Others Are
Speaking Up
"Hamilton’s actions reflect both a betrayal of trust and an abuse of power. The executive leadership must demonstrate real accountability or step aside to make room for renewed trust, inclusive leadership, and shared values."
— Board of Directors, CBAA the Association for Book Arts Education
From the group organizing the opening night Keynote Panel and book arts programming for the 2025 Wayzgoose:
”We have canceled our contributions to this year’s Wayzgoose, including keynote presentations, exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations. We cannot in good conscience lend our expertise and reputations to an institution that has demonstrated such disregard for the artists and values we champion in our educational work.”
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“The recent criticisms from the Windgate Foundation and their demands for transparency echo and support the concerns from the printmaking community.
The decisions made by the Hamilton Museum Board and reinforced by the new Executive Director place the longevity of this critical and beloved institution at risk.
… MAPC board stands in full support of the letterpress artists and Hamilton staff striving for improvement, our members expressing understandable concern, and the wider printmaking community in the pursuit of ensuring the longevity of Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum.”
— The 2024-2026 Mid America Print Council Board
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"In light of recent BIWOC residency cancellations by the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum without adequate notice or cause, SGCI acknowledges the harm done to affected letterpress and book artists.
These actions follow a pattern that has motivated many letterpress artists to call for significant changes to the Museum and its leadership.
SGCI gives our enthusiastic support to the letterpress community as they endeavor to make one of their most revered institutions better represent the values of the community."
— Southern Graphics Council International
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“I’m so sad to hear what is happening right now. To the artists have been turned away, I stand with you. I’ve read what you’ve written. I believe you and I hope our community keeps fighting for you. … I just keep asking for the Board’s response.
— Kim Miller, Tribune Showprint
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"The sadness we feel at PIP by the Hamilton Board's exclusionary behavior is nothing compared to what Black artists felt when Hamilton closed their doors on them with no explanation."
— Partners in Print
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“Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum, the way we once knew it, means the world to us. But the stories that matter most right now aren’t ours. They are the stories of people who have been systemically excluded, degraded, and bullied by the board.
We want nothing more than to return to Hamilton one day with our printer family, but before that can happen, big changes need to take place. We remain hopeful that Hamilton can one day become the kind, inclusive, and equitable space our diverse community deserves. In the meantime, we will keep showing up for the printing community however we can.”