Tainan International Print Exhibition

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New Horizons in Contemporary Printed Art, New Styles and Connections in the Asia-Pacific Region

Artists from Sydney Printmakers who were invited to participate in this show are Seong Cho, Anthea Boesenberg, Anna Russell and Andrew Totman

The Prints Kuroshio: 2024 Tainan International Print Exhibition is a significant international art event highlighting exceptional print art from the Asia-Pacific region. Artists from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the United States, Australia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and other countries have been invited to Tainan for an exchange of ideas and cultures via the time-honored art form of printmaking. Taiwan, surrounded by important Pacific Ocean currents such as the Kuroshio, is a symbol of the powerful natural forces that transcend national borders, which themselves hint at the movements of the twin forces of ‘culture’ and ‘art.’ As a key route for these Pacific currents, Taiwan has long been a point of convergence bringing Eastern and Western cultures together. This exhibition draws on this symbolism, positioning Taiwan as a nexus for different kinds of Asian-Pacific art while celebrating the diversity and innovation of contemporary printmaking.

Making International Connections Through Printmaking

Printmaking, as a cross-cultural art form, combines technical precision with raw expressive power, allowing for diverse interpretations of contemporary society and personal emotions by artists. The Prints Kuroshio  exhibition aims to highlight the shared nature and connectivity of print art – a connectivity that is not limited to geography, but one which extends to artistic thought and creative spirit. By showcasing outstanding printed works from various countries in a single location – Tainan – this event brings together the fruits of artistic expression from several different cultures, allowing viewers to experience the vibrant growth and diverse perspectives of printed art from around the world.

As a medium, printed art transcends borders, languages, and cultural barriers, serving as an important bridge for international exchange. Each artist carries with them their home nation’s unique history and cultural background, and uses printmaking to create works that reflect societal realities and life experiences. This exhibition represents not only a dialogue between print artists from different countries, but a grand cultural event connecting Taiwan with the wider Asian-Pacific art community.

The works featured in this exhibition delve deeply into major contemporary issues, with meditations on such themes as environmental changes, social concerns, life, and identity. Through printmaking, artists express their awareness and contemplation of the modern world, their pieces capturing individual emotions while simultaneously responding to global issues. In viewing them, we see how contemporary artists use printmaking to explore our evolving world and the future direction of humankind.

The Cultural Value and Significance in the Asia-Pacific Region of the Tainan International Printmaking Exhibition

The Prints Kuroshio: 2024 Tainan International Print Exhibition underscores Taiwan’s significant role in the Asian-Pacific art and cultural spheres, as well as highlighting the charm and vibrancy of Tainan as Taiwan’s cultural capital. As the former capital city, Tainan boasts a prime geographic location and a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal nexus for Asian-Pacific printmaking art. This year, the exhibition coincides with the grand finale of Tainan 400,which celebrates Tainan’s deep-rooted cultural assets and diverse historical legacy. Hosting the international print exhibition here pays homage to this historic city and reinforces Tainan’s standing as a unique cultural stronghold.

With the ocean currents as its symbol, this exhibition also emphasizes Taiwan’s importance within the Asia-Pacific region’s geopolitics, culture, and artistic exchange. By bringing together artistic forces from across nations, it aims to create a powerful artistic current that demonstrates Taiwan’s place on the global cultural map through artistic expression, while also injecting new creative energy and cultural value into both Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region.

Supervisor︱Tainan City Government

Organizer︱Tainan Art Museum

Co-organizer︱Evergreen Graphic Art Association

Biennale Internationale d’Estampe, Canada

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The call for entries for the 14th Biennale internationale d’estampe contemporaine de Trois-Rivières is aimed all professional artists who work in printmaking. Interested artists must complet the entry form, submit between 5 to 7 works or 5 photos of 1 installation project, an artist’s statement of 150 words (maximum)(obligatory) in French or in English and pay the entry fees according to the place of residence. Only one entry per artist is accepted, whether it is for an individual file, a project done by a duo or by a collective of artists.
Generalities – Open call for the 14th edition
Five steps to register online

5th International Mokuhanga Conference 2024

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The Fifth International Mokuhanga Conference – Echizen
Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Imadate Art Center and Echizen Washi Village
April 4 to 6, 2024

Neilton Clarke, Roslyn Kean and Susan Rushforth have all had their work accepted for the exhibition which accompanies this conference, and all three are planning to travel to Japan to attend the conference.

