Past Perfect
Past Perfect is a limited edition print fundraiser for the Riverside Arts Center (RAC). Curated by Paul D’Amato. In 2022, RAC launched our first on-line limited edition print fundraiser entitled “The Shape of Things to Come”. It was so successful we decided to follow it up this fall - in honor of our 30th anniversary - with this portfolio entitled “Past Perfect, 30th Anniversary Portfolio”.
We invited 12 artists who have been an essential part of our exhibition programming at RAC to share an artwork for this unique 20-edition print portfolio of 20 inkjet prints.
The images are printed on 11” x 17” Canson Arches 310 gsm paper and are signed, titled, and numbered by the artists. These prints will be available online for two weeks to raise funds to support programming at RAC, the epicenter for contemporary art in the western suburbs of Chicago.
The production of these prints was made possible by the generous support of Document, Chicago's preeminent digital print facility, and by I.T. Supplies who donated the amazing paper on which they are printed.
First editions available
Portfolios include all 12 prints signed & numbered
single prints
Single prints, 11” x 17” numbered 6-20 are available. Each print is signed and editioned by the artist.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a limited edition print?
It is a print made by mechanical means such as etching or lithograph — and now inkjet prints — that is guaranteed to have been reproduced a limited number of times. In this case, only 20 prints have been made. They are signed and numbered by the artist from #1 to #20. And that's it — when they are gone, there are no more.
How does this fundraiser support programming at RAC?
The Riverside Arts Center (RAC) is a nonprofit arts organization providing services to the public and artists. We are a regional anchor for creative practice and learning. Home to galleries, artist studios, and a school that showcases the art of our time, RAC serves as a hub for artistic exploration and community engagement centered in downtown Riverside.
We offer creative opportunities that contribute to the health and well-being of our community and stimulate ideas and conversation around the arts. Our programs are funded partly by appeals like this one that invites people to support exhibitions, events, classes, artist studios, administration, and so on. 100% of the sale of these prints will support us as we continue serving the community through the arts.
How will I receive the prints, and will they be framed?
The prints will be shipped by USPS, typically within 5 to 7 days after purchase, and will not be framed. Framing is always a personal choice and, as such, is up to the buyer. Prints can also be picked up directly from the RAC when it is open. Visit our website for the address and hours. www.riversideartscenter.com
RAC's MISSION:
The Riverside Arts Center strives to be the epicenter for contemporary art in the near-west suburbs of Chicago. Through exhibitions, education, artist studios, and public events, the RAC is an advocate for the vital role the arts play in nurturing community and amplifying diverse experiences, ideas, and backgrounds.
SPONSORS
THANK YOU to our project sponsors! Document and IT Supplies
