---
title: The Contemporary Print 2027
description: >-
  14th annual juried international printmaking exhibition in Austin, Texas,
  juried by Lauren Rosenblum, with a $500 Best in Show prize and shipping
  stipend.
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type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-07'
programType: Exhibition
organization: PrintAustin Collective
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/printaustin-collective'
deadline: '2026-10-31'
entryFee: 35 USD
location: 'The Art Galleries (TAG) at Austin Community College, Austin, TX, United States'
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compensationRange: >-
  Best in Show: $500 cash plus a podcast interview by Hello, Print Friend;
  shipping stipend of at least $50 for selected artists; 70% sales commission to
  artist
disciplines:
  - printmaking
  - lithography
  - relief
  - intaglio
  - silkscreen
  - photopolymer plate
  - monotype
  - ceramics
  - sculpture
  - mixed media
  - artist books
---

# The Contemporary Print 2027

**Hosted by:** PrintAustin Collective

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** The Art Galleries (TAG) at Austin Community College, Austin, TX, United States | **Deadline:** October 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "A survey of traditional printmaking techniques and innovative approaches in contemporary printmaking"

PrintAustin is excited to announce the open call for its 14th annual juried international exhibition, The Contemporary Print. Presented in collaboration with The Art Galleries (TAG) at Austin Community College, this year's exhibition will be juried by Lauren Rosenblum, The Print Center's Jensen Bryan Curator. The Contemporary Print is a survey of traditional printmaking techniques and innovative approaches in contemporary printmaking.

While non-traditional or digital output is accepted as a print element, submissions must utilize traditional print media as their primary technique. These include lithography, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, photopolymer plate (i.e. SolarPlates), and monotype. Solely digital and photographic prints are not eligible.

### Prizes

Best is Show receives $500 in cash and a podcast interview by Hello, Print Friend (English or Spanish). EXHIBITION DATES: January 21 - March 20, 2027. VENUE: The Art Galleries (TAG) at Austin Community College, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, TX.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** printmaking, lithography, relief, intaglio, silkscreen, photopolymer plate, monotype, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, artist books
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to local, national, and international artists 18 years or older. Any 2-D or 3-D work including ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, and artist books that uses printmaking as the sole or primary technique in its execution are eligible. Unless an installation, work cannot exceed 72 inches (183 cm) in any direction. Solely digital and photographic prints are not eligible.

Works that have exhibited in past The Contemporary Print exhibitions are not eligible. Artists that were accepted into our 2025 The Contemporary Print are also ineligible. Submission limit: 1 (entry includes 3 submissions).

### Additional Requirements

Submit 3-6 images (minimum 3, maximum 6 total media; up to 3 video files allowed). JPEG files with "Quality" set to Maximum; MP3 for audio and MP4 for video if essential to represent the work. All submissions must include at least one JPEG. File naming: First Name_Last Name_Image # (e.g. Albrecht_Durer_1.jpg). Entry includes 3 submissions; each additional submission is $10. Once selected, artists will be required to submit hi-res images of their work along with an artist statement.

## Compensation & Benefits

Best in Show: $500 cash plus a podcast interview by Hello, Print Friend; shipping stipend of at least $50 for selected artists; 70% sales commission to artist

**Includes:** Prize, Stipend, Travel grant

Best in Show receives $500 in cash and a podcast interview by Hello, Print Friend (English or Spanish). Selected artists will receive a shipping stipend, courtesy of PrintAustin. Stipend amount minimum will be $50, exact amount TBD. Artists are responsible for return shipping and must include a prepaid return label.

## What's Provided

- **Travel Support:** Available - Selected artists will receive a shipping stipend, courtesy of PrintAustin.

Stipend amount minimum will be $50, exact amount TBD. Artists are responsible for return shipping, and must include a prepaid return label. Shipped work must be packaged in a reusable carton, box, or crate. No packing peanuts. Shipped works must be delivered to PrintAustin in December. Hand-delivery arranged upon request only.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 3, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 21, 2027
- **Program End:** March 20, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** info@printaustin.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17696