PrintAustin is excited to announce the open call for its 11th annual juried international exhibition, The Contemporary Print. Presented in collaboration with ICOSA, this year’s exhibition will be juried by Mark Pascale, the Janet and Craig Duchossois Curator in the Department of Prints and Drawings at The Art Institute of Chicago and Senior Lecturer in Print Media at the School of the Art Institute.

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. These include lithography, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, photopolymer plate (i.e. SolarPlates), and monotype.

Solely digital and photographic prints are not eligible. For questions regarding eligible media, please contact info@printaustin.org.

Please visit printaustin.org or email info@printaustin.org for more information.

EXHIBITION DATES:  January 19 - February 17, 2024
MEET THE JUROR & MEMBERS PREVIEW: TBD
OPENING RECEPTION:  TBD
VENUE: ICOSA, 916 Springdale Road, Building 2, #102, Austin, Texas 78702

ABOUT PRINTAUSTIN  
PrintAustin is an artist-led nonprofit organization working with organizations and individuals throughout the Austin visual arts community to showcase traditional and contemporary approaches in printmaking during its annual festival, held January 15 through February 15. Visit printaustin.org to learn more about our open calls, and other exhibition and collaboration opportunities. You may also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
 

ABOUT ICOSA
ICOSA is an artist-run nonprofit space that showcases a diverse range of contemporary art and programming.

ICOSA is a network of artists committed to providing exhibition space free of the constraints of the traditional gallery model, as well as a platform for dialoguing with audiences. ICOSA’s culture empowers artists to develop their creative and professional ambitions, continuously culminating in a wide range of events, from art shows to educational programs, as well as in cooperative partnerships with diverse organizations.

ICOSA’s programming ignites ideas and relationships between the Austin and global art communities: compliments of its member artists who are producing some of the region’s highest-caliber contemporary art and art discussion. ICOSA preserves a sustainable lifestyle for local artists and engages in dialogue with art lovers throughout the region and beyond.

Learn more at icosacollective.com

ABOUT THE JUROR  
Mark Pascale is a lithographer and curator with an in-depth knowledge of contemporary and historical techniques of printmaking. He has been active in the Chicago art world for over forty years, as a curator, researcher, and teacher. Currently, he is Janet and Craig Duchossois Curator in the Department of Prints and Drawings at The Art Institute of Chicago, and concurrently Senior Lecturer in Print Media, at School of the Art Institute. He has an impressive record of exhibitions and publications, most recently for the exhibition catalogues Lygia Pape: Tecelares, Joseph E. Yoakum: What I Saw, Hairy Who? 1966–1969, Charles White, Along the Lines: Selected Drawings by Saul Steinberg, Martin Puryear: Multiple Dimensions, Contemporary Drawings from the Irving Stenn Jr. Collection, and Jasper Johns: Gray. In addition, Pascale remains active as a lecturer and presenter, with venues including The Museum of Modern Art, Cranbrook Academy, Chazen Museum, University of Wisconsin-Madison; IMPACT IV International Printmaking Conference, Berlin and Poznan, Poland (Session Chair); and the Mid America Print Council Conference at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (panelist). Currently, he is working on exhibitions including a retrospective of the work of Christina Ramberg (2024), as well as a focus on four Chicago artists, Evelyn Statsinger, Ted Halkin, Barbara Rossi, and Christina Ramberg.

ELIGIBILITY 
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 in its execution are eligible. Unless an installation, work cannot exceed 72 inches (183 cm) in any direction. Artists may enter multiple images/detail images for entries consisting of installations or 3-D works by sending attachments to info@printaustin.org.

Works that have exhibited in past The Contemporary Print exhibitions are not eligible to be considered for this year’s exhibition. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide a fresh and current survey of printmaking today.

IMPORTANT DATES

AUG 14                Call opens!
OCT 1                  Registration Deadline! All entries due by 11:59 PM (MT)
OCT                     Jury begins selection
NOV 1                  Email notifications sent to all artists
JANUARY           Refer to direct correspondence from PrintAustin for updated info. Hand-delivery arranged upon request only. 
JAN 19 - FEB 17, 2024  Exhibition dates for Austin. Santa Fe dates are TBD, but will be in April 2023.

