Pacific States Biennial North American (PSBN) Juried Printmaking Exhibition

The Pacific States Biennial North American (PSBN) is a juried printmaking exhibition established by the Art Department Print Studio at the University of Hawaii at Hilo in 1982. The exhibition is open to all artists 18 years or older presently residing anywhere on the North American continent, its islands, and outlying US territories. The exhibition is hosted in conjunction with the Campus Center Gallery with support from the Student Activities Council and the East Hawaii Cultural Center.

Original work in all printmaking media and digital/traditional hybrid prints are eligible. No photography or digital reproductions of original works will be accepted. Works must be completed within the last 2 years and paper size dimensions must not exceed 30" x 40". Artists may submit up to 2 works. The entry fee is $35.00 USD. Selection will be based on juror review of jpeg images submitted following CaFÉ entry media specifications. The 2018 juror is Helen Frederick, a distinguished artist, curator, and founder of Pyramid Atlantic.

First place award includes an artist residency at the University of Hawaii at Hilo covering travel, lodging, per diem, and honorarium. Additional awards include $2000 of Purchase Awards. Accepted work must be sent without mat or frame in a reusable mailing tube or flat package and arrive by September 14, 2018. The exhibition opens November 2, 2018 and closes December 28, 2018. Selected works will be exhibited at UH Hilo Campus Center Gallery and the East Hawaii Cultural Center. Sales will include a 20% commission for the UH Hilo Campus Center Gallery and a 50% commission for the East Hawaii Cultural Center. UH Hilo will cover the cost of return shipping to artists, and all participating artists will receive one color catalog of the exhibition at no cost.