The Contemporary Print 2026

PrintAustin announces the open call for its 13th annual juried international exhibition, The Contemporary Print. This 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, photopolymer plate (SolarPlates), and monotype. Solely digital and photographic prints are not eligible.

Eligibility 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. Artists accepted into the 2025 The Contemporary Print are also ineligible.

Entry fees are $35 for non-members (includes 3 submissions) or $10 for PrintAustin members (includes 3 submissions). Each additional submission costs $10. Submissions must include 3-6 images (JPEG format at maximum quality), with optional video (0-3 files). The Best in Show prize is $500 in cash and a podcast interview by Hello, Print Friend. The exhibition runs January 16 - February 9, 2026 at Link & Pin Gallery, 2235 E 6th St STE 102, Austin, TX 78702. Juror notifications will be sent in November 2025. Selected artists receive a shipping stipend (minimum $50) and PrintAustin will insure all works while in the gallery. Artists are responsible for return shipping and must include a prepaid return label. Commission on sales is 70% to the artist and 30% to PrintAustin.