Seattle Print Arts is an association of artists, arts professionals and collectors who have an avid interest in the expanding field of print arts and an appreciation of the print media. Our mission is to foster intellectual and artistic dialogue, serve as a resource for news in the field of printmaking, forge links between artists, and serve as a base for a variety of activities that focus on the print arts.
Since its formation in January 2000, Seattle Print Arts has organized symposia, lectures, print exchanges, demonstrations, and several print exhibits, including two international exchange exhibitions.
Seattle Print Arts also sponsors a printmaking scholarship at Seattle's Pratt Fine Arts Center, the Larry Sommers Art Fellowship, and the Mini Money Grants(pdf).
We hope you can join us!
Seattle Print Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Seattle Print Arts Open Portfolio Session THIS Sunday
Come to the party and get together with other print artists for art and food.
If you are still interested in participating there will be on-site registration for current Seattle Print Arts Members for the few remaining slots. This is a great opportunity to present your work, get some exposure and practical experience.
Please pass along the invitation below to your email contacts and Facebook friends and/or download a PDF flyer of the event to help us spread the word.
Seattle Print Arts Open Portfolio Sessions Sunday May 19th, 1 - 3pm.
You are invited to Seattle Print Arts Open Portfolio Sessions Sunday May 19th. Stop by anytime 1 - 3pm. Open Portfolio Sessions are a unique opportunity to meet, interact, and view work by 25 artists from Seattle Print Arts. You are encouraged to look through unframed works on paper, ask questions, and talk directly to the artists about their work. We look forward to bringing together people with an interest in prints for food, discussion, and a lot of fun. Work will be for sale, and there are sure to be a few unexpected discoveries.
Seattle Print Arts Open Portfolio Sessions
1941 First Avenue South, Seattle
(1/2 block south of S. Holgate in SODO)
Seattle Print Arts little x little: Miniature Print Exhibition
little x little: Miniature Print Exhibition:
New work by Seattle Print Arts Members at Columbia City Gallery
April 24th - June 9th
Share the gallery invitation pdf with family and friends.
Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Avenue S., Seattle
Seattle Print Arts Mini Money Grants
Seattle Print Arts is pleased to announce Scott Travis as the recipient of the Mini Money Grant. Congratulations!
Scott will use his grant to purchase paper to print four etchings in editions of twenty five.
Seattle Print Arts Mini Money Grants are intended to provide encouragement and assistance to artists with a wide variety of minor needs. A small amount can make a big difference.
(images) (l)The Serpent, Intaglio, 11"x14", 2012. (r)Wizened, Graphite and Intaglio, 19"x22", 2013
Announcing the Larry Sommers Art Fellowship 2013 Call for Submissions.
Deadline: June 1st
Seattle Print Arts is pleased to announce the fourth annual fellowship in memory of our friend and colleague, Larry Sommers. The purpose of the Larry Sommers Art Fellowship is to support artistic excellence in the areas of print arts, book arts and works on or of paper. The award will provide a stipend of $2,000 to be used by the chosen artist to produce new work or to support a project in progress. The selection of the artist will be based on the artistic merit of the work, determined by a panel of arts professionals working with the Seattle Print Arts Fellowship Committee.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this very special fund and made this award possible!
Download a PDF of the prospectus for more details.
Interested In Becoming More Connected To The Seattle Print Arts Community?
Seattle Print Arts was formed in January 2000. In our second decade we continue to affirm the importance and vibrancy of print in our community. We are planning lectures, events and projects that provide artists with opportunities for inspiration and exchange.
Be a part of building a strong community of artists. There are many ways to get involved. Volunteer to help.
To sign-up, please fill out the form on our Volunteer page.
Posting Announcements
To Post An Announcement
If you are a member of Seattle Print Arts, we will post your announcement in the weekly newsletter and on the website.
Please send us your announcements about your upcoming exhibitions. We would also like to know about any upcoming print related classes, equipment for sale, studios for rent, or calls for printmakers.
Please send information as text and no all-caps and no postcard announcements please. Include a separate image. Email (news@seattleprintarts.org) us at least one week prior to an event or as early as three weeks before.
In your email please state that you would like your announcement posted in our newsletter and on our website, so we can separate it from non-member show announcements we get.
Seattle Print Arts on Facebook
Our official website and weekly e-newsletter will still be the place to go to for information. Our Facebook page is a more informal means of communication for you and a great way for us to keep up with each other.
facebook.com/pages/Seattle-Print-Arts/207506079318506?sk=wall