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The Boston Printmakers 2026 North American Print Biennial
The Boston Printmakers · Boston, United States
Biennial juried exhibition of original prints by North American artists aged 18+, shown at Boston University's 808 Gallery 2 September to 21 November 2026 with purchase, studio and materials awards; juror Esther Adler (MoMA). Next edition 2028.
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Who can enter
- Location
- North America
- Age
- 18 and over
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Printmaking
- Work made
- Within the last 3 years
- Submission
- Online submission
- Also
- North American artists 18+; original prints only (no photographs, offset or reproductions of other media). Up to three works completed 2023-2026.
About
The Boston Printmakers' North American Print Biennial is a long-running juried exhibition of original prints in all printmaking media. The 2026 edition, juried by Esther Adler, curator at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, is on view 2 September to 21 November 2026 at the 808 Gallery, Boston University.
Entry was open to North American artists aged 18 and over submitting up to three prints completed 2023-2026; photographs, offset reproductions and reproductions of work made in other media were excluded. The deadline was 15 February 2026 and fees were $50 (non-members) or $35 (members).
Awards include purchase prizes placing work in collections such as the Boston Public Library, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston Athenaeum and Harvard Art Museums, studio awards from nine printmaking facilities, materials awards from eleven suppliers, the Patrick Murphy cash award and a People's Choice award. The next biennial is expected in 2028 with a call in 2027.