Printmaking NOW! (10 Years Later)

Umpqua Valley Arts invites artists who use printmaking techniques as part of their art practice to submit to Printmaking NOW! (10 Years Later). This is a curated and juried exhibition that highlights local, regional, and national artists at any stage of their art career. 

There is no theme, just a focus on printmaking techniques and artists who explore ideas and various modes of printmaking. 

Accepted works are eligible for awards. First Place is $300, Second Place is $200, and Third Place is $100.

Umpqua Valley Arts (UVA) invites artists who use printmaking techniques as part of their art practice to submit to Printmaking NOW! (10 years Later). This is a curated and juried exhibition highlighting contemporary printmakers.

Printmaking is a broad category of art that describes multiple different modes of making and techniques, including (but not limited to) relief printing (woodcuts), intaglio printing (engraving/etching), planographic printing (lithography), and stenciling (screenprinting). For centuries, examples of printmaking techniques have been found throughout history, making it one of the oldest forms of visual art and making reproductions. In 2017, UVA hosted a national call inviting artists to submit artwork celebrating the diverse artistic practices found in printmaking. Now, 10 years later in 2027, we wish to host this exhibition about printmaking again with Printmaking NOW! (10 years later).

For this exhibition, UVA invites local, regional, and national artists to submit artworks that use printmaking methods including (but not limited to) woodcuts, linocuts, screen printing, lithography, intaglio, and more. There will be no specific theme to this exhibit other than a focus on printmaking techniques and artists who explore ideas and various modes of printmaking. The call is open to artworks exploring the limits of printmaking techniques. 

Artworks for this exhibition will be chosen by a curator who resides/works in the Pacific Northwest whom UVA invites to lend their eye and their voice in the broader Pacific Northwest art scene to the exhibition. We are honored to have Heather Halpern, award-winning professional artist and art instructor from Eugene, OR, as the juror for this exhibit. 

Exhibition Calendar:

• Submission Deadline: September 25th
  IMPORTANT NOTE: Entries close at 11:59PM Mountain Time, or 10:59PM Pacific Time.
• Artists Notified: No later than October 30th, 2026
• Art Delivery to UVA: January 4th, 2027
• Opening Reception: January 8th, 2027
• Exhibit Ends: March 13th, 2027
• Artwork Pick-Up: March 15th, 2027
• Artwork Shipped Back: No later than April 2nd, 2027
   

All entries are digitally submitted with digital jpeg files through CaFE. Submissions made using slides, links to websites, physical photographs, paper applications, or resume/CV will not be accepted for jurying. If this is your first time using the CaFE system, we recommend allowing at least an hour to create a CaFE account, upload files, and complete your application.  

CaFE’s upload requirements are as follows: 

• File format: JPEG only
• File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side
• File resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution)
• File size: up to 5 MB maximum

If you have any difficulties with the Call for Entry system, please reach out to the Call for Entry customer support first, then reach out to the Exhibitions Coordinator at ashley@uvarts.com for further assistance.

• All entries must be submitted through Call for Entry. No paper, email, or mailed applications will be accepted.
• Eligible to all established, mid-career and emerging artists.
• Artists may submit up to (3) entries.
• Entries may be in all themes but must be made using printmaking techniques, methods, and mediums. These methods include (but are not limited to) woodcuts, linocuts, screenprinting, monoprinting, lithography, intaglio, monoprinting, and gel plates. Artists exploring the limits of printmaking techniques are also welcome to apply. Please reach out to our Exhibitions Coordinator with any questions about acceptable materials at: ashley@uvarts.com.
• Artwork must have been completed within the last three years and not previously exhibited at UVA.
• All artwork must not exceed 60" on the longest side, fit through a standard 3-foot wide door, and weigh less than 50 lbs. (Some exceptions apply, please reach out to the email at the bottom of this section with any questions about size eligibility).
• Fine art photography prints or video of time-based art or performance art that utilizes soft materials are eligible, but must be accompanied by the sculpture used in the time-based piece or performance.
• Hanging sculptures are accepted, but must have hanging wire or D-Rings (at least 1/8" wide) attached to the back so it can hang from UVA's hanging hardware. IMPORTANT: Sawtooth, French cleats, or other similar hardware that will damage UVA's galleries or floors is NOT accepted.

For questions about the exhibition, eligibility criteria, or rules please email: ashley@uvarts.com.