s3e112 the business and heart of Lower East Side Printshop with Executive Director Marie Tennyson

In this episode of Platemark, host Ann Shafer sits down with Marie Tennyson, Executive Director of the Lower East Side Printshop. Marie shares her inspiring journey from starting at Universal Limited Art Editions at age 22 to championing one of New York City’s most vital artistic hubs. Discover the rich history of the Lower East Side Printshop—born during a 1968 teachers' strike—and learn how it continues to provide affordable studio space, foster emerging talent, and invite artists of all backgrounds to experience the collaborative magic of printmaking. Tune in for an engaging conversation about community, artistic innovation, and keeping the printmaking tradition alive and accessible.