About the Open Call

Mini Print LA 2026 calls on artists to respond to the urgency of the present moment through printmaking. The theme "In the Present" explores socio-political and environmental realities, uncertainty, and resistance. The exhibition will be held at Plaza de la Raza in Los Angeles. Submissions must be exactly 7x7 inches and must include at least one traditional printmaking process. Selected artists are eligible for cash prizes and inclusion in a web gallery.

What is Offered

Cash prizes: First prize ($250), Second Prize ($150), Third Prize ($100). Exhibition inclusion, social media promotion, and 60% commission on artwork sales.

Requirements

Open to printmakers worldwide. Work must be 7x7 inches (paper size). Images can be any size within that 7x7 inch boundary. No strictly digital prints; at least one traditional printmaking process must be used. Limit of 3 artworks per submission. Accepted work must be shipped flat and unmatted with a self-addressed stamped envelope for return.

How to Apply

Artists must register and submit their entries through the official ArtCall portal at https://miniprintla2026.artcall.org/users/register.