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Pyramid Atlantic, also known as PAAC,[1] With Pyramid moving out . . .[2] was a 501(c)(3) non-profit contemporary arts center founded in 1981 by printmaker and paper maker Helen C. Frederick.

History

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In Hyattsville

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"Pyramid Atlantic signed a 25-year lease at 4318 Gallatin St. in Hyattsville last year, putting down roots in the small city’s growing Gateway Arts District. The arts organization — which specializes in printmaking, letterpress and book arts — hopes to open in the historic Arcade building by early summer." Duo working out of PAAC in Hyattsville:[3]

In Silver Spring

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Litle Tavern[4] exhibition in Silver Spring [5] Events in Silver Spring: from a comment:"CatherineMay 19, 2010 Check out new installation outside building with Maryland Historical Figures. Go inside to check out Washington Printmakers Gallery upstairs, printmaking bookbinding papermaking studios downstairs." Pyramid Atlantic is a boon for Prince George’s County, but leaving Montgomery County wasn’t the nonprofit’s original plan. Executive Director Jose Dominguez says the relocation follows the collapse of extensive negotiations with Montgomery County that initially aimed to keep the organization in Silver Spring." from Bandwidth. The paint company Sherwin-Williams moved into the former Pyramid Atlantic building.[6]

Pyramid Atlantic is a member of Alliance of Artists Communities:[7]

Funding, discussion of mission, etc.[8] Pyramid Atlantic letterpress calendar.[9]

Exhibitions, performances, and classes

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Exhibition at the former Little Tavern. [10]


Hosts book arts fair.[11]


Pyramid Atlantic was founded in 1981 by Helen C. Frederick.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Pyramid Atlantic Art Center' 2017/18 Season". artdeadline.com. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  2. ^ Schweitzer, Ally. "With Pyramid Atlantic Moving Out, Silver Spring Loses Some Of Its Edge | Bandwidth". bandwidth.wamu.org. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Hitting the big time with ethnic gift wrap and greeting cards". Washington Post. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  4. ^ Burke, Garance; Burke, Garance (27 June 2003). "A Little Taste of History in Silver Spring". The Washington Post. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Hitting the big time with ethnic gift wrap and greeting cards". Washington Post. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Sherwin-Williams Moving Into Former Home of Pyramid Atlantic in Silver Spring". Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Pyramid Atlantic Art Center | Alliance of Artists Communities". www.artistcommunities.org. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Pyramid Atlantic Bond bill" (PDF). Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  9. ^ "Pyramid Atlantic Letterpress Calendar". pyramidletterpress.blogspot.com. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Little Tavern | Sage Dawson". sagedawson.com. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Pyramid Atlantic Art Center Finds New Home in Hyattsville - East City Art". East City Art. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  12. ^ "Pyramid Atlantic Art Center | The Beauty of Letterpress". thebeautyofletterpress.com. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
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