International Miniature Print Competition 2013

Deadline: February 25, 2013 (POSTMARK)


International Miniature Print Competition 2013
The Center for Contemporary Printmakingg
Norwalk, CT
June 2 – September 1, 2013



The 9th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition is limited to works that are no more than four square inches (25.8 square cm). This juried exhibition and competition aims to encourage artists to explore the miniature print format. Further, it is an opportunity for artists and the public to view the current concerns of printmakers from near and far. Since its inception in 1997, the competition has attracted entries by more than 1500 artists from every continent and every state in the U.S.A.

ELIGIBILITY: All fine-art printmaking mediums, including relief, intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, monotype, and original digital media. (No drawings, photographs, or direