Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) takes seriously their role as a PUBLIC theatre. They produce groundbreaking and adventurous new plays with a bold aesthetic and a multiplicity of voices and perspectives. CPT is a nationally recognized home for intelligent, inventive, and socially conscious performances and life-changing education programs. Their focus is on work that is fresh, current, and original, not simply imitative of the past or caught up in mainstream values. Just as public radio and television provide an alternative to the mainstream, CPT strives to provide work outside the Cleveland theatre mainstream related to topic, theme, style, and artist identity. They perform shows that speak to issues of social justice, cultural identity, race, gender, and sexual preference.
Continue Reading…Jakprints is proud to offer a new brand that is leading by example with their dedication to eco-friendly manufacturing and devotion to humanitarian causes. Allmade practices what they preach by embodying the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra in their Tri-Blend Crewneck T-Shirt using a proprietary blend of 50% Repreve® Polyester / 25% Organic Ring-Spun Cotton / 25% TENCEL Modal.
Designing a brochure doesn’t have to be intimidating. Sure it’s a little more complicated than something like a poster, but are more pages really more problems? We’ve laid out seven quick tips to help you get started on your own custom pamphlet.
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| CMYK If your design is going to make it to paper, design in the CMYK color mode. It’ll give you more accurate colors to the final printed product over RGB Colors (for screen use). |
This week the Jakprints team is headed south in search of warmer weather and good times with our friends from Juxtapoz Magazine and Superchief Gallery.
Comic Books have been around for decades, but recent years have seen a resurgence in the art form. While Marvel is rolling out blockbusters based on beloved comic book heroes, comic book shops are popping up everywhere and collectors are rejoicing.
Cleveland is fortunate enough to have an incredibly talented comic artist drawing up a storm in our happy little city. John Greiner, more commonly known as John G., is the artist behind the Shiner Comics and the artwork for Melt Bar & Grilled, Cleveland Cinemas, Scene Magazine and much, much more. We hung out with John to find out if he prefers pizza to tacos and what goes into creating and printing an epic Comic Book adventure.
With American Apparel’s bankruptcy and Gildan’s recent purchase of the brand and assets, the future of American Apparel is not for certain. All the public really knows is that Gildan purchased the name, inventory and some equipment. Employees have been laid off, production has stopped and retail stores are closing by the end of April. This can be a cause for alarm for some brands that typically use the brand’s garments, but do not fear! We’re here to help! From American Apparel stock levels to alternative garments, we’ve got you covered.
Want to add a little sparkle or shine to your clothing line? You’ve come to the right place. We offer a variety of effect inks so you can wow people with your awesome apparel.
A lot goes into apparel printing. Picking the right garment, print locations, color separation…the list goes on and on. Choosing the right apparel ink for the job is a crucial step in making the final product look exactly how you want it to. The pros here at Jakprints are here to break down your options so your apparel can look its best.
As an artist, selling your work and getting it on someone’s wall is a huge deal. While selling original pieces is great, it’s not the only way to get your work from your studio and into the hands of someone that truly appreciates it. Art Prints are a great alternative to selling your original pieces and allowing more people to add your work to their collection.
