Megalo: 45 Years of Print

This year Megalo Print Studio celebrates 45 years of printmaking on Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri Country/Canberra! Featuring works from the Megalo archive spanning the past 45 years, from social activism, community projects and fine-art editions, the exhibition reflects the continuing legacy of this extraordinary studio and looks towards the next chapter in our history together. Megalo Print Studio was founded in 1980 by a collective of artists and activists - including Alison Alder, Annie Kavanagh, Paul Ford, Julian Webb, and Colin Little - in a poorly ventilated tin shed in the suburb of Ainslie. Originally an initiative of Jobless Action, Megalo provided opportunities for unemployed youth, Megalo has since evolved into the largest open-access printmaking studio in Australia, supporting arts and communities for everyone and keeping the democratic spirit of printmaking alive. Come celebrate the past, present, and future of a studio that refuses to sit quietly! The exhibition will be opened by Megalo co-founder and renowned artist Alison Alder. Exhibition dates: 29 April - 7 June 2025