Hatch Show Print is a print shop in Nashville, United States that specializes in printing concert posters using letter press printing and hand-carved wood pieces. [1] [2] [3]
Founded in 1879 by Charles and Herbert Hatch, [4] it is known for its use of vintage wood type. William Hatch, Charles' son, took over the shop in the 1920s. [4]
Hatch Show Print offers tours to the public and offers educational programs. [5]
History
The Hatch brothers, known as CR and HH, founded Hatch Show Print in 1879. [6] The first handbill they made was for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s brother, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. [6] [5]
From 1925 until 1992 Hatch was located behind Ryman Auditorium, which allowed for the company to begin making posters for country music singers such as, Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson. [6]
The brand was donated by Gaylord Entertainment in 1992 [7] to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and in 2013 Hatch Show Print moved inside the museum. [8] [9]
In 2019, Hatch designed 32 posters for NFL teams for the NFL draft [10] [11] and in the same month celebrated their 140th anniversary. [12] [5]
In February 2024, art from Hatch was displayed in an exhibit at The Cape Girardeau Country History Center in Jackson, Missouri. [13]
References
- ^ Couch, Nena (November 2007). "The American Show Printer: Curtiss Show Print and Hatch Show Print". Theatre Survey. 48 (2): 339–352. doi: 10.1017/S0040557407000725. hdl: 1811/48458.
- ^ "Hatch Show Print Shop: Backstory of Music City's iconic poster brand". WKRN News 2. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ Knisely, Mariah Timms and Amelia Ferrell. "Fans of NFL Draft team posters flood Hatch Show Print in Nashville with requests". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ a b "The Tennessean". www.tennessean.com. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ a b c Thompson, Richard (2019-04-05). "Hatch Show Print celebrates its 140th birthday". Bluegrass Today. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ a b c "Hatch Show Print". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "Hatch Show Print Shop: Backstory of Music City's iconic poster brand". WKRN News 2. 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ Waterhouse, Jon. "Hatch Show Print: Inside a Nashville institution". CNN. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ O'Bryan, Amanda. "'Hatch Print Show' Graphic Design Style". Creative Queen Bees. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ Rau, Nate. "Hatch Show Print to offer custom NFL Draft posters for all 32 teams. Check them out". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Knisely, Mariah Timms and Amelia Ferrell. "Fans of NFL Draft team posters flood Hatch Show Print in Nashville with requests". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Glover, Erika (2019-04-26). "Iconic Hatch Show Print shop creates 32 fresh designs for Nashville's NFL Draft". WZTV. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Hulsey, Shane (2024-02-25). "Cape Girardeau County History Center showcasing art from Hatch Show Print". KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
