Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists

Snap is dedicated to the promotion of both traditional and experimental printmaking practices including prints artists books posters and print-based installation as well as new experimental and hybrid forms. To achieve these goals the society maintains a permanent dedicated space including a gallery and printmaking studio and provides a comprehensive range of programming including exhibitions (carfac fees are paid to exhibition artists) classes workshops lectures mentorships artists residencies and publishing. Programming for exhibitions and education is reviewed and revised periodically to keep pace with new developments in the field to better serve snaps diverse constituency which includes the many individuals and groups from all backgrounds and levels who take courses and attend exhibitions at snap practicing professional print-artists schools high-risk youth groups and more. A digital lab was developed to provide digital imaging technologies and resources to artists. L various programs and projects were held in the fiscal year such as 'digital strategy project' 'professional practice seminar series' in-community project' and so on.