Overview

PrintAustin is an artist-led nonprofit organization working with organizations and individuals throughout the Austin visual arts community to showcase traditional and contemporary approaches in printmaking during its annual festival, held from January 15 through February 15. PrintAustin is excited to announce the open call for its 14th annual juried international exhibition, The Contemporary Print.

The Contemporary Print is a survey of traditional printmaking techniques and innovative approaches in contemporary printmaking. While non-traditional or digital output is accepted as a print element, submissions must utilize traditional print media as their primary technique. These include lithography, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, photopolymer plate (i.e. SolarPlates), and monotype. Solely digital and photographic prints are not eligible.

Application / Fees

• $35 entry fee, includes 3 submissions. Each additional submission will have a fee of $10.
• Open to local, national, and international artists 18 years or older.
• Any 2-D or 3-D work including ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, and artist books that uses printmaking as the sole or primary technique in its execution are eligible. Unless an installation, work cannot exceed 72 inches (183 cm) in any direction.

Awards

Best is Show receives $500 in cash and a podcast interview by Hello, Print Friend (English or Spanish).

For the Austin exhibit, artist receives 70% commission, while PrintAustin retains a 30% commission.

More Information / Apply

Click HERE for more information and to apply.