The Print Center 101st Annual International Competition
The Print Center 101st Annual International Competition is now open for entries!
The Print Center is very pleased to announce it 101st edition of it annual international competition inviting any artist using photography and/or printmaking as critical components in their work to participate.
Short description
The Print Center 101st Annual International Competition now is calling for entries!
The Print Center is one of the oldest and most prestigious graphic design competitions in the United States that invites any artist using photography and/or printmaking as critical components in their work to participate. Is particularly interested in highlighting local, national and international artists who utilize photography and printmaking in new and intriguing ways, both in content and process.
The Print Center welcomes artists, audiences and participants of diverse backgrounds, races, religions, sexual orientations and gender identities who are inspired by our shared purpose.
Artists whose work pushes the boundaries of traditional photographic and printmaking practices are encouraged to enter. 2D and 3D works are eligible.
Work submitted must have been completed in the last 3 years. Up to 5 images may be submitted and only one submission per person is allowed.
The jurors will select a group of 25 Semifinalists and 10 Finalists.
A wide variety of exhibition, museum acquisition, cash and material prizes are provided by supporters of the ANNUAL to be awarded to Semifinalists and Finalists.
Three of the Finalists will be selected by The Print Center’s curator to receive solo exhibitions along with a honorarium.
Eligibility
Any artist using Photography and/or Printmaking as critical components of their work can enter.
Prize
Semifinalists and Finalists are eligible to receive a wide variety of exhibition, museum acquisition, cash and material prizes generously offered in support of the ANNUAL, including:
➜ Three Solo Exhibitions at The Print Center (Finalists only)
➜ Art Museum of West Virginia University Purchase Award
➜ Stinnett Philadelphia Museum of Art Collection Award
➜ Awagami Paper Award
➜ Callan/McNamara Award ($1,000)
➜ MVS Project Review Award
➜ The Olcott Family Award ($500)
➜ The Print Center Gallery Store Contract
➜ The Print Center Honorary Council Award of Excellence
➜ The Jacqueline L. Zemel Prize for Printmaking ($500)
➜ Numerous additional material prizes
Entry fees
Each entry costs $45 for up to 5 single images or videos.
