Montco Cultural Center (Montgomery County Community College)

Fish, Ink and Paper: The Art of Gyotaku

Name: Fish, Ink and Paper: The Art of Gyotaku
Start: 2026-10-26
End: 2026-12-11
Location: Montco Cultural Center (Montgomery County Community College)

Mon, Oct 26, 2026 – Fri, Dec 11, 2026

340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA

Free

Fish, Ink and Paper: The Art of Gyotaku is an exhibition by Collegeville artist Michael Reimer featuring gyotaku, the Japanese practice of creating prints from fish. Reimer uses fish caught in Montgomery and Berks Counties, preparing them for inking and printing through a combination of traditional gyotaku techniques and methods he has developed himself. The exhibition highlights both the creativity of the artist and the beauty of local wildlife.

A gyotaku demonstration and reception will take place with Reimer on November 10, 2026. One featured work is *Kokanee Salmon School*, a 2026 piece made with ink and acrylic on paper.

When: October 26–December 11, 2026

Demonstration and reception: November 10, 2026, from 5–8 p.m.

Venue: Montco Cultural Center Theater and Theater Gallery

Artist: Michael Reimer

Tickets: Free

Note: The November 10 event includes a live gyotaku demonstration by the artist.

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