Hatch Show Print
{{Infobox company
| founded = 1879
| founder = Charles Hatch
Herbert Hatch
| hq_location = Nashville, Tennessee
| services = Letter press printing
| website = {{URL|hatchshowprint.com}}
}}
File:Hatch Show Print December 2019 interior general view.jpg
File:Hatch Show Print July 2010 exterior.jpg
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.{{cite journal |last1=Couch |first1=Nena |title=The American Show Printer: Curtiss Show Print and Hatch Show Print |journal=Theatre Survey |date=November 2007 |volume=48 |issue=2 |pages=339–352 |doi=10.1017/S0040557407000725|hdl=1811/48458 |hdl-access=free }}{{Cite web |date=2023-03-16 |title=Hatch Show Print Shop: Backstory of Music City’s iconic poster brand |url=https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/backstory-of-hatch-show-print-shop-in-nashville-tn/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=WKRN News 2 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Knisely |first=Mariah Timms and Amelia Ferrell |title=Fans of NFL Draft team posters flood Hatch Show Print in Nashville with requests |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2019/04/26/hatch-show-print-nfl-draft-players-teams-for-sale-design/3593347002/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=The Tennessean |language=en-US}}
Founded in 1879 by Charles and Herbert Hatch,{{Cite web |date=19 January 2024 |title=Letterpress printing still a thrill to watch, see and do at Hatch Show |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2024/01/19/tennessee-based-hatch-show-print-celebrates-145-years-ryman-auditorium/71910877007/ |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=The Tennessean}} it is known for its use of vintage wood type. William Hatch, Charles' son, took over the shop in the 1920s.
Hatch Show Print offers tours to the public and offers educational programs.{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Richard |date=2019-04-05 |title=Hatch Show Print celebrates its 140th birthday |url=https://bluegrasstoday.com/hatch-show-print-celebrates-its-140th-birthday/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Bluegrass Today |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-11-08 |title=Local Event: Family Program: Make a Postcard with Hatch Show Print |url=https://patch.com/tennessee/nashville/calendar/event/20241116/283a4f72-a2c2-4845-a2bc-3156cf915c59/family-program-make-a-postcard-with-hatch-show-print |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Nashville, TN Patch |language=en}}
History
The Hatch brothers, known as CR and HH, founded Hatch Show Print in 1879.{{Cite web |title=Hatch Show Print |url=http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hatch-show-print |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=Atlas Obscura |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Hahnen |first=Madison |date=2024-04-12 |title=Hatch Show Print Celebrates 145 Years |url=https://musicrow.com/2024/04/hatch-show-print-celebrates-145-years/ |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=MusicRow.com |language=en-US}} The first handbill they made was for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s brother, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
In the mid 1920s, Charles Hatch's son, Will Hatch took over the business. Will hand carve the lettering that was used.
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, Willie Nelson, Bill Monroe, Minnie Pearl, Loretta Lynn, and more.
In 1984, Jim Sherraden took over as manager.{{Cite web |title=The Slow Way Is Best |url=https://bittersoutherner.com/the-slow-way-is-best-hatch-show-print |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=THE BITTER SOUTHERNER |language=en-US}}
The brand was donated by Gaylord Entertainment in 1992{{Cite web |date=2023-03-16 |title=Hatch Show Print Shop: Backstory of Music City’s iconic poster brand |url=https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/backstory-of-hatch-show-print-shop-in-nashville-tn/ |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=WKRN News 2 |language=en-US}} to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and in 2013 Hatch Show Print moved inside the museum.{{cite web |last1=Waterhouse |first1=Jon |title=Hatch Show Print: Inside a Nashville institution |url=https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/hatch-show-print-shop-tours-nashville/index.html |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=CNN |language=en}}{{cite web |last1=O'Bryan |first1=Amanda |title=‘Hatch Print Show’ Graphic Design Style |url=https://www.creativequeenbees.com/creativity-for-life/hatch-print-show-graphic-design-style/ |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=Creative Queen Bees}}
In 2019, Hatch designed 32 posters for NFL teams for the NFL draft{{Cite web |last=Rau |first=Nate |title=Hatch Show Print to offer custom NFL Draft posters for all 32 teams. Check them out. |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2019/05/22/nashvilles-hatch-show-print-selling-nfl-draft-posters-all-32-teams/3756786002/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=The Tennessean |language=en-US}} and in the same month celebrated their 140th anniversary.{{Cite web |last=Glover |first=Erika |date=2019-04-26 |title=Iconic Hatch Show Print shop creates 32 fresh designs for Nashville's NFL Draft |url=https://fox17.com/sports/2019-nfl-draft/iconic-hatch-show-print-shop-creates-32-fresh-designs-for-nashvilles-nfl-draft |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=WZTV |language=en}}
In February 2024, art from Hatch was displayed in an exhibit at The Cape Girardeau Country History Center in Jackson, Missouri.{{Cite web |last=Hulsey |first=Shane |date=2024-02-25 |title=Cape Girardeau County History Center showcasing art from Hatch Show Print |url=https://www.kbsi23.com/news/cape-girardeau-county-history-center-showcasing-art-from-hatch-show-print/ |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News {{!}} Paducah News |language=en-US}}
In April 2024, Hatch celebrated its 145th anniversary.{{Cite web |date=19 January 2024 |title=Tennessee-based Hatch Show Print celebrates 145 years in the art of printmaking |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2024/01/19/tennessee-based-hatch-show-print-celebrates-145-years-ryman-auditorium/71910877007/ |access-date=28 August 2024 |website=The Tennessean}}
References
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