Inheritance & Innovation: Mokuhanga Artists Explore Japanese Paper

The Fifth International Mokuhanga Conference will be held in Echizen City, home of the Okamoto-Otaki shrine dedicated to the goddess of papermaking. The province of Echizen is renowned for its production of Japanese washi and other traditional crafts.

This conference will focus on Japanese traditional papermaking and the innovative use of handmade washi by contemporary mokuhanga artists. Artists and papermakers will come together for demonstrations and workshops by expert craftspeople, along with an open portfolio session and a product showcase. Workshops will include papermaking, paper sizing, and test printing on Echizen paper.

This will be an excellent opportunity to appreciate the wide variety of Japanese papers and to learn about the history of papermaking in Japan. International mokuhanga artists will be invited to submit work for a juried exhibition of small works. The conference will be followed by an optional bus tour to Nara, with visits to traditional sumi ink workshops and museums.

Details will be posted on 2024.mokuhanga.org as they become available.

11th International Printmaking Biennial, Douro, Portugal, 2023

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    Neilton Clarke, Mountain Shift #2, woodblock print & chine-collé, 2023

Sydney Printmakers Neilton Clarke, Evan Pank, and Anne Starling are exhibiting in the current 11th International Printmaking Biennial, Douro, Portugal, running until October 31 across multiple venues in the Douro region of Portugal, also well known for its winemaking culture.

For more information :  https://bienaldouro.com

International Mokuhanga Conference Call for Entries

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CALL FOR ENTRIES

木版画と和紙　ー継承と革新
Inheritance & Innovation: Mokuhanga & Washi
2024 Juried International Mokuhanga Exhibition
Echizen City, Japan

Exhibition Dates: April 4 to 8, 2024 

Inheritance & Innovation: Mokuhanga Artists Explore Japanese Paper
As one of its central events, the Fifth International Mokuhanga Conference is pleased to announce a call for entries for an exhibition of mokuhanga prints which will take place from April 4 to 8, 2024, at Imadate Art Hall, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

The conference will focus on Japanese traditional papermaking and the innovative use of washi by contemporary mokuhanga artists. The exhibition will highlight new approaches to this historic art within the wider world of hand papermaking and contemporary art. 

Application timeline

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE Extended: September 30, 2023 (closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time)
  • RESULTS: November 1, 2023
  • RECEIPT OF SELECTED WORKS TO JAPAN: by January 20, 2024

Judges
Nicholas Cladis, an interdisciplinary artist and papermaker in Iowa City, IA
Keiko Hara, Artist, Founder and Co-Director of Mokuhanga Project Space, Walla Walla, WA
Allison Tolman, The Tolman Collection Tokyo/New York
Annu Vertanen, Artist/ Professor, Academy of Fine Arts / Finland

Application Requirements

Application guidelines

This exhibition is open to artists worldwide. We invite applicants to submit up to three prints created within the last three years. All works must be water-based woodblock (mokuhanga) printed on Japanese paper (washi). Mixed media works are eligible but must have water-based woodcut as a major component of the work. Prints can be on machine made or handmade washi. Applicants should include the name of the washi in their application.

NUMBER OF ENTRIES:
1 – 3 works per artist, from which 1 work may be selected.
 
CONDITION:Mokuhanga prints on Japanese washi, created in the last three years
MAXIMUM PAPER SIZES:Maximum size is Masaban: 55 x 44 centimeters (21 x 17 inches)
SCREENING:By jpeg. Max size 2 MB.
 
