Our Team

Lynne Avadenka

Director

Lynne has been an involved member of the Detroit arts community since receiving her MFA from Wayne State University in 1981, and maintains her own studio practice. She has received numerous awards including a Kresge Arts in Detroit Fellowship in 2009 and individual artist grants from The National Endowment for the Arts and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Her work is exhibited and collected internationally.

Contact Lynne at:
lynne@signalreturnpress.org

Joel Grothaus

STUDIO Manager

Joel grew up in the Detroit area where he attended College for Creative Studies and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration. He has enjoyed working alongside and training many talents in the Signal-Return studio while making print work, maintaining presses, leading workshops, and documenting all of the above with his camera for the @signalreturn Instagram account. When he is not at Signal Return, he maintains an independent painting and illustration practice.

Contact Joel at:
joel@signalreturnpress.org

Kevin Shureb

Studio Assistant

Kevin works as a studio assistant and store employee at Signal-Return. He started his journey at our print shop as an intern while attending College for Creative Studies where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. He enjoys working with our staff and clients while expanding his typographic and printmaking knowledge. When he is not printing at Signal Return, he is creating various projects ranging from painting to self published ‘zines. In addition to his creative endeavors, Kevin has been skateboarding for fifteen years and remains active in the Detroit skateboard community.

Contact Kevin at:
kevin@signalreturnpress.org

Taylor Jenkins

Store Manager

Taylor is originally from Dallas, Texas. She made her move to Michigan to attend the University of Michigan and she is here to stay. She recently graduated from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts. She is passionate about her art practice and building community with other artists. Taylor is an interdisciplinary artist and when she is not at Signal Return she enjoys weaving, sewing, and natural dyeing.

Contact Taylor at:
taylor@signalreturnpress.org