Support Open Letter Collective: Help Us Keep Print Alive!
At Open Letter Collective, we believe in the power of print. In a world dominated by digital media, we provide a space where individuals and organizations can engage in the time-honored traditions of printmaking, book arts, and independent publishing.
Your support will help us:
- Outfit the studio with essential presses and tools
- Offer more workshops and open studio hours
- Expand our community events and custom printing services
Every contribution—big or small—brings us closer to opening our doors and making print media accessible to all.
Join us in building a space where creativity, craftsmanship, and independent publishing thrive.
Donate today and be a part of the future of print!
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OUR STORY:
Our collective came together through a shared passion for learning and creating. It all started in Caitlin’s garage—once a personal print shop—where we met monthly in 2022, exploring letterpress, block printing, sign painting, and DIY bookmaking.
As excitement grew, so did the question: How can we share this with the wider community? We took our proofing press on the road, introducing people to the magic of print. The response was overwhelming—people wanted a space for print arts.
By summer 2024, we got serious: meetings, paperwork, and nonprofit filings. The biggest challenge? Finding a sustainable space. Then, an opportunity arose—a small, affordable shop became available. After many discussions, we took the leap. On March 1, 2025, we signed our first lease at 905 W Warren St.
Renovations have been thrilling but costly, with the community stepping up to help—donating time, skills, and support. Boise is hungry for a creative space, and Open Letter Collective is here to meet that need.
Now, we need help securing our future. Funds for renovations are gone, and rent is fast approaching. We dream of an inclusive, accessible, and artist-driven space. With community support, we can build a place where everyone belongs.
Perks
Small books with lots of heart! Locally made poetry, prose, history, theory, rants… you name it, we got it. When we open our doors, you will get to come in and select 3 chapbooks or zines to take home with you.
Carry your love for print everywhere with a durable, hand-printed tote bag featuring an exclusive Open Letter Collective design.
A limited-edition, letterpress printed poster created to celebrate the founding of Open Letter Collective. A perfect addition to any print lover’s collection! Hand-carved and type-set by your neighborhood crafters.
Become part of Open Letter Collective history! Your name will be featured in our studio as origami in a collective art installation, plus you'll be invited to an exclusive event. Your name will hang in our front window and greet the community at the doorstep.
Open Letter Collective was founded on the principles of accessibility and liberation. There is no us without you, and we mean ALL of you. This fund goes toward improving accessibility in many ways, from PPE, to air quality, to increased access and amenities. We understand the importance of creating spaces that can physically hold us all safely and securely. Along with air purification devices, your donation goes directly toward our goal to debut a fully redesigned ADA accessible bathroom in 2025.
Give the gift of education. Sponsor 5 free admissions to our workshops and enable everyone to access our tools and resources.
This community space wouldn’t be possible without your support. Your name will be hand painted onto our newly constructed arched workshop space by Black Cat Sign Co. Knowledge will pass freely under your name for years to come and will provide comfort from above through the trials and errors of the learning process. We expect many new and seasoned artists to gain wisdom and connection under this arch of names.
Become a founding member! You’ll get all the perks of our annual studio access membership at a discount AND get a personalized apron to keep in the studio just for you. Studio Access Membership offers you all of our main studio tools: paper cutters, a binding machine, hand binding tools, digital printers, and community paper stock.
Founding members will also receive a sturdy, artist-friendly apron designed for printmakers, featuring our logo and pockets for your tools and inky adventures
Leave your mark by naming one of our beloved printing presses - the Vandercook “Zero” proof press, and the Showcard proof press - two of the most user friendly and versatile presses in our shop. Your chosen name will be hand painted right on it, honoring your support as it works hard for the community !
Host a private printmaking party at Open Letter Collective with up to ten friends! Learn the basics of letterpress printing, work with our team to design and create custom prints to take home. Enjoy a unique, hands-on, curated experience in our studio with our expertise printmakers.
Support the purchase of the specialty screen printing equipment we plan to offer to the community. Open Letter Collective’s mission is to make quality printing supplies accessible, and this includes a fully functional screen printing studio. Your donation covers everything required to prepare and print screens in our shop. This opens up the door for independent artists to create their own work locally and affordably.
Create a custom letterpress print live at your next event! Whether it's a book launch, wedding, artist talk, or creative gathering, you'll have access to our unique equipment and expertise print professionals for an interactive activity that will highlight your message and entertain your guests!
A “riso” printer is a special kind of printer. It looks like a photocopier, but acts more like a screenprint, using vibrant soy-based inks and stencils to give your art prints a one of a kind look and feel. The Treasure Valley is currently in need of a community accessible risograph, as they are hard to come by and are not offered in the region. Your donation would fill this gap and solve this problem! Full donation will cover the whole setup to begin printing, from machine to ink drums, and expected troubleshooting.
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Small books with lots of heart! Locally made poetry, prose, history, theory, rants… you name it, we got it. When we open our doors, you will get to come in and select 3 chapbooks or zines to take home with you.
Carry your love for print everywhere with a durable, hand-printed tote bag featuring an exclusive Open Letter Collective design.
A limited-edition, letterpress printed poster created to celebrate the founding of Open Letter Collective. A perfect addition to any print lover’s collection! Hand-carved and type-set by your neighborhood crafters.
Become part of Open Letter Collective history! Your name will be featured in our studio as origami in a collective art installation, plus you'll be invited to an exclusive event. Your name will hang in our front window and greet the community at the doorstep.
Open Letter Collective was founded on the principles of accessibility and liberation. There is no us without you, and we mean ALL of you. This fund goes toward improving accessibility in many ways, from PPE, to air quality, to increased access and amenities. We understand the importance of creating spaces that can physically hold us all safely and securely. Along with air purification devices, your donation goes directly toward our goal to debut a fully redesigned ADA accessible bathroom in 2025.
Give the gift of education. Sponsor 5 free admissions to our workshops and enable everyone to access our tools and resources.
This community space wouldn’t be possible without your support. Your name will be hand painted onto our newly constructed arched workshop space by Black Cat Sign Co. Knowledge will pass freely under your name for years to come and will provide comfort from above through the trials and errors of the learning process. We expect many new and seasoned artists to gain wisdom and connection under this arch of names.
Become a founding member! You’ll get all the perks of our annual studio access membership at a discount AND get a personalized apron to keep in the studio just for you. Studio Access Membership offers you all of our main studio tools: paper cutters, a binding machine, hand binding tools, digital printers, and community paper stock.
Founding members will also receive a sturdy, artist-friendly apron designed for printmakers, featuring our logo and pockets for your tools and inky adventures
Leave your mark by naming one of our beloved printing presses - the Vandercook “Zero” proof press, and the Showcard proof press - two of the most user friendly and versatile presses in our shop. Your chosen name will be hand painted right on it, honoring your support as it works hard for the community !
Host a private printmaking party at Open Letter Collective with up to ten friends! Learn the basics of letterpress printing, work with our team to design and create custom prints to take home. Enjoy a unique, hands-on, curated experience in our studio with our expertise printmakers.
Support the purchase of the specialty screen printing equipment we plan to offer to the community. Open Letter Collective’s mission is to make quality printing supplies accessible, and this includes a fully functional screen printing studio. Your donation covers everything required to prepare and print screens in our shop. This opens up the door for independent artists to create their own work locally and affordably.
Create a custom letterpress print live at your next event! Whether it's a book launch, wedding, artist talk, or creative gathering, you'll have access to our unique equipment and expertise print professionals for an interactive activity that will highlight your message and entertain your guests!
A “riso” printer is a special kind of printer. It looks like a photocopier, but acts more like a screenprint, using vibrant soy-based inks and stencils to give your art prints a one of a kind look and feel. The Treasure Valley is currently in need of a community accessible risograph, as they are hard to come by and are not offered in the region. Your donation would fill this gap and solve this problem! Full donation will cover the whole setup to begin printing, from machine to ink drums, and expected troubleshooting.
