Open call for established and emerging Midwest printmaking artists

The Midwest Print Showcase exhibition will be held at the Commonwealth Gallery in Madison,
WI from February 26 to March 4. The show aims to present the talent of up and coming printmakers of the Midwest. All print techniques are eligible to apply, including photographic processes such as cyanotype and darkroom prints (prints may be any size). Submissions with a developed concept/artist statement and display creativity within the medium will be given preference, although all printmakers are welcome to apply. See prospectus PDF file for full details.

Entry fee: $10
Entry Deadline: 12/16/2024

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Exhibition: February 26-March 4 2025Hosted at Commonwealth Gallery in Madison, WI.Must reside within 350 miles of Madison.Artists may submit up to three pieces of any printmaking medium, any size.

All print techniques are eligible to apply, including photographic processes such as cyanotype and darkroom prints (prints may be any size). Submissions with a developed concept/artist statement and display creativity within the medium will be given preference, although all printmakers are welcome to apply. The exhibition is self-hosted by local artists (thus the show is not attached to any organization) and all submission fees go toward gallery rental costs. If submissions exceed gallery costs, a small honorarium may be awarded to some artists. Contact organizer Bryce Dailey with all questions via email at [email protected].

ELIGIBLE:
All print artists 18 and above residing in Midwest states or within 350 miles of Madison, WI.ENTRY FEE:
$10 for up to 3 pieces. Pay via PayPal link: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2WDBVSYHPK68GGALLERY ADDRESS:
100 S Baldwin St, Madison, WI 53703EXHIBITION DATES:
February 26th to March 4th, 2025. Opening event on February 28th.SALES:
Artists keep all money earned from sold pieces.

FILE NAMING:
All submitted artwork files must be named in the format: LASTNAME_TITLE_YEARMADE
Example: Picasso_TheOldGuitarist_1904.DROP-OFF:
Artwork must arrive framed and ready to hang. Selected artists will be contacted in early January with drop-off information.SHIPPING:
Artwork must arrive framed and ready to hang. Selected artists are required to provide a prepaid return shipping label for the return of their artwork after the show.ENTRY PROCEDURE:
Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/VYzGjGGGgqbrBrMe6. Files may also be submitted via email to [email protected] instead.TO PAY:
www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2WDBVSYHPK68GSUBMISSION DEADLINE:
December 16th.Selected artists will be notified by December 30th.