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 the 2026 Biennial is Esther Adler, Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Museum of Modern Art.

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, with a 35% commission charged on all sales.

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 must 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 require prior description and acceptance. All shipped work must be sent in sturdy, re-usable packaging, pre-paid via UPS with a pre-paid return-shipping label including insurance.

How to Apply

All entries must be submitted online at www.callforentry.org. The application process opens on July 15, 2025, and closes on February 15, 2026. Review all entry information carefully before submitting. No changes can be made once submitted, including price revisions. Artists may submit up to three digital images of original prints.