The Friends Association
Venneforeningen (The Friends' Association) works to preserve and pass on knowledge about graphic production and culture – from the craft behind printed materials to the history of freedom of the press and freedom of expression. The association is an independent support organisation, and all funds raised are used, by decision of the board, for the benefit of the Norwegian Printing Museum.
The membership base is broad, ranging from experienced professionals with a background in the trade to newcomers who join out of pure curiosity and a wish to learn a craft that is gradually disappearing from modern working life. This diversity is part of what keeps the association alive.
WHAT DO WE WORK FOR?
The aim is to spread knowledge about graphic production so that both objects and craft knowledge are preserved and valued. At the same time, the association wants to give the public a better understanding of the connection between the capacity for graphic production and freedom of the press and freedom of expression – how the ability to print has been, and still is, closely linked to the ability to speak freely.
JOIN THE VOLUNTEER GROUP
Members of the Friends' Association help keep the museum alive. Among other things, they show visitors around and demonstrate printing in practice. Every Wednesday, the volunteer group meets to start up the printing presses and produce everything from simple to more elaborate printed items.
This is a great place to make use of the skills you already have – and to learn new ones. No prior experience is needed to join; what matters most is your interest.
WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER, AND WHAT DOES IT COST?
If you would like to learn more about graphic craft, printing art and the museum's history, and perhaps contribute your own effort, you are warmly welcome as a member.
- Personal membership: NOK 150 per year
- Business membership: NOK 1,500 per year
To sign up, please contact:
Chair Erik Chr. Martens, tel. 928 90 404, Erikmartens12@gmail.com
Board member Sven Haugbråten, sven.haugbraaten@lyse.net