COMMISSIONS & FEES
We encourage artwork sales. For the Austin exhibit, artist receives 70% commission, while PrintAustin retains a 30% commission. Commissions on sales will help support PrintAustin's programming. 

SALES & COPYRIGHTS  
Your entry grants PrintAustin and ICOSA permission to use artist statements, artist biography, and image(s) of your work in catalogs, websites, and any marketing or public relations materials. PrintAustin will provide image credit with information you provide on your application.

FEES AND DISCOUNTS
PrintAustin Members: $10 entry fee, includes 3 submissions. Each additional submission will have a fee of $10. Visit printaustin.org/membership to become a member. Be sure to register using the same name as your membership or your entry will be automatically deleted on the date the call closes.

Fee for non-members: $35 entry fee, includes 3 submissions. Each additional submission will have a fee of $10. We understand that the pandemic has affected artists disproportionately. If you are unable to pay the application fee, please contact us at info@printaustin.org as we have a limited number of comped entries--sponsored by Speedball Arts--for this reason. For those able to pay and help support our organization, the entry fee is due at the time of submission.

FILE FORMAT: JPEG (“Quality” set to Maximum).  Audio and video files may be submitted if essential to represent the work (i.e. time-based works, etc.). MP3 files may be submitted for audio. MP4 files may be submitted for video. All submissions must include at least one JPEG.

File Name: First Name_Last Name_Image # (e.g.: Albrecht_Durer_1.jpg.)

CATALOG: Once selected, artists will be required to submit hi-res images of their work along with an artist statement. 

FRAMING REQUIREMENTS  Once accepted, all work must be presented professionally as a cohesive group show. For this purpose, we require the following:
o    Prints should be professionally matted/floated and framed, and be installation ready
o    No sawtooth hangers
o    Plexiglass only
o    White or off-white mats
o    Frames should be white or natural wood only
International artists have the option to ship prints rolled or flat, and unframed (to be hung with a magnet system provided by PrintAustin).
Exceptions to above requirements include only works larger than 40 inches, 3-D works, and artist books.

For any special installation requirements, artist must provide a visual and detailed instructions included in the packaging or via email. We strongly encourage artists to contact info@printaustin.org to discuss special installation prior to shipping.

To ensure the quality of the exhibition, PrintAustin reserves the right to exclude any entry that presents complex hanging/exhibition problems or is not professionally framed.

PrintAustin may also reject any work that is not accurately represented in the digital file. The decision is final.

NOTIFICATIONS
Email notifications will be sent to all artists by November 1, 2024.

SHIPPING AND INSURANCE
o    Selected artists will receive a shipping stipend, courtesy of PrintAustin. Stipend amount minimum will be $50, exact amount TBD.
o    Artists are responsible for return shipping, and must include a prepaid return label. Your work will not be installed without it. What we suggest doing is creating an account with Fed Ex or UPS so your return shipping can be from Austin or from Santa Fe. The bar code should allow for the amount to be deducted regardless of where it's being shipped from. **IMPORTANT: While selected artists will receive a shipping stipend, artists are responsible for arranging shipping. You MUST include an easily located prepaid return shipping label with artwork. If you do not, your work will not be included in exhibit.
o    Shipped work must be packaged in a reusable carton, box, or crate.
o    NO PACKING PEANUTS.
o    PrintAustin will insure all works while in the gallery.
o    Artists are responsible for any damage or loss during transit.
o    Shipped works must be delivered to PrintAustin in January (see direct email from PrintAustin)
o    Hand-delivery arranged upon request ONLY.

An artist statement and a high resolution jpeg of selected work will be required and requested once accepted for catalogue and promotional media use. Loan agreement will be provided by PrintAustin and Form & Concept, if applicable, and will be emailed with your acceptance. Signed agreement must accompany the artwork when shipping.

Shipping address will be provided upon acceptance. 
 

Application Requirements

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. These include lithography, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, photo polymer plate (i.e. SolarPlates), and monotype.

Solely digital and photographic prints are not eligible. For questions regarding eligible media, please contact info@printaustin.org.

Eligibility Criteria

ELIGIBILITY 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 in its execution are eligible. Unless an installation, work cannot exceed 72 inches (183 cm) in any direction. Artists may enter multiple images/detail images for entries consisting of installations or 3-D works by sending attachments to info@printaustin.org.