Non-Profit
Atascadero Printery Foundation
Getting Involved
SAVING OUR HISTORY IMPACTING OUR FUTURE
the Printery
The Atascadero Printery has always been the center of the community. Originally built in 1915 to house the Women’s National Publishing Company, it was the main source of jobs and income for the fledging town. Copies of The Illustrated Review and the Atascadero News, as well as, supplements for the LA Times and San Francisco Chronicle were printed here. Through the years the building served as home to Junior Colleges, the Masonic Lodge, County Sheriffs Office, and youth services. Restoration is now in progress to revitalize this historic site in the heart of Atascadero.
The Future
Before being closed due to damage from the 2003 San Simeon Earthquake, the Printery served as the Atascadero Youth Center. Restoration of the Printery opens a vast array of cultural, performing and visual arts events for all ages & abilities. Plans include a fully equipped theater space with seating up to 300. An interactive Print museum will house historical displays, and space to create projects. The Printery will be a vibrant hub of activities to meet the needs of the community. Join us in restoring the Printery by donating, volunteering or attending one of our fundraising events.
Join us in
Our Vision
Events @ The Printery
We welcome local businesses and schools to learn about their local historic building in their OWN backyard. Check out our event calendar to stay up to date on events for all ages!
Volunteer
Make a difference by giving one hour or many each month! Each month we have Workdays on Third Saturday of the month from 9:00-12:00pm to maintain the property. Join our email list to get monthly opportunities to volunteer!
DONATE
There are so many ways to donate to The Printery! Donate services from your business, make a pledge; recurring payments make a huge impact to our fundraising goals.
TIN #38-4082758
fUNDRAISING eVENTS
Each year the Foundation curates events to build awareness and fundraise! We have an annual local talent show, Mother’s Day Fair, and Gala Events coming soon! Follow us on Social Media to follow our journey.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
The Atascadero Printery Foundation is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of the historic Atascadero Printery, of this over 100 year old structure along the Central Coast. The Foundation came together in 2017 to save this important piece of history. This was the first civic building in Atascadero, which had been abandoned for over a decade.
The Atascadero Printery Foundation’s mission is to RECLAIM, REHABILITATE and REPURPOSE the historic Printery Building for community use, with Focus on the Arts and Nonprofit organization support.
Get Involved
We need your help to build our vision for a community center for all to enjoy. We are mighty in numbers and look forward to meeting you and helping us restore the The Printery!
Upcoming Events & Fundraisers
Third Saturday - WorkDays @ the Printery
9am – 12pm Each month we need volunteers to help maintain the property with lawn mowing, sweeping, gardening, and prepping for events! We are always looking for businesses or donors to sponsor our workdays.
Our foundation &
Board Of Directors
Karen Mc Namara
President
Sheila New
Jayne Sacks
Rick Evans
Tim Booth
Director
Kent Kenney
Gabby Romo
Mary Rush
Greg Ravatt
Charles Boydston
Barbie Butz
Gina Cirocco
Red Heesch
Board Of Directors Meeting
6:00-8:00pm Second Thursday of each month
Thank you to
Our Founders & Sponsors
Founding Members
We can’t do alone and are grateful for our Founders for paving the way for an amazing performing art center & museum for our community. Saving our history & impacting our future.
