2026 North American Print Biennial

About the Open Call

The Boston Printmakers 2026 North American Print Biennial seeks to promote public knowledge of printmaking, encourage and support artists working in printmaking, and promote excellence and innovation within the field of printmaking. The exhibition will be juried by Esther Adler, Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Museum of Modern Art. Eligible works include original, innovative pieces in all printmaking media, completed between 2023-2026. The exhibition will take place from September 8 – November 21, 2026, at the 808 Gallery, Boston University, located at 808 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Massachusetts.

What is Offered

$10,000 in juror-designated purchase prizes and materials awards, with purchase prizes 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 exhibition also generates sales through patron and public purchases.

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. All delivered work must match the juried image and be framed in simple black metal or black wooden frames (no more than ½” thick on the front edge) with Plexiglas and a standard white or off-white window mat (minimum 3 inches wide). Frames must be ready to hang with wire or D-rings. Alternative presentation methods must be fully described in the entry. Shipped work must be sent in sturdy, re-usable packaging, pre-paid via UPS, and include a UPS pre-paid return-shipping label with insurance.

How to Apply

All entries must be submitted online at www.callforentry.org on or before February 15, 2026. Applicants should review all entry information carefully before submitting, as no changes can be made once submitted. The entry fee is payable by credit card at www.callforentry.org.