The Graphic Arts Workshop is a cooperative of approximately 40 artists who work primarily in traditional printmaking techniques. The Workshop is a non-profit, mutual benefit corporation. The Graphic Arts Workshop was founded by faculty from the California Labor School in 1952. Their societal concerns were reflected in each artist’s style of work and in the co-operative form of the Workshop. In addition to fulfilling the mission that the GAW pursues today, members in the early years printed posters, leaflets, and pamphlets in support of peace and civil rights issues. During the Sixties, the GAW lent space for anti-Vietnam War activities.

Over the years, the GAW membership has included many distinguished artists, undertaken national and international art exchanges, and hosted traveling exhibits.

Graphic Arts Workshop
2565 3rd St. #305
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-285-5660

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