About

The Derby Print Open is an exhibition open to all showcasing contemporary printmaking from artists based in the United Kingdom.
The Derby Print Open was created in 2018, by Green Door Printmaking Studio, with a simple ideology; to promote printmaking and printmakers around the UK.
Over time, the DPO has developed, showcasing artists from all over the UK, partnering with local businesses to add to the cultural impact of the arts within Derbyshire.
Green Door Printmaking Studio is Derbyshire’s only open access artist studio dedicated to the art and craft of innovative and environmentally sound printmaking. We strive to raise the profile of printmaking as a primary art form with a long and distinguished history. We also host and organise the International Print Exchange.
How it works

Applications are open to all and there is no assigned theme. Printmakers are invited to complete a submission form for up to four prints, and (subject to available space) each entrant will be guaranteed to exhibit at least one of the submitted works provided all other guidelines are adhered to.
The exhibition takes place throughout June.
Key Dates
Call for entries open February 1
Applications accepted online until March 31
Shortlisted printmakers notified by April 6
Work delivery week April 23 - May 4
Exhibition open June 1 - 30
Collection of unsold work July 5 - 13
Our Team


The Derby Print Open is organised and hosted by Green Door Printmaking Studio, Derbyshire's only open access printmaking studio dedicated to the art and craft of innovative and environmentally sound printmaking.
The studio was set up with the ethos that printmaking should be accessible to anyone who is interested in exploring and developing their own creative practice with print. We are actively working to create a supportive, vibrant and diverse local printmaking community.
Pandora Johnson
Pandora (Pan) is an illustrator/printmaker/website designer born in Derby. Pan studied for a BA(Hons) Illustration degree at the University of Derby before setting up her own freelance website design business Applebox Designs, catering specifically to artists and small creative businesses.
Steven Allen
Steven is an illustrator/printmaker and cartoonist, originally from Wolverhampton. Steven studied at the University of Derby for a BA (Hons) Illustration for Animation degree before returning to his hometown to study for his Masters Degree in Illustration.
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