Chuck Sperry

Chuck Sperry

Chuck Sperry lives in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, where he’s made his particular style of rock poster designs for over 20 years. He operates Hangar 18, a silkscreen print studio, located in Oakland.

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Sperry at Schneider Museum of Art through April 2023

I’m honored to be exhibiting some pieces at The Schneider Museum of Art.

Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium
January 19 – April 29 

(Opening: Thursday, Jan 19, 5 pm – 7 pm)
Schneider Museum of Art
555 Indiana Street
Ashland, Oregon
(Tues-Sat 10 am – 4 pm)

If you find yourself in southern Oregon this month, pop by this exhibition organized by curator Josef Zimmerman. Featuring works by Bill Fick, Kathryn Polk, Dennis McNett, Electric Calavera, Chuck Sperry, Crystal Wagner, Ravi Zupa and other master print artists, Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium looks closely at what makes printmaking so powerful—it’s an ancient medium (the earliest woodblock print dates to 800 CE!), yet it continuously evolves.

Curated by: Josef Zimmerman

Artists: Bill Fick, Carlos Hernandez, Tom Huck, Dennis McNett, Morning Breath, Inc., Kathryn Polk, Sean Starwars, Chuck Sperry, Crystal Wagner, Ericka Walker, Ravi Zupa

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“Idyllion”, a Chuck Sperry Solo Exhibition and Book Signing in Geneva

Legend Art Gallery of Geneva is excited to announce “Idyllion” – the latest solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist and master printer, Chuck Sperry. 

Featuring brand new screen printed works on wood panel; a survey of recent gig and political art posters; and brand new oversized blotters produced by BC Blotter Co. 

We will debut large scale collage collaborations with Cuban-born artist Jorge.

Also we are offering two new limited edition items: Chuck’s newest art book, “Idyllion, The Art of Chuck Sperry”; and a brand new series of limited edition collectible card sets. The artist will be in attendance. See you there!

On view: November 3 – November 25.

Vernissage: November 3

Legend Art Gallery Presents:
“Idyllion” a Chuck Sperry solo exhibition
Place du Marché 23, Carouge (Geneva)

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“Idyllion”, a Chuck Sperry Solo Exhibition & Book Signing in Paris

L’Oeil Ouvert Gallery of Paris is excited to announce “Idyllion” – the latest solo exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist and master printer, Chuck Sperry. 

Featuring brand new screen printed works on wood panel; a survey of recent gig and political art posters; and brand new oversized blotters produced by BC Blotter Co. 

We will debut new large scale collage collaborations with Cuban-born artist Jorge.

Also we are offering two new limited edition items: Chuck’s newest art book, “Idyllion, The Art of Chuck Sperry”; and a brand new series of limited edition collectible card sets. The artist will be in attendance. See you there!

On view: November 11 – November 27.

Vernissage: November 11

l’Oeil Ouvert Gallery Presents:
“Idyllion” a Chuck Sperry solo exhibition
1 rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris

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TRPS Is Back! Festival of Posters ’22

Sperry at his sold out Harman Projects’ solo show at Mirus Gallery of Denver. Photo: Kay Gregg

Join us October 15, 2022 for The Rock Poster Society, Festival of Posters in San Francisco’s beautiful Golden Gate Park.

Returning to San Francisco from my magnificent, sold out Harman Projects’ solo show at Mirus Gallery of Denver, I’m excited to bring the love to San Francisco! Maybe you can pick up some of those prints you missed at TRPS.

I’ll be making a limited release of my signed and numbered, Gold Edition of “Idyllion, The Art of Chuck Sperry”. I’ll have the Silver Edition available as well. My online release of “Idyllion” will follow on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at a random time on my website.

Of course, I’ll have available copies of my 750+ page rock poster compendium: “Color x Color, The Sperry Poster Archive 1980-2020”

Also at my booth, I’ll be offering a limited release of my “Collectible Card Sets, Poster Series 1”. The online release for this popular item was last week. TRPS may be the last time you’ll have a chance at “Poster Series 1”!

My gorgeous, large format blotters, “Sappho” and “Syrinx” beautifully produced by BC Blotter Co will be available, and will not be offered with an online release. So this is your special opportunity!

Last but not least: I will have many surprises, rarities, variants, one-of-a-kind test prints, and black & white tests — from Pearl Jam to Panic — to offer exclusively at TRPS on Saturday, October 15, 2022!

San Francisco’s annual Fall Clas­sic, the The Rock Poster Society’s Fes­ti­val of Rock Posters is set to go for Sat­ur­day, Octo­ber 15th, 2022 at the San Fran­cisco County Fair Build­ing (aka Hall of Flow­ers) in beau­ti­ful Golden Gate Park.

Fea­tur­ing rock poster artists and deal­ers from around the coun­try, this is the biggest rock poster event of its kind any­where. Those of you who have attended this show in the past know that this is the one not to miss. We bring in the best of the best, and you’ll find every­thing from vin­tage psy­che­delic trea­sures to the best of the mod­ern silkscreen move­ment. This year’s ver­sion promises to offer another stel­lar lineup.

The loca­tion is at the cor­ner of Ninth and Lin­coln on the South edge of the Park, not far from the Haight, the DeY­oung Museum, and the Acad­emy of Sci­ences. There are plenty of great restau­rants close by, too. Make it a week­end and bring the fam­ily to enjoy the great weather, an awe­some poster event, and every­thing else San Fran­cisco has to offer.

Festival of Rock Posters: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Hall of Flowers, Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park.

Here’s a look at a few of the rarities I’ll offer at TRPS:

 

Dave-Matthews-Band-by-Chuck-Sperry

Demeter art print by Chuck Sperry, 2017.

“Color x Color”, Sperry’s bestselling artist monograph and museum catalog is in its third printing.

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The Sperry Collectible Card Set • Series 1

I’m very excited to announce the first in a series of premium collectible card sets featuring a curated selection of the most popular rock posters and prints from my extensive archive. 

The Sperry Collectible Card Set was artfully designed by renown art photographer and premium book designer Shaun Roberts, and it was edited by us both. We are thrilled to present this newest collaboration!

The set comes in a gorgeous fire red, smooth, sturdy portfolio fold box with a secure magnetic snap closure. Title and signature is in gold emboss. The inside cover is gloss printed with a beautiful floral pattern over red, as is the black bumper which snugly cradles the deck of poster cards. A red ribbon aids access to the sealed deck of 25 cards.

The cards measure 5.5″ x 8.5″. Each of the 25 collectable cards faithfully present a different classic Sperry poster on the front. On the back of each card are the poster details; surrounding floral decoration is printed in gold and black with a foil stamped signature.

The box comes shrink-wrapped. The cards come cellophane wrapped inside.

Only 1000 were made.


Sold Out. Thank You!

A live release will follow at TRPS Festival of Posters at the Hall of Flowers in San Francisco on October 15.

 

Archives

Sperry Books: “Color x Color” • “Helikon” • “Chthoneon” • “Idyllion”

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