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Find all your art supply needs in one place! Shop Blick for more than 90,000 art supplies online, including the best selection of printmaking, painting and drawing supplies, and more!

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Win a $100 gift coupon! Upload a print that you have made using Blick’s print products, tag it with @blickartmaterials and follow the rules above to be eligible.

Center for Contemporary Printmaking‘s mission has been to support, preserve and advance the art of original prints. The Center is dedicated to increasing awareness, knowledge and appreciation for prints and the process of printmaking through exhibitions, publications, educational programs and artist workshops.

CCP offers internship and scholarship opportunities for students throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the larger metropolitan region. In September 2015, CCP launched the Grace Ross Shanley Memorial Scholarship Program with the goal of educating future printmakers. As part of this program, the Center offers two-year apprentice/mentor opportunities for high school juniors through their senior year, enrolling students from many of our area high schools.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload your print and tag it with @contemprints and follow the rules above for a chance to win! CCP is offering a free entry into their 15th Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibition, in the summer of 2025, as the prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. 

Creative Arts Workshop is a nonprofit regional center for creativity that has served the Greater New Haven area since 1961. As an anchor institution located in the heart of the award-winning Audubon Arts District, CAW offers a wide range of visual arts classes and engagement in creativity in its own three-story building with fully-equipped studios in eight disciplines, and an active exhibition and public programming schedule. CAW’s classes are open to students of all ages and levels of experience.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload and tag @creativeartsworkshop, while following the rules above to win a free printmaking class at our New Haven, Connecticut studio.

Double Elephant Print Workshop is a not-for-profit open-access printmaking studio established in 1997. Situated in Exeter, UK, it provides facilities, courses, and outreach projects in printmaking for anyone with an interest in the arts. They believe in providing opportunities for people to explore printmaking in all its many forms. The workshop hosts regular exhibitions, outreach projects, and courses for beginners and experienced printmakers alike.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload your print, tag it with @doubleelephantprintworkshop, and follow the rules above for a chance to win a free online printmaking course (of your choosing) offered by Double Elephant.

Edinburgh Printmakers is a creative centre for printmaking and the visual arts in Edinburgh, Scotland. The printmaking studio welcomes anyone interested in joining our courses or becoming a member. It was established in 1967 as the first open-access studio in the UK and is one of the largest in Europe. Set in Castle Mills, a beautiful heritage building that was formerly a rubber factory and brewery complex, Edinburgh Printmakers is a charity that fosters a creative atmosphere for both the local community and visitors to enjoy. 

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload your print, tag it with @edinburghprintmakers, and follow the rules above for a chance to win a free ticket to one of our popular Pick’ n’ Mix Printmaking workshops, worth £40. The winner can choose from any of the available workshops in 2024. This prize is aimed at printmakers local to Scotland.

The Hand Magazine is based in Prairie Village, Kansas and has been in publication since 2013, releasing four issues a year. The Hand is dedicated to being the world’s premier forum for “alternative” and historic photographic processes and all types of printmaking. We encourage inspiration, education, and community for artists using unique, mixed media, experimental, and idiosyncratic “reproduction-based” techniques. We are proud to be a reader-supported, ad-free, independent publication.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload an image of your hand holding your print and tag it with @thehandmagazine for a chance to win one of two full one-year subscriptions, a $50 value! (Open to US residents only)

Founded in London in 2000, Jackson’s offers a vast range of fine art materials to artists from all over the world. At the heart of Jackson’s is a commitment to providing you with the finest art materials. With our expertise and knowledge, we are confident that we can supply you with the materials you need to realise your unique creative potential. We’ve opened a warehouse in Maine, which means quicker and more economical deliveries of art materials to artists in the US, as well as a local Customer Service Team.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload a print that you have made using Jackson’s Art Supplies products, tag it with @jacksons_art and follow the rules above for a chance to win £100 worth of Jackson’s products!

For over 40 years, Melbourne Etching Supplies has been providing printmakers and artists with quality products, both locally here in Fitzroy, and online Australia-wide. All of our staff are professionally trained practicing artists. They bring with them an extensive range of product knowledge and industry experience, which in turn allows them to be able to provide technical advice across a number of art or print topics, at any time.

Our art supply and printing range varies from popular tools and products to fine art, stationery and educational books. We also proudly stock one of the widest ranges of printmaking presses in the state. Suitable for a wide number of printing jobs, all our printmaking presses are made from quality parts and are manufactured locally. We can also distribute all presses and products both nationally and internationally, and are relied upon for art supplies by a large number of schools Australia-wide, each year.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload a print that you have made using Melbourne Etching Supplies products, tag it with @melbourne.etching.supplies and follow the rules above for a chance to win a $200 prize pack that includes Speedball printmaking products and Hahnemuhle papers! (Open to Australian residents only)

Newcastle Printmakers Workshop, established in 1979, is Australia’s longest running community based open access printmaking workshop.  We offer facilities for artist printmakers in Newcastle, the Hunter region and beyond in the state of New South Wales.  We are a volunteer led organization with a spacious workshop available for etching, relief printing, silkscreen, solar plate and lithography.  We run regular workshops and exhibitions to support both budding and seasoned printmakers to hone their skills.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload a print with chine collé as an element, tag it with @newcastle_printmakers, use the hashtag #newcastle_printmakers in the caption, and follow the rules above for a chance to win! NPW is offering two prizes: an NPW printmaking apron valued at $30 – open to all printmakers around the globe, and a $200 voucher towards a printmaking workshop (valid for 12 months) – open to Australian residents only.

