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Zygote Press
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Zygote is an open door printmaking studio, gallery, archive, and education center that supports artists through residency programs, studio access, and artistic development in a collaborative environment open to all.
We would love to hear your thoughts on our programming & implement your suggestions into our programming for 2026. Complete by September 6th to be entered into a raffle for a $100 Zygote gift card that you can use towards workshops, open studios, membership ,or art purchases!

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August 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Final hours to snag your tickets for Zygote’s INKling of Summer fundraiser on June 20th & enjoy an unforgettable evening of creative camaraderie! Every ticket brings us closer to another amazing year of supporting Cleveland artists.
Grab your tickets before midnight: zygotepress.org/inkling-of-s...
June 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Announcing HARBINGER - the next exhibition at Zygote curated by Brian Wagner. The Opening Reception is Friday, June 6 from 5-8pm.

This exhibition was made possible by our Community Partner the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland @lgbtcleveland.

Read more here: zygotepress.org/exhibitions
May 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Announcing Zygote’s 2025 Inkling of Summer: A Solstice Fundraiser to Support Equity & Belonging in the Arts!

Worthington Yards
Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 5:30 - Sunset

For more information & to register, visit our website: zygotepress.org/inkling-of-s...

Art by @sequoiabostickart.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Dig in deep to this Zygote Print Pals Family Workshop where you and your child can learn all about the process of relief printmaking in a fun and hands on way!
Pay what you can: zygotepress.org/workshops

Recommended ages K-6
May 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Zygote is kicking off Pride Month with a poster printing day the Sunday after Cleveland Pride! Join Teaching Artist Brittany Hudak to design, typeset, & print your very own letterpress posters- Inked up with rainbow colors of your choice.

This workshop is pay what you can:
zygotepress.org/workshops
May 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Third Annual Queer Print + Zine Fair: PINK INK will be held outside Zygote on Saturday, June 28, 11-4pm!

The Call for Participation is open to local, regional, and national queer printmakers and zinesters – & this year the fair is expanding to host 50 exhibitors!
Link to apply: bit.ly/42pFfmF
May 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We will be hosting application support sessions for local artists who would like technical assistance or require use of our digital center to finalize their applications for our PROOF Fellowship Program.

Support sessions are open from 10am-2pm on April 17th and April 18th. Walk-ins are welcome!
April 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION!
The 3rd Annual Queer Print + Zine Fair: PINK INK will be held outside Zygote on Saturday, June 28, 11-4pm! This year for the first time we are thrilled to be partnering with the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland as part of Pride 2025.
Apply here: forms.gle/RCahNYV9k33q...
April 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Summer workshops are here! We are so excited to share our brand-new summer programming with you, this season we're broadening our reach, bringing more diverse programming for everyone in the Zygote community.

Link: zygotepress.org/workshops
April 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We hope you can check out the Karamu Artists Inc.: Printmaking, Race, & Community exhibit.

This exhibition co-curated by Zygote members of the Board—Britany Salsbury (CMA curator of prints and drawing) and Erin Benay (CWRU Associate Professor of Early Modern Art)—opens Sunday, March 23 at the CMA.
March 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Thanks to you, we surpassed our goal of raising $25K for our February Birthday Fundraiser! $30k will go to provide affordable access to local artists & creatives, bring free arts & culture programming to the community, & support residency & education opportunities for emerging & established artists.
March 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
New to Arts Pass? Don't miss out on the many great perks that Arts Pass has to offer year around from these awesome arts organizations around Cleveland:
Zygote Press
Morgan Paper Conservatory
Spaces Gallery
Praxis Fiber Workshop

Link here for more info: zygotepress.org/memberships
March 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We hope (you're ) ready. See you this Friday!
March 14th 5-8pm!

This group exhibition features work by the 2024 cohort of Zygote's PROOF Fellows - John Brown VI, Ryan Harris, Leila Khoury, Anastasia Malone, Thao Nguyen and RA Washington - all are showing work they completed during their residency.
March 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Did you know that Zygote Press has a
two-bedroom artist loft directly upstairs from the print
studio?

Link below to check out our list of equipment, find out
more about our self-styled residencies, & book your
stay!
zygotepress.org/selfstyled-residencies
March 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
We are proud to offer our 2nd annual PROOF Fellowship program, a Fine Art Printmaking residency for Northeast Ohio Artists from historically underrepresented communities. Link here for more info: zygotepress.org/proof-fellow...
March 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY OF OUR BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER!!!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has already made a donation! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve raised $28,288 so far! 🙏💙

Can you help us reach our $35k goal? Double your impact by midnight tonight!
donate here: tinyurl.com/4dpkvpya
February 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Save the date! The Opening Reception for (You're) Welcome the PROOF Fellows Exhibition is Friday, March 14th 5-8pm!

This group exhibition features work by the 2024 cohort of Zygote's PROOF Fellows: John Brown VI, Ryan Harris , Leila Khoury , Anastasia Malone, Thao Nguyen and R.A. Washington
February 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🚨 Exciting Update! 🚨
You helped us raise $14,118 for Zygote’s February Fundraiser! But thanks to a generous $10,000 matching gift from Barb & Abe Miller, we now have $24,118!!!

With federal funding for arts nonprofits facing uncertainty, can you help us raise $35,000 by the end of February?
February 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
join us this Saturday at the Langston Hughes Public Library from 1-3pm for tote bag and notebook printing!

Explore the powerful world of printmaking and expand their artistic skills with guidance from expert printmakers with other adults!
February 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Meet Michael, the ultimate shop and residency manager.
Read more about him on our website: zygotepress.org/ourteam
February 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6-7:30pm for a free Curator Talk! Curators Brittany M. Hudak and R.A. Washington will discuss the current exhibition d.a. levy: Subversive Printmaking in 1960s Cleveland.
February 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Celebrating Zygote's 29 years of serving Cleveland artists!

Z cake courtesy of Chandler Mack
February 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Thank you to all who already contributed to Zygote's birthday fundraiser! Because of you, we’ve raised $12,000—almost halfway to our goal of $25,000! If you haven’t made your gift yet, now is the time to stand with us. Together, we can activate the power of free expression through the arts!
February 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Want to give a gift? Making a donation to Zygote Press today supports our educational & community programming, advocacy, and exhibitions – plus our mission to provide an affordable, state-of-the-art professional workspace to artists. We all thank you!
February 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM