Pride Screen Printing

Students gathered in the UTA Libraries FabLab to try their hand at creating some unique pieces of art at the Pride Screen Printing Walk-Up event held Thursday, Oct. 20.  

During this event, students had the chance to screen print posters, T-shirts, and other items to show their support for UTA Pride Month. 

Elle Covington, a Multidisciplinary librarian with Research Services, stated that the screen-printing event was designed to get the word out about the new Rainbow Lounge. 

The Rainbow Lounge is a space on the third floor of UTA Central Library that will give queer and trans students a place to gather. The lounge had its soft opening the week of Oct. 24. While it is still awaiting final touches, students are invited to visit the space to study, build community and check out books by queer and trans authors.  

“Today is our first event here to promote the rainbow lounge. We wanted to have the students to be able to do some interactive stuff to make them feel a part of the Rainbow Lounge,” Elle said. “We are working with the FabLab now to get the screen-printing setup. We have two designs. One will be a single color, and the other will be a multi-color gradient situation.” 

Christine Vo, a journalism major, saw the event advertised on social media and thought it would be interesting trying out printmaking.  

“I think that it is a really cool event. I haven’t done this before, so getting to practice it is cool,” Christine said. “If there are more events like this, I will definitely be coming and possibly bringing an article of clothing next time to screen print.” 

Jaya Gratts, an art major, shared Christine’s thoughts about the screen-printing event.  

“I saw a flyer for this event at the counter at the front desk. I have always been interested in screen printing,” Jaya said. “I like making physical art like this. It is very fulfilling.”