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Maureen Da Silva - Artist/Educator


Maureen Da Silva (she/her) is a Tkaronto/Toronto-based printmaker and artist.  She primarily works in silk screen, relief, and alternative printmaking, with forays into bookbinding. She has taken her love of print into the co-founding of the not-for-profit artist group, The inPrint Collective, of which she is the Studio Manager. Through this collective, Maureen has been proud to showcase work and/or develop community programs for  NuitBlanche (2012), Cultural Hotspots (2016 - 2022), CONTACT Festival (2022) and more.  A 2008 graduate of York University’s B.F.A program, Maureen has also completed her Masters of Arts at the University of Toronto (2009), as well as her Certificate in Museum Studies from the Ontario Museum Association (2013). Her research in her Women and Gender Studies Master’s program focused on the politics of inclusion within feminist art collectives, an interest which brought Maureen into the Feminist Art Collective (FAC). Maureen's work sometimes plays with pop culture, as well as experiments in patterns and collage within a print framework.  She also embraces learning curves in her practice, working within the possibilities of regeneration in the face of failure. Her own practice in feminism, community and printmaking, has inspired Maureen to a lifetime of creativity, non-stop learning and sharing.

All artworks are the copyright of Maureen Da Silva 2024. Please do not use without permission.

This site is always under construction! Thanks for your patience!






​Photo by Kaila Simoneau for The inPrint Collective.




Upcoming Shows

Next show TBC.
Tentative solo show in Spring 2026.

Upcoming Markets

Epochal Imp Weekend Christmas Markets
December 13/14, 2025
December 20/21, 2025
11am to 5pm
123 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Selling with The inPrint Collective

Upcoming Workshops

Mini Maker Weekend (2 Days)
Sat & Sun Dec 6 & 7, 2025 
11am-4pm
$200.00
inPrint Studio
58 Wade Ave, Unit 8A
Toronto, On
REGISTER HERE

MAKE IT SMALL WITH INPRINT!

Join us for a magical weekend of making art in miniature! We'll make three projects together, perfect as handmade gifts to your loved ones, or even just to add to your own collection of art.

This weekend will focus on three techniques including cyanotype, bookbinding as well as relief printing onto shrink film. Learn how to set up a portable cyanotype station to keep making blueprints all year long; make a miniature hardcover book that you can keep as an ornament or necklace or for your tiniest of libraries; get a quick lesson on relief print that you will print onto shrink film to create accessories/key chains/whatever you like!

All materials are included with class fee.  Suitable for older teens and adults.

Mindful Monoprint: Pochoir Stenciling
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
11am to 2pm
$60
inPrint Studio
58 Wade Ave, Unit 8A
Toronto, On
REGISTER HERE


Join inPrint for a session of mindful art-making. Perfect for creatives of any experience level, the focus of this workshop will be to create an image using pre-made stencils and soft/chalk pastels, otherwise known as pochoir. Classically used to fill in colour for etchings and relief prints, we will use this method on it's own to develop our art.
Students will be invited to create in a relaxed enviroment, with a focus on mindful image creation, and less on rigid technique - this means no drawing (or printmaking) experience needed! We will discuss two methods of composition-building, be invited to play with colour in imaginative ways, and build up our images from stencils in fantasical ways.

All materials included in the class fee. Suitable for older teens and adults.
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February Art Night – Print It Small: Drypoint Etching with Tetrapacks
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Art Nights are held monthly and feature guided arts instruction by a professional artist, along with light snacks and refreshments. This is a great opportunity if you’re looking to try a new creative hobby or just want to spend an evening surrounded by art, friends, and creativity. Check out more information about this month’s workshop and artist below! 
When: Thursday, February 26, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Arts Etobicoke Storefront Gallery, 4893a Dundas Street West
Cost: $65 +HST (all supplies and refreshments included )
Ages 16+
REGISTER HERE


Tickets are $65 per participant, refreshments and art supplies included. Proceeds from the event tickets go directly back to the community, so we can continue to offer free and accessible arts programs to all Etobians.

Learn the art of drypoint using sustainable, everyday materials! Traditionally a medium in which lines are scratched into metal surfaces to create a printable image, this workshop replaces metal with tetrapack! Using the small and accessible 3D-printed presses made by Open Press, get a short intro into the world of intaglio printmaking and make a short series of prints using these tiny little presses! Please note that this class will be using Akua ink, made of soy.
All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for art!

TAG TEAM:Build a (Lego) Print 
Sunday, March 8, 2026
10am-12pm
$75 for paired registration
inPrint Studio
58 Wade Ave, Unit 8A
Toronto, On
REGISTER HERE


TAG TEAM is a series of one-day family-friendly workshops at inPrint, where you create a work of art side by side with your loved ones! Workshop registration is done in pairs for an adult + child (max two total participants per registration).
Play with Legos the inPrint way!

A blend of pixel art and printmaking, you will be shown how to make an image with play bricks (Legos) as well as how to print and register your paper. Turn your favourite building toys into an image block for a fabulous, accessible and creative style of printmaking. You will be creating and designing your own image or message to print in multiples on fun paper. Don't forget to wear your shoes - no one likes to step on a Lego play brick!

All materials are included with class fee. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Adults must accompany children. One registration = 1 adult + 1 child.
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Maureen Da Silva is a Speedball Demo Artist, demonstrating both relief and screen print methods. 

Book her here for workshop at your store!

Maureen can also be found running workshops and drop-ins for events held by Blank Canvases, Arts Etobicoke, Vibe Arts and more! Check her instagram for updates on those programs!


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