What is a wayzgoose?
Centuries ago, a wayzgoose was a party hosted by a master printer for their workers at summer’s end — a feast marking the shift from daylight to candlelight printing. Today, the tradition lives on as a spirited celebration of printmaking in all its forms.
The Juneau Wayzgoose is a new grassroots event that celebrates Alaska’s thriving printmaking community. all are welcome at wayzgooze, and we commit to including and representing diverse voices within and beyond our community.
Our mission is to:
Connect artists and printers through networking and collaboration.
Engage the public with hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Showcase the beauty, diversity, and craft of printmaking in Southeast Alaska.
This first year is just the beginning — join us in building a tradition together.
Image: Ancient Printing-Office engraving from The Every-Day Book by William Hone, London, 1827.
Juneau Wayzgoose is generously supported by these individuals and businesses. We encourage you to thank and support them in turn!
ak litho | amalga distillery | broken bottle prints | coppa | frost + fur | juneau arts & humanities council | jim heumann | lemon creek digital | new jerusalem workshop | Salt water press
Contact us
Want to join the party? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!