ENTRY FEE:US $35 via PayPal or credit card. The fee is nonrefundable.*
 
SHIPPING & RETURN OF PRINTS:ACCEPTED ARTWORKS:  Ship by Tube or Flat (no mat or frame)

ARTWORK RETURN OPTIONS: :

1) Pick up work at the Conference

2) For return shipping the fee is JP¥2000 ($15.00), payable to IMA through Paypal upon receiving acceptance letter.

3) Option to donate your print to the International Mokuhanga Association, supporting IMA’s mission and programs through their fundraising efforts.
 

A list of artists selected for the Juried Exhibition 2024 in Japan will be posted on the IMA website: http://2024.mokuhanga.org.
* This is an opportunity to participate in a highly regarded international exhibition that will be attended by many serious professionals. The fee will be used to cover the costs of jurying online, professional installation, and documentation that will be available on the conference website

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Cantabria Mini Print Collection in Lublin, Poland

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Curated by Andrea Juan & Gabriel Penedo Diego, the Cantabria Mini Print Collection in Lublin Exhibition includes two artists from Sydney Printmakers, Laura Stark and Neilton Clarke. Running October 20th to November 20th at the UMCS University Gallery, Lublin, Poland, the exhibition is drawn from the collection held by the Faro Cabo Mayor Art Center, Santander, Spain.

Participate in Compact Prints 2022 with Umbrella Studio

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Jonathan Tse (Australia), Lotus, 2002, Screenprint, 12 x 12cm.
20 Years of Compact Prints – International Print Exhibition, Auction and Exchange

Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts invites artists working in traditional and digital print media to participate in our 11th international print program. Compact Prints was first held in 2002, originally conceived and curated by Rebekah Butler. The exhibition welcomed international artists in 2004 and has continued as a biennial exhibition ever since, including national and international tours. The program is greatly appreciated and anticipated, and shared widely via printmaking organisations, artist participants’ networks and online. Many of the artists who have previously exchanged artworks now correspond all around the world. Compact Prints 2022 is a celebration of contemporary print practices, embracing traditional and technological methods. The program provides artists a forum to exchange artwork and ideas. It also provides an opportunity to exhibit in a contemporary art space while supporting Umbrella through its fundraising auction. Explore the previous years’ prints, exhibitions and details here.

Artwork restrictions and recommendations
Participating artists need to provide 3 prints from 1 artwork edition. The paper size of each print must measure 12 x 12cm however the print may be any size on that paper (including full-page bleeds). Prints that are oversized may be omitted or cropped. Prints can include other materials / methods (e.g. chine-collé, stitching) provided that a form of printing is the primary method, and that each of the 3 prints is identical. Umbrella encourages artists to print on high-quality acid-free paper. Digital prints cannot just be photographs – they must be manipulated. There is no set theme however Umbrella reserves the right to monitor or refuse work that may cause offence to the general public. The prints must be newly created (after 1 January 2021).

For Further Information and to Register, Go Here.

International Mini Print Cantabria 2022 Call for Entries

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This Award is open to all printmaking disciplines. Digital printed artwork and monotype are accepted.

The general theme is The Sea and the Lighthouses, but this does not imply that the artwork must be figurative. All kinds of aesthetic languages are admitted.

The image and the paper must not exceed 20 x 20 cm. (7,8” x 7,8”).

There is no minimum image or paper size.

Artwork/s must be without mat, frame or glass.You can submit up to 3 artworks 



Deadline for Submissions: July 31, 2022

Deadline for shipping the works: July 31, 2022

Exhibition: From August 31 to December 31, 2022.

Jury´s meeting: The jury will meet once all the registered works have been received.

Jury: Andrea Juan, Eduardo García Escudero, Guillermo Balbona, plus, at least, one guest artist

Awards Ceremony: on a date to be determined once the winners have been chosen.

Rules

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