The Print Center 97th Annual International Competition
The Print Center 97th Annual International Competition now is over!
The Print Center 97th Annual International Competition: The Print Center is very pleased to announce 97th edition of it annual international competition and invites any artist using photography and/or printmaking as critical components in their work to participate.
About Competition
The Print Center 97th 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.
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.
Three of the Finalists will be selected by The Print Center’s curator to receive solo exhibitions at The Print Center (January–March 2023) along with a honorarium. Selected artists will work with Curator Jensen Bryan on the selection of works and installation design.
Eligibility
Any artist using Photography and/or Printmaking as critical components in their work can enter.
Prize
Three of the Finalists will be selected by The Print Center’s curator to receive solo exhibitions at The Print Center (January–March 2023) along with a honorarium. Selected artists will work with Curator Jensen Bryan on the selection of works and installation design.
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, including:
➜ Three Solo Exhibitions at The Print Center (Finalists only)
➜ Stinnett Philadelphia Museum of Art Collection Award
➜ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Purchase Award
➜ Art Museum of West Virginia University Purchase Award
➜ The Jacqueline L. Zemel Prize for Printmaking
➜ The Print Center Honorary Council Award of Excellence
➜ Stockbridge Fine Art Printing Award ($250 value)
➜ The Print Center Honorary Council Award of Excellence
➜ Two-year Print Center Gallery Store Contract
➜ Numerous additional cash and material prizes awards
Entry fees
Each entry costs $45.