About the Printmaking Studio
Since 1976, Milestone Graphics has provided a center for artists of all levels to explore traditional print media. Located in New Haven, Milestone is the oldest professional print shop still operating in the state of Connecticut. Milestone Graphics offers artists an open atmosphere in which to develop their images through print. We specialize in a personalized collaborative printmaking experience & the production of limited, high quality editions through traditional print methods including lithography, intaglio and relief.
Collaborative Printer & Owner
Irene Michnicki
Milestone Graphics was originally established in 1976 in San Francisco, California by Master Printer and original founder James Reed with the intention of providing national and regional artists of all rank and experience access to the expertise of professional printers. In 1980, the Milestone moved cross-country to Connecticut, settling in Bridgeport and then calling New Haven home in 2021. Throughout all the changes, the philosophy of the shop has stayed the same.
Since 2020, the shop has been owned and operated by Irene Michnicki, who began working at Milestone in 2015. She is a Tamarind trained collaborative printer and teaches printmaking and fine art at Yale University and CT State Housatonic. As a practicing printmaker, artist and educator, it is Michnicki's goal to continue the legacy of the shop and keep the unique practice of collaborative printmaking alive.
Master Printer & Founder
James Reed
Our Philosophy &
Process
As an artist working with Milestone Graphics, you can expect a highly personalized experience.
Collaboration is our focus.
Milestone’s philosophy is based on the traditional model of the atelier with a master printer working closely alongside the artist to achieve all desired aesthetic goals through fine print techniques.
The collaborative printmaking process allows the artist and the printer to work in tandem to produce original limited editions. In this way of working, it's important for both individuals to draw upon the unique skills and technical knowledge they have mastered. While the artist has a vision for the final print inspired by their own practice, the printer has the equipment and the problem solving toolkit to carry the process through to making the final print a reality.
Explore Our Artists & Projects
Since 1976, artists have worked on countless prints and projects at Milestone Graphics, each collaborative effort being unique in its scope and experience. Here is a small sampling of fine art prints produced at the studio and artists we have had the honor to work with throughout the years.
