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2026 North American Print Biennial

The Boston PrintmakersLocation TBD

Deadline

February 15, 2026

109 days left

Application Fee

FEES

Rewards

Multiple Rewards

Interest

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About This Opportunity

Presenting the best in contemporary and traditional printmaking, the North American Print Biennial has long been recognized as one of the most prestigious events in printmaking. Founded in 1947, the mission of the Boston Printmakers is to promote public

knowledge of printmaking, encourage and support artists working in printmaking, and promote excellence and innovation within the field of printmaking.

**Calendar 2025-26**

* **April 27 – May 12, 2026** Period to receive all shipped work

* **June 6, 2026** Hand delivered work received at 808 Gallery, Boston University

* **Saturday, September 19, 2026** Public Reception and Juror’s Talk

* **Saturday November 21, 2026** Exhibition closes

* **November 21, 2026** Pick up of hand delivered work at 808 Gallery

* **November 30, 2026** Return of shipped work

What You'll Get

Rewards Details

Types: EXHIBITION, CASHPRIZE

**Exhibition** in the the North American Print Biennial. **Prizes** $10,000 is available in juror-designated purchase prizes and materials awards. The Boston Printmakers’ purchase prizes are placed into permanent collections at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MA; Boston Athenaeum; and the Boston Printmakers Collection at the Boston Public Library. Additionally, this show generates a large number of sales through patron and public purchases.

Application Requirements

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Eligibility

Geographic Requirements

US; CA

Other Requirements

North American artists 18 years and older are eligible to enter. Original, innovative works in all printmaking media are eligible. Photographs, offset reproductions, or reproductions of artwork originally produced in another medium will not be considered. Submitted work may not have been exhibited in any other Boston Printmakers exhibition. Artists may submit up to three digital images of original prints completed within the time frame of 2023-2026.

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DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026
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The Boston Printmakers

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