2026 North American Print Biennial

About the Open Call

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. The juror for this biennial is Esther Adler, Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Museum of Modern Art, who has organized numerous significant exhibitions and authored several publications. The exhibition will take place at the 808 Gallery, Boston University, located at 808 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Massachusetts.

What is Offered

$10,000 is available in juror-designated purchase prizes and materials awards. 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. The show also generates a large number of sales through patron and public purchases.

Requirements

North American artists 18 years and older are eligible. 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. All delivered work must match the juried image and be framed in simple black metal or wooden frames with Plexiglas and a standard white or off-white window mat. Frames must be ready to hang with wire or D-rings. Alternative presentations may be requested and must be fully described in the entry. Special hanging or installation instructions must be included in the submission.

How to Apply

All entries must be submitted online at www.callforentry.org. The application process opens July 15, 2025, and closes on February 15, 2026. Review all entry information carefully before submitting; no changes can be made once submitted. A prospectus is available for full details via a link on the opportunity page.