Highpoint Center for Printmaking is dedicated to advancing the art of printmaking. Highpoint creates pathways for artists, learners, and the public to increase their understanding and appreciation of printmaking through artistic and educational programs, a cooperative studio, a public gallery, and collaborative publishing opportunities. Highpoint’s vision is to be a leader in providing education and community-focused arts access and programs to students, early career to established artists, curators, collectors, members, and audiences. Highpoint sees printmaking as a highly democratic art form and invites participation that includes many unique points of view.

Highpoint Center for Printmaking was established in 2001 by co-founders Carla McGrath and Cole Rogers and is currently led by Executive Director Jehra Patrick. Highpoint is an accessible, community-oriented facility. Until Highpoint opened its doors, broad public access to the printmaking arts was virtually non-existent in the Upper Midwest. Highpoint’s programming areas include the Artist Cooperative Printshop—a core part of HP’s mission since its founding—providing access to HP's printmaking facilities, equipment, discounts on classes, and mutual feedback and support; Highpoint Editions, pairing guest artists with HP’s professional printing studio and staff; Gallery exhibitions featuring work by artists across HP’s program areas (and beyond); residencies and fellowships designed for artists at all stages of their careers; and education programs serving learners of all ages including thousands of K–12 youth in Minnesota through in-person printmaking classes, art kits, virtual lessons, and more.

Jerome Foundation supports Highpoint’s Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency program. Coordinated by Director of Artist Programs, Josh Bindewald, this residency program creates systems of support, professional development, and engagement at a pivotal moment in an artist’s career. Serving 3 early career Minnesota-based visual artists each year, the Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency resources include: 12 months of access to Highpoint’s state-of-the-art cooperative printshop; art materials; a stipend; technical guidance in the form of classes and/or individual instruction; field trips such as guided tours of exhibitions at local arts institutions; peer-to-peer learning and community through engagement with the co-op members, practicing artists, and teachers; professional development through in-progress critiques with invited artists and arts professionals; a fully supported exhibition, reception, and artist talk in Highpoint’s gallery; and professional photography of the exhibition.