Our organization was born 1989 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

MANDATE: to provide a print workshop and exhibition space and opportunities for members; to teach, promote encourage and develop the art of printmaking; to encourage exploration and development in experimental, innovative and alternative printmaking techniques; to promote printmaking with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Ground Zero is a broad based group of individuals who are interested in the medium of printmaking and actively promote printmaking within the geographic region. They may be practising printmakers, novices wanting to learn printmaking techniques or individuals who appreciate the art of prints. Ground Zero members are also active in doing public educational presentations and displays in schools and other settings as requested.

Ground Zero involves itself in activities within the art community of the Victoria and the broader south Vancouver Island areas. Its facilities were used as a teaching classroom for third year students of the Victoria College of Art for a three year period giving them a full hands-on learning experience in printmaking.