Call for Entries 2021
The Derby Print Open is an exhibition open to all, showcasing contemporary printmaking from artists based in the United Kingdom.
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.
We are celebrating our 4th Derby Print Open in 2021! This year we invite printmakers to submit unframed work to be showcased in a virtual exhibition in June!
Applications open: 1st February 2021
Deadline for submissions: Fri 30th April 2021
Submissions
Unframed Print Submissions
We invite printmakers to submit up to five (5) original unframed prints per entrant smaller than A3 in size. Upon selection, printmakers will be invited to include up to five (5) additional unframed prints from the same edition (where possible).
£25 per entrant
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Derby Print Open 2021
Deadline for submissions - 30th April 2021
How it works
Applications are open to all and there is no assigned theme.
Printmakers are invited to complete an online submission form before the deadline, and (subject to available space) each entrant will be guaranteed at least one of their submitted works being exhibited, provided all other guidelines are adhered to.
All submission fees are non-refundable and offset costs incurred for administration, installation and promotional literature for the Derby Print Open. All works are subject to a 30% commission fee if sold. NFS works are accepted.
The virtual exhibition will take place throughout June.
Important Dates
February 1st
Call for entries open
Feb - April
Applications accepted online
April 30th
Deadline for applications
May
Applications will be shortlisted and all printmakers notified by 7th May
May 15th
Deadline to approve catalogue pages
June
Virtual exhibition showing 1st - 30th June
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