Prizes are not redeemable for cash, prizes are not transferable for other workshops/materials. Must be redeemed by 10 May 2025.

Every member of Pegasus Art‘s friendly, knowledgeable and approachable team is a gifted artist. Through our passion and expertise we have created an outstanding collection of art materials and supplies for both amateur and professional artists worldwide. Working from our the stunning Griffin Mill Shop near Stroud in Gloucestershire, our comprehensive range is backed by an efficient and informative service which has gained an enviable reputation throughout the artistic community.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload a print that you have made using Pegasus Art products, tag it with @pegasusartshop and follow the rules above for a chance to win a £50 Pegasus Art Gift Voucher good for printmaking materials including Cranfield inks, lino, tools, and much more!

Printopia Festival provides a physical platform to bring together the printmaking community, which includes all artists who use the process and medium in their arts practice and extends to all works on paper such as book arts, letterpress and paper cutting. Spend Print Day with us this May 3-5 in New Zealand!

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Win a Printopia Prize Pack mixture of fabulous Printopia merch including a print and printmaking materials! To be eligable for this prize post a print, tag it with @printopia_festival and follow the rules above. Follow Printopia and PDiM on social media and tag two friends who like printmaking. Spread the love!

Washi Arts represents artisan papermakers in Japan who create a range of papers ideal for printmaking. Our sole focus is Japanese papers, tools, and supplies for creative artists and businesses. By having this focus we can offer our customers the widest range of papers for a variety of uses. The papers we offer are available in an incredibly wide range of fibers, colors, patterns, weights, and sizes.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload your print, tag it with @washiarts and follow the rules above for a chance to win.The selected winner will receive a prize package valued at $120 containing 5 sheets each of Kizuki Kozo sized handmade Japanese paper, 5 sheets of Uwa Senka sized (kozo fiber) handmade Japanese paper, Kozuke sized (mixed fiber) Japanese paper, and Kitakata Classic (salago / Philippine gampi) Japanese paper.

Alternatively, if there are any entries utilizing the chine collé technique, using Japanese paper, the award will consist of 4 packages of chine collé tissues, our chine collé sampler, and 2 packages of handmade Japanese papers for chine collé, valued at $170.00

Pieces considered for the Washi Arts award and Chine Collé award must be on Japanese made paper of kozo, gampi or mitsumata fiber. Printmakers wanting to order Japanese papers for Print Day in May 2024 can receive a 16% discount to celebrate the PDIM anniversary. Use code PDIM2024 at checkout for the discount at www.washiarts.com

Unique State Art Space is a printmaking hub in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, with a drive to support and grow regional creative practices through community engagement, skills development, and art for well-being. We are proud to sponsor Print Day in May!

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Only printmakers in Australia are eligible. There will be two prizes available: 1 for local artists from the Riverina Region and 1 for Australian artists:

• The winning local printmaker will receive a ticket to attend one of our 2024 printmaking workshops (Woodcut on 29 June or Sunprints on Fabric on 30 November). Prize is valued at $220 and includes tuition, materials and catered lunch, snacks, and refreshments.
  To be considered follow the rules above, tag with @uniquestate_artspace and @creativeriverina, and use the
  hashtags #uniquestateartspace and #creativeriverina in the caption.
  
• The winning Australian printmaker will receive their choice of an Intaglio or Relief materials bundle from Unique State Art Space valued at $220.
  To be considered follow the rules above, tag with @uniquestate_artspace and @australianprintmakers, and use the
  hashtags #uniquestateartspace and #australianprintmakers in the caption.

Prizes are not redeemable for cash, prizes not transferable for other workshops/materials.  Must be redeemed by 31 December 2024.

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Verdigris Gallery is an inclusive, community-oriented art gallery and printmaking studio in Essex, Connecticut, run by two artists.  We host art exhibits, receptions, artist talks and other events; showcase our own works and those of other artists we admire; make art, run printmaking classes & instruction, drop-in art sessions; and more.  We’re passionate about all things art; our goal & joy is to share our passion and skills with others and contribute to the Connecticut River & Shoreline arts community.

THIS YEAR’S PRIZE: Upload your print, tag it with @verdigrisgallery and follow the rules above for a chance to win one 90-minute session of individualized printmaking instruction in our Essex, CT studio.