Highpoint Center for Printmaking welcomes print aficionados and the print-curious to join our Executive Director, Jehra Patrick, for annual excursions to some of the world’s most significant printmaking destinations. 

For our inaugural trip, we will visit New York City, a city with a rich history in printmaking and publishing studios and home to the IFPDA Print Fair, the world’s largest art fair for prints and editions. 

During our 4-day/3-night stay, we will visit the studios of luminary artists, tour print publishing studios, take a guided tour of the IFPDA Print Fair, and access private and museum collections of contemporary prints.

Print City: New York
March 27 – 30, 2025

Excursion: $3565 per person or $6935 for two in a shared king room. (Price includes all taxes and fees).
To attend, please find the ‘reserve my spot’ button below.

A full itinerary will be sent to attendees in the weeks leading up to the excursion. 

Key stops include:

• Curator-led introduction to the Print Collection at The Whitney Museum of American Art

• Studio visit with artist William Villalongo

• Tour of Powerhouse Arts and Brooklyn Print Fine Art Print Fair

• Viewing of selected works from the private collection of JoAnne Gonzalez Hickey 

• VIP reception for IFPDA (International Fine Art Dealers Association) Print Fair and guided tour

• Curator-led tour of Krishna Reddy’s Heaven in a Wildflower at The Print Center New York, followed by The Print Center New York’s VIP reception.  

Participation Includes:

• 3 nights accommodations in a King Suite at The Wallace Hotel

• 3 group dinners at notable New York City restaurants, 1 group breakfast, 1 group happy hour

• Transportation for all organized activities by private shuttle

• All visits, events, entrance fees, private openings, and collections as noted above

• Accompaniment by Highpoint’s Executive Director and Board Chair

• All taxes for goods and services

• All tips for support personnel

Not included: 

• Airfare

• Ground transportation to and from the airport and hotel

• Travel insurance. We recommend that each traveler purchase their own travel insurance policy.

 
Reserve my spot

  • No, airfare is not included and should be purchased separately. We recommend planning for your arrival before 2 pm on March 27, 2025, and your departure after 12 noon on Sunday, March 30, 2025, to fully participate in all excursion activities.

  • Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the airport. Please take a cab or rideshare to:

    The Wallace Hotel
    242 W 76th St
    New York, NY 10023

  • Yes, you may plan for additional nights in New York by contacting The Wallace Hotel at info@thewallace.com or (800) 833 9622. Any nights in addition to those noted above are at the traveler's expense.

  • Our itinerary is full with planned activities and visits. Time is available on Friday and Saturday evenings to explore the IFPDA and Brooklyn Print Fairs. Participants are highly encouraged to join all group activities but are free to make their own commitments at their own expense and via their own transportation.

  • Click the ‘Reserve my spot’ button above to email travel@highpointprintmaking.org to start the process. You will then receive a shopify invoice from Highpoint for the full amount of participation. Your spot is fully reserved once payment is complete.

  • Yes, please include your accessibility and dietary needs in our registration form and we will consider these as we plan for a trip that is inclusive of all our travelers’ accessibility and dining needs.

  • Print City: New York will be led by Highpoint’s Executive Director, Jehra Patrick. Attendees include a mix of Highpoint supporters, Board members, and arts enthusiasts.

    The full list of attendees will be announced with the itinerary and final details by email the weeks before the trip.

  • View or download Highpoint’s liability and refund policy here.

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