Rolling on the River

Saturday, September 19th • 10 AM - 2 PM

Join TAM for our 3rd annual Rolling on the River event, a one-of-a-kind steamroller printmaking experience that brings together art, machinery, and community in a lively outdoor celebration.

During the event, museum artists will use a full-sized steamroller as a printing press to create large-scale woodblock prints, right before the public’s eyes. Visitors can watch the entire process unfold, from inking the carved blocks to the dramatic reveal as each print is pressed under the weight of industrial machinery.

Participation in Rolling on the River is open exclusively to Museum Artists, a membership-based group at TAM. However, artists who are not yet members are warmly invited to join by purchasing a museum artist membership!

Artists interested in participating must submit an entry form by May 1. A block carving demonstration and information session will be held at TAM on May 12 at 4 p.m., offering guidance and tips for artists preparing their designs.

While artist participation is limited, the event itself is free and open to the public. Families and children are welcome!

In addition to watching the steamroller printing process, adults and children will have the opportunity to create their own prints from artists' blocks. Bring your own t-shirt or purchase other printable items from the museum such as hats, tote bags, and tea towels! Enjoy free admission to the rest of the museum as well.