The Contemporary Print 2022

PrintAustin announces the open call for its 9th annual juried international exhibition, The Contemporary Print, presented in collaboration with Big Medium and juried by John Hitchcock. The exhibition will be held at Big Medium Gallery during PrintAustin 2022.

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, including lithography, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, photo polymer plate (SolarPlates), and monotype. Solely digital and photographic prints are not eligible. The exhibition is 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 are eligible. Unless an installation, work cannot exceed 72 inches (183 cm) in any direction. Works that have exhibited in past The Contemporary Print exhibitions are not eligible.

Entry fee is $35 for non-members (up to 3 entries) or $1 for PrintAustin members, with $10 per additional entry over 3. Submit 3-10 images (JPEG format at maximum quality) and up to 3 video files (MP4). The Speedball Arts Award of $500 will be given. Selected artists receive a shipping stipend (minimum $50) and PrintAustin will insure all works while in the gallery. Artist receives 70% commission on sales, while Big Medium and PrintAustin split 30%. Exhibition dates are January 14 – February 15, 2022, with opening reception Friday, January 14, 7-10 PM at Big Medium, 916 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas. Shipped artwork must be delivered January 8-11, 2022. Email notifications sent by December 1, 2021.