print Suite 'days' by Jim Hodges Editioned print suite by Jim Hodges published by Highpoint Editions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves thousands of K-12 youth annually in Minnesota
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USF Graphicstudio (Tampa, FL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Printmaking partner for the Printing Black America project, a collaborative portfolio with William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani. USF Graphicstudio printed Portfolio One: First Impressions as part of the six-portfolio, 30-print collection.
• Powerhouse Arts (Brooklyn, NY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Printmaking partner for the Printing Black America project. Contributed to the collaborative national network of printshops creating the Du Bois-inspired data portrait portfolio.
• Island Press (Washington University, St. Louis, MO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Printmaking partner for Portfolio Three: Employment in the Printing Black America project, working with Villalongo and Ramani on data visualization prints.
• Paulson Fontaine Press (Berkeley, CA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Printmaking partner for the Printing Black America collaborative project.
• Mullowney Printing Company (Portland, OR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Printmaking partner for the Printing Black America collaborative project, part of the national network of fine art printshops.
• Brooklyn Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExhibition venue for Printing Black America project, hosting the collaborative portfolio prints alongside historical Du Bois source materials.
• All My Relations Arts GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Native-focused gallery in Minneapolis for exhibition collaborations featuring HP artists in exhibitions like FORESIGHT: 20 Years of MITAKUYE OYASIN.
• IFPDA (International Fine Print Dealers Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP is an IFPDA member, participating in their Fine Art Print Fair - the largest international art fair celebrating printmaking. IFPDA membership provides vetted community status and access to collectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Harlan & Weaver: New York fine art printmaking studio specializing in intaglio and other traditional processes with established artists. Comparable publisher/printer model; already worked with HP on Jim Hodges' 'days' editioning.
• Island Press: Washington University in St. Louis fine art print publishing studio collaborating with major contemporary artists. Direct peer in academic-affiliated print publishing; explicit HP partner on Printing Black America.
• Lower East Side Printshop: NYC nonprofit printmaking studio providing workspace access, residencies, and editioning services. Comparable as a community-based printmaking center with artist residency and exhibition programs.
• Tamarind Institute: Nonprofit fine art lithography workshop affiliated with the University of New Mexico. Directly comparable as a regional fine art printmaking institute that collaborates with professional artists on editioned prints and runs artist residencies/training programs.
• Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE): Long-established Bay Area fine art print publisher known for collaborating with major artists on editioned lithographs and intaglios. Direct comparable in publishing model, artist roster caliber, and museum-collection distribution.
• Crown Point Press: San Francisco-based fine art etching and print publishing studio. Comparable as a print publisher collaborating with major contemporary artists to produce editioned intaglio and other prints sold to collectors and museums.
• Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop: New York City community printmaking workshop offering studio access, editions services, and artist residencies. Comparable as a nonprofit printmaking center supporting emerging and established artists through facilities and collaborative publishing.
• Paulson Fontaine Press: Berkeley, CA fine art print publisher working with contemporary artists on editioned prints. Comparable publisher model and artist caliber; explicit HP partner on Printing Black America.
• Anchor Graphics: Chicago-based nonprofit fine art printmaking center offering studio access, artist residencies, and collaborative publishing. Direct comparable as a community-oriented printmaking nonprofit with editioning and education programs.
• USF Graphicstudio: University of South Florida's fine art printmaking and papermaking studio. Direct peer in collaborative fine art print publishing with established artists, editioning, and residencies; also an explicit HP partner on Printing Black America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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