About
Peter Cardoso: Artist/Designer
Ghost-Town is the studio of artist and designer Pete Cardoso. He focuses on multidisciplinary graphic and industrial design services as well as screen printed posters. He has run Ghost-Town Studios for well over a decade and consults often in the field of graphic arts and design.
Working tirelessly on the craft of screen printing by hand and designing in various areas of the music, sport and entertainment industries, his work can be seen in places around the world such as art galleries, music venues and in various publications. He has work included in the permanent collection of the RISD Museum of Art as well as the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, and most recently was featured in the Chronicle books publication “The Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion and Quirk Books Gig-Posters Vol.2”.
Pete lives in and operates his studio out of the small working class town of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
FAQ
Q: What kind of printing do you guys do?
A: Screenprinting, 100% Hand-Printed, 100% Awesome.
Q: Will you PRINT our poster, invitations, or tee shirts?
A: Sorry, no can do. I usually only print my own work and with the list of things I have to do each month I probably can not get to your project until 2050.
Q: Will you DESIGN our poster, logo, album cover, merch design etc…?
A: YES, I am a fully working design studio and I do a variety of graphic projects. While I mostly concentrate on music related graphics and design we will always consider other interesting projects. This is a case where we WILL print your project. If we design it we will gladly print it.
Q: Do you guys ever reprint?
A: As a rule, no reprints. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Only under VERY special circumstances will a reprint be considered
Q: Do you have a hidden stash of those posters that say Sold Out?
A: I try to keep a few aside for archiving purposes, and if you want one you better make a pretty good offer. I’ve always wanted a pony, a ’57 Chevy (mint) or an autographed Charlie Chaplin movie poster.
Q: Do you wholesale?
A: Sometimes. Contact me for details.
Q: Can I work at Ghost-Town?
A: Unfortunately, no. I’m a small operation.
Q: Are you available for gallery shows or speaking engagements?
A: Yes, over the years I have had many gallery shows both solo and group and I have had the opportunity to speak at several University’s and gatherings. Keep in mind, I will speak at any venue that offers good BBQ and beer!
Q: Can we visit your studio?
A: I occasionally entertain guests, so if you’re interested in visiting, drop me a line and we can try to work something out.