The Society of Northern Alberta Print-artists (SNAP) is a not-for-profit, artist-run centre, and a registered charity* incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta. *Registration No. 12293 0019 RR0001
SNAP is located on Treaty 6 Territory, a gathering place for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples since time immemorial. We respectfully honour and acknowledge the Nehiyaw, Niitsitapi, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/ Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures are a part of our community.

Vision

SNAP is a leading centre for printmaking in Canada. We expand visual culture by supporting and collaborating with artists, audiences, and communities.

Mission

SNAP provides critical space and resources for printmaking production, exhibition, and education.

Values

Artist-Centred: SNAP is run by artists, for artists. Supporting artistic excellence and experimentation is at the heart of our programs and policies.

Inclusiveness: SNAP welcomes the exploration of different printmaking practices and outcomes. We engage with diverse audiences and communities, while continuing to foster new and existing connections with artists. We recognize the colonial complexities within which we operate and work to remove barriers to access.

Educational: SNAP’s programs connect people with new ideas and approaches, for all levels and abilities, to encourage exploration and growth. Print education and advocacy benefits artists, students, patrons, collectors, and the greater arts-ecosystem

Sustainable: SNAP is committed to being here for the long run – maintaining and growing the organization in a responsible and healthy manner that continues to meet the needs of our members and partners.

Mandate

SNAP is a non-profit artist run centre dedicated to printmaking in all of its traditional and contemporary forms, carrying out the following:

 Maintains a publicly accessible printmaking studio facility to enable artists and members of the community to work in a creative environment that is safe and inclusive.

Programs a public gallery featuring print and print-related works by local, national, and international artists.

Offers a wide range of public educational programs in the processes of printmaking and related media.

Connects with the larger arts and culture community in Edmonton and beyond through a publications program.

Produces community events and outreach programming in cooperation with other organizations and partners.

We’re proud of our roots

Many hands have helped form the amazing org before you!

In 1982, a handful of artists established SNAP as an independent, cooperatively-run fine art printshop in the historic Great West Saddlery Building in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1996, SNAP opened a gallery. In 2000, the society built its own gallery, the SNAP Gallery, which exhibits print and print-related art. In that year, SNAP also added its second printshop.