Print Study Centre

Since 1996, the Print Study Centre (PSC) has been an interactive facility for teaching, research, and community outreach related to the U of A Museums' print collection.

Since the 1950s, the University of Alberta Museums Art Collection has acquired prints through both donation and purchase. Today, the collection holds a significant number of works on paper (approximately 4,000), spanning a wide variety of printmaking methods, cultural contexts and time periods. In addition to printmaking, the PSC also contains drawings, books, and photographs.

Strengths of the print collection include:

Japanese Prints: The Print Study Centre holds both a significant number of historic and contemporary print-based works. Significant artists include Kunisada II, Tetsuya Noda, Noboru Sawai, Hiroshige II, and Ryoji Ikeda . The PSC also holds a number of 19th century books from Japan.
Inuit Prints: Prints by notable artists such as Jessie Oonark, Kenojuak Ashevak, Pitseolak Ashoona, Joe Talirunli, Annie Pootoogook, Helen Kalvak, Noah William and Shuvinai Ashoona.
Canadian and Indigenous Prints: Highlights include prints by Canadian artists such as J.C. Heywood, Wally Dion, Liz Ingram, David Blackwood, Jane Ash Poitras, Carl Beam, Walter J. Philips, Robert Davidson, Jennifer Dickson, Lyndal Osborne, Katie Ohe and Takao Tanabe.
European and International Prints: Primarily composed of prints by internationally acclaimed artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt, William Kentridge, Walter Jule, Emre Sinan, Stanislaw Fijalkowski, Andy Warhol and Francisco de Goya y Lucientes.

The Print Study Centre includes biographical information on artists whose works are in the collection, as well as artist monographs and exhibition catalogues related to works of art in the Print Study Collection.

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30th Anniversary Events

Artist Talk with Professor Emeritus Walter Jule

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
FAB Theatre (2-020) & Print Study Centre (FAB 3-78)

Celebrate the Print Study Centre's 30th anniversary with an artist talk by Walter Jule, one of the artists who helped establish the Centre in 1996.

Join us for a talk by Professor Emeritus Walter Jule on the history and impact of printmaking and the Print Study Centre at the University of Alberta. This talk starts with a visit to the Print Study Centre where you can view Jule’s recent donation “Memory Box” to the U of A Museums Art Collection, his talk will then discuss this work of art and gain insights into his artistic practice.

5:30 pm to 6:15 pm - Print Study Centre visit

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Artist talk

Walter Jule is an established printmaker and Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta. Born in 1940 (Seattle, USA), Jule taught at the University of Alberta from 1971 to 2006. Active as a printmaker, designer, curator, and writer, he has shown in over 400 exhibitions in 44 countries, winning 12 national and 14 international awards. Since retiring, he has had eight career retrospective exhibitions in four countries.

In addition to serving on various print biennials, Jule has curated over 20 international exhibitions, including at the Osaka Museum of Contemporary Art, the Hara Museum (Japan), and the Liu Hai Tsu Museum (China).

His work can be found in over 70 collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (Poland), Morovska State Gallery (Slovenia), Polish National Museum (Poland), Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Art (Japan), Los Angeles County Museum of Contemporary Art (USA), and the Museum of Modern Art (USA).

Jule was awarded the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award in 2017 and was appointed Oﬃcer of the Order of Canada in 2022.

Mix & Match: Printing Collaborative Art Books

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Print Study Centre (FAB 3-78) & U of A Museums Education Room (Telus International Centre 145)

Get into the collaborative spirit of printmaking with the U of A Museums’ team! We’ll start by visiting the Print Study Centre to gather inspiration from the U of A Museums’ Art Collection and see a diverse range of printed works. Afterwards, each participant will create a matrix (the original template in printmaking) to create multiple prints, which will be shared between participants to create unique community art books.

All materials will be provided. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Hot Off the Presses: Lithography Demonstration and Print Study Centre Visit

Friday, November 20, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - demonstration, PSC drop-in to follow (until 1:30 - 2 p.m.)
Print Study Centre (FAB 3-78) & Print Studio (FAB 2-40)

Ever wondered how prints are made? Join Print Technician Marc Seigner (Art & Design) to see the lithography process unfold. Afterward, you can view examples of this process by visiting the Print Study Centre with the U of A Museums’ Art Collection team.

The lithography demonstration will take place for one hour in the Printmaking Studio, and the Print Study Centre will host a drop-in from 12:00 p.m. onward.

Print Study Centre Open House

Friday, November 27, 2026 | 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Print Study Centre (FAB 3-78)

The Print Study Centre is an interactive facility dedicated to the study and appreciation of printmaking. Join the University of Alberta Museums team as we close out our 30th anniversary celebrations at our Open House!

During the event, U of A Art Collection Curator Dr. Nadia Kurd and other U of A Museums staff will offer tours of the Print Study Centre and share featured artworks from the University Art Collection.

Please note that food and drinks are not permitted in the Print Study Centre.

Registration is not required to attend, but it will ensure you receive a reminder email before the Open House.