There's so much to do on top of digging the bands at Bumbershoot — comedy, performance art, vendors — and one of our favorite extracurricular activities while we're on-grounds at Seattle Center is to take the time to dig on Flatstock. Posters as far as the eye can see, artists and admirers afoot, with more per-inch graphic creativity and inspiration than practically anywhere else on the planet.

This year, you can get a sneak peek of what's good this year at Inklings: A Flatstock Preview, taking place Saturday, August 20th at 112 PrintWorks out in Fremont. The latest prints from all 75 Flatstock Seattle artists will be featured, a taste of what's to come at Fisher Pavilion during Bumbershoot proper. Also, if you missed the opening event back in May (and several rad-ass art openings since) — you can take the time to peruse the 112 shop, which features screen printed posters and shirts from artists around the world. A working printshop in back and large retail / gallery in front, 112 PrintWorks brings the Flatstock experience to poster enthusiasts year-round.

{Admission to both Flatstock and the preview event at 112 Printworks is free! For more information, visit the 112 PrintWorks site here. 112 PrintWorks photos by Victoria VanBruinisse.}