Emily Ritter is an multidisciplinary artist currently living in Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with an emphasis in Printmaking from Wichita State University in 2012. After graduating, Ritter was an Intern-in-Residence at Women’s Studio Workshop in Rosendale, NY in 2014. She received her Master’s of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Arizona State University in 2018. Ritter’s work explores various ecological themes, most recently focusing on native Kansas flora and fauna. She has exhibited her work locally, nationally, and internationally. Ritter is currently the Assistant Professor of Digital Design at Newman University in Wichita, KS.

Note: Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary based on specific project requirements, travel expenses, etc.

Exhibitions: Travel and/or shipping reimbursement, lodging and food stipend if applicable.

Workshops: One day, 3 hour workshop – $45 per participant, minimum of 4 participants (plus materials, travel, and lodging if applicable) Longer, multiple day workshops can be negotiated. Youth based workshops can be negotiated.

Artist Talk: $100 per hour (plus travel and lodging if applicable) Educational Presentations: $500 per day (plus travel and lodging if applicable) I am happy to discuss other potential projects not listed above.

I approach all of my workshops with a DIY spirit, emphasizing accessible materials, techniques, and processes that participants can easily recreate at home.

Printmaking Workshop: This workshop introduces participants to accessible, non-toxic printmaking methods including monotype, relief, intaglio, and screenprinting. Ages 10 and up.

Papermaking Workshop: This workshop introduces participants to the diy paper making process using recycled materials. Ages 10 and up.

Book Arts Workshop: This workshop introduces participants to book arts and bookbinding techniques. 15 and up.

Artist Talk: A presentation of my artistic practice and creative process. Educational Presentations: These can range from class visits, lecture, workshops, etc. Presentations can cover the foundations of art and design, drawing, painting, printmaking, book arts, paper making, gallery and curatorial content, artist best practices, etc.

Artist Exhibitions: Exhibiting my own work, curating exhibitions, juroring exhibitions, etc. Printmaking Workshop: This workshop introduces participants to accessible, non-toxic printmaking methods including monotype, relief, intaglio, and screenprinting. Participants gain an understanding of the printing process from start to finish and create their own prints using portable materials. Participants will leave with a series of original prints and an understanding of the printmaking process.

Papermaking Workshop: In this eco-focused, DIY-driven workshop, participants learn how to transform recycled materials into new sheets of handmade paper. They explore the papermaking process from pulp preparation to pulling sheets, and experiment with embellishments, natural inclusions, or pulp painting. The session highlights sustainability, material exploration, and personal expression. Each participant leaves with a collection of handmade papers ready for use in books, prints, or mixed-media work.

Book Arts Workshop: Participants are introduced to a range of book arts techniques and learn to create handmade book structures using their own prints or handmade papers. Everyone leaves with at least one completed artist book and the foundational skills to continue exploring bookmaking independently. Artist Talk: A presentation of my artistic practice and creative process.