“Impressions – the Art of the Print” A national juried exhibition.

“ImPRESSions” is a national juried exhibit of original printmaking art. All printmaking methods are accepted. The goal of the exhibit is to present original printmaking methods and to educate visitors about printmaking as an art form and the difference between the art form of printmaking versus the reproduction of art called a “print.”
 

Timeline:

Monday, January 12, 2023: Application deadline.

Friday, January 13 – Wednesday, January 18, 2023: Online jury process.

Friday, January 20, 2023: Notifications to artists

Wed - Mon, February 15- 20 2023: Shipped work due

Monday, February 20, 2023: Hand delivery of artwork due

Friday, February 25, 2023: Opening Reception

Monday, April 3, 2023: Pick up of artwork

Week of April 10th, 2023: Shipped work sent out

This juried exhibit will present the many different types of printmaking methods, including monotype, etchings, drypoint, lithography, woodcut, linocut, collagraph, and screenprint. Final printed substrate does not have to be paper. Work must have been completed within the last 24 months.  Work that has been previously displayed at TCA is not eligible.  All work must be the original creation of the artist.

ARTWORK:

No art may be removed from the exhibit prior to the close of the exhibition on Sunday, April 4, 2022, including sold art.

JUROR: Jennifer Clarke

Born in the UK. Graduated from Goldsmiths College School of Art, London in sculpture and printmaking. Moved to Denmark and worked for forty years as a conservator of decorative arts. She returned to printmaking in the mid 90’s attending workshops to learn about non-toxic printmaking. Twelve years ago she discovered mezzotint which has become her main medium. She has exhibited her mezzotints in juried shows nationally and internationally, winning several awards for best in show and purchase awards.

In 2016 she moved permanently to the US and in 2020 became an American citizen. 

Recent Exhibitions

• International Mezzotint Festival Biennales in Ekaterinburg, Russia in 2015, 2017 and 2019
• Group Show, Honen Temple, Kyoto, Japan 2019
• GALAX 55 National Competition & Exhibition, Galesburg IL, 2021/ Best in Show
• 26th and 27th Parkside National Juried Print Exhibitions, Kenosha WI, 2019 and 2021
• 64 Arts National Juried Exhibition, Buchanan Center for the Arts, Monmouth IL, 2019, 2021, 2022
• Remarque Print Workshop International Juried Exhibitions, Albuquerque NM, 2019, 2021
• Brand Library Art Center 49th and 50th Annual National Juried Exhibitions Works on Paper, Glendale CA, 2021, 2022
• 35th Annual McNeese Juried National Works on Paper, Lake Charles LA, 2022/Purchase Award
• Extreme Pressure Biennial of American Prints, College of Central Florida, Ocala FL, 2022

A more comprehensive list of shows and awards can be seen at: www.jenniferclarke.dk

AWARDS:

Awards will be selected by the juror in person and presented during the opening reception.

Best of Show:                $500
Award of Excellence:    $300
Award of Merit:              $200
Honorable Mention:       $100
Honorable Mention:       $100
 

PRESENTATION:

All artwork must arrive ready to hang.  If framed, work must be suitably matted, (white, black or neutral colors preferred), simply framed and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers.  TCA reserves the right to disqualify any selected entry upon arrival that does not meet the above requirements or is deemed unsuitable for display.

JURY/FEES

Payments are made at the end of the CaFE™ entry process either via credit card online or a check mailed to the art center. 

Jurying will be done on the basis of digital images in a jpg format only. Up to five (5) works may be entered for consideration. 

Non-refundable fee 
$35 ($32 with TCA Member discount) for the first 2 entries
$3 each additional entry image up to 3 entries 
($2 each additional image fee with TCA Member discount) 

The Member discount code is PRINT23 for the entry fee which includes the first 2 images. Additional image entries will receive a discount with the code PRINT23X.  Discounts are taken at checkout. You must be a current member to use the discount code.  Any submissions by nonmembers taking the member discount will be disqualified from the jurying process without refund. Members receive discounts on fees to all exhibitions as well as discounts in our gift shop and to special events. To renew your membership or become a new member of TCA, please register on our website at www.Tubacarts.org or call 520-398-2371.

SALES:

All work must be for sale. TCA will retain a 40% commission.  Price work accordingly. 

SHIPPING:

Artists are responsible for shipping to and from TCA.  Unsold work will be shipped back to the artist after close of the exhibition.  Artists must provide a barcoded preprinted PREPAID shipping label for the return of their artwork.  Please, no Styrofoam peanuts.

Tubac Center of the Arts is the core of Tubac's artistic heritage and identity.  We pursue excellence in serving as a venue for artistic expression, appreciation, and learning for those who create and enjoy art in southern Arizona.

MAIL via USPS:

Tubac Center of the Arts

P.O. BOX 1911

Tubac, AZ 85646

SHIPPING via FedX or UPS

Tubac Center of the Arts

9 Plaza Road

Tubac, AZ 85646

Application Requirements

Application Requirements: Submit images only.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility: All artists 18 years or older residing in the US may submit artwork that is an original hand created art print using any printmaking method.