Extra Virgin Press

Tom Virgin, Proprietor of Extra Virgin Press has been funded by The Ellies, Miami’s visual arts awards, presented by ArtCenter/South Florida. My project will create a series of artist’s books that engage conversations on contemporary concerns in our neighborhoods. I am grateful for this opportunity to work with ArtCenter, collaborating writers, and fellow visual artists. For more information, see the following links:

https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/article220455085.html

https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/artcenter-south-florida-announces-winners-of-the-ellies-awards-2018-10852135

https://www.artforum.com/news/artcenter-south-florida-awards-nearly-500-000-to-miami-based-artists-77321

https://www.culturedmag.com/edouard-duval-carrie-receives-the-elliess-michael-richards-award/

ABOUT ARTCENTER/SOUTH FLORIDA
Established in 1984, ArtCenter/South Florida is a non-profit that advances the knowledge and practice of contemporary visual arts and culture to an audience of approximately 80,000 people per year. ArtCenter/South Florida creates opportunities for experimentation and encourages the critical exchange of ideas through residencies, exhibitions, public programs, education and outreach. The residency programs include a Studio Residency Program, a Cinematic Arts Program, an International Exchange Program, a PRINTshop Residency Program and an Art in Public Life Residency. Exhibitions and programs at ArtCenter/South Florida are made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council; the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners; the State of Florida, Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs; the Florida Arts Council; the National Endowment for the Arts; and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. For more information, visit www.artcentersf.org

Give Miami Day 2018 is almost here!

Donations will be accepted from 12 a.m. on November 15, 2017 to 12 a.m. on November 16, 2018.

Visit https://givemiamiday.org/npo/extra-virgin-press-llc
for more information.

Tom Virgin, Extra Virgin Press will be giving a talk at MBUS: Miami Beach Urban Studios on Thursday, October October 25th at 6:30 pm. More information will be available at http://carta.fiu.edu/mbus/events/public-art-talk-with-tom-virgin/

Posted April 27, 2018 on Boxcar Press by Cathy
Keeping the Printing Rhythm With Tom Virgin

From Midwest to Miami and to teaching art by-day and printing-by-night, Tom Virgin of Extra Virgin Press weaves a letterpress journey of printmaking. We caught up with Tom after hours on what makes his printing clock tick, the tales of teaching art in the high-school classroom, and the excellent food fare that is a must for a late night printing session in Miami.

Read the full article at https://www.boxcarpress.com/blog/keeping-the-printing-rhythm-with-tom-virgin/

The Art of Relief Printing
Written By Anne Tschida, Biscayne Times Arts Editor
AUGUST 2018

TOM VIRGIN WORKS IN THE DELICATE FORM OF LETTERPRES

Tom Virgin believes in the power of art and how it can help create a better, more connected community. The Miami-based high school teacher and activist is also a printmaker and artist who works in woodcuts.

In addition, he’s the founder of Extra Virgin Press in Little Haiti, which makes letterpress book arts and broadsheets.

Read the full article at

http://www.biscaynetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3031:the-art-of-relief-printing&catid=38:art-a-culture&Itemid=201

Volunteers and interns printing at the Miami Book Fair in late November 2107. This annual event brings devotees of the printed page together, not just to read… But to print as well. It is our mission to keep this tradition alive.

In January 2018, Extra Virgin Press brought its talented interns to Little Haiti Cultural Center to print with MDCPS teachers and teaching artists from PAMM. This vital neighborhood hub has workshops in silkscreen printing, a gallery, community artists, and visiting artists such as Extra Virgin Press and Thom Wheeler.

Extra Virgin Press was at Little Haiti Cultural Center in May 2018 for the Little Haiti Book Festival. Interns gave printmaking demonstrations with a table top letterpress. Two posters were created and printed on the letterpress for the Little Haiti Book Festival.

Give Miami Day 2017 is almost here! Donations will be accepted from 12 a.m. on November 16, 2017 to 12 a.m. on November 17, 2017.
Visit https://givemiamiday.org/npo/extra-virgin-press
for more information.

Helped set up a Creative Capital professional development webinar/get together for six artists. The event was sponsored by Extra Virgin Press and hosted at Emerson Dorsch Gallery.