About

Human Scale Art Space Inc. is a new kind of non-profit with an educational and exhibition mission. We focus on educational workshops, classes and exhibitions to improve and enrich the creative lives of artists from many disciplines. Following input from our audiences, our focus is evolving toward photography and related processes, but we remain committed to visual art in all its forms.

Our new space is located in the heart of downtown Northampton, MA at 245 Main Street – Ste 201, near the corner of Masonic Street, above The Broadside Bookstore. We’re open by appointment following our grand opening on July 11th, 2026. For an appointment, simply call 413-206-1855 any time.

Staff

John Elder Robison – Four times New York Times best selling author; owner of Robison Service, a world leading restorer of post war cars; Scholar in Neurodiversity at William and Mary College; Consultant to the National Labs; Consultant and Board Member, Landmark School; Board Member: The Eastern States Exposition (The Big E). Honorary Ph.D., Worcester State University.

John Reuter – Prior Director of the internationally known Polaroid 20×24 Studio in Manhattan; Senior Consultant to The New Polaroid in Enschede Holland; Accomplished photographer and college educator. World’s leading expert on large format instant photography.

Become A Better Printer – Announcing a new service designed to make YOU a better printer (or obtain better prints), provided by HumanArtis…

Rick Colson is now bringing more than 25 years of printing expertise to our nonprofit. That includes prints on display at The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, The Griffin Museum of Photography, in the permanent collection of The Smithsonian Museums, The Maine Museum of Photography, in galleries, at colleges and secondary schools, in health oriented hospitality facilities throughout the US, in the personal collections of museum and gallery curators, and on the walls and in the portfolios of many photographers and painters. Rick was also a consultant to this country’s largest cotton paper manufacturer and such industry giants as Nikon and Polaroid.

Answer questions like these, plus more general photography questions:

1. Should I print in-house or use a print provider?
2. What kind of printer should I use? What size?
3. How can I make more cost-effective prints (it’s not what you think and cheap materials are not the answer)?
4. OEM or after market inks?
5. What are the highest-quality papers available? Matte or glossy? Domestic or foreign?
6. Can a color management system benefit me?
7. What are the most sustainable materials used in exhibition printing?
8. What is a RIP? Do I need one and how can it help me?
9. How do I get the best color from my desktop printer?
10. How do I make more neutral B&W prints?
11. How can I make prints that look like originals?
12. How do I get the best, richest blacks in my prints?

Best of all, the cost for this service may be considered a donation to Human Scale Art Space and may be tax deductible. (Please speak to your tax consultant.) This allows me to offer these services at far below what are customary fees. Sessions start at $75 for a half-hour phone consultation up to $800/day plus transportation. All fees go to our nonprofit 501(c)(3). (If you can’t afford these fees, discounts might be available. Please call.)

For more information, please email info@humanartis.org or call 413-206-1855 today.

What people have said about Rick Colson’s prints while directing EcoVisualLab.com, the world’s first virtually 100% sustainable custom photo “lab:”

• “I just received my prints, and I absolutely love them. Thank you so much!”
• “The prints are stunning! They feel like fine art b/w fiber base prints I use to make in the darkroom on exhibition grade paper – I’m truly astounded.”
• “The quality of the color is amazing. I’m in love with the texture of the paper.”
• “I’m VERY impressed. The printing is clean and crisp and the paper has a great cotton feel and isn’t too ‘toothy.’”
• “We received the photos today and they are beautiful!! They look even better than I anticipated – just like they look on my monitor!”
• “Amazing! So beautiful colors (sic), and loved the feel of the paper, can’t believe it’s eco! Can’t wait to order more from you.”
• So much quality in the print and the making of it. Thank you so much…” (Client in Norway!)
• “I just received my prints. They look amazing. I will display the (sustainability) certificate at my show!”
• “The prints are absolutely gorgeous–people are loving them and I am singing your praises!”
• “They are JUST BEAUTIFUL! I particularly love the matte prints, but I’m glad you offer both as options to my customers. I’m so glad to have found you.”
• “Everyone who I have shown it to loves the print. You do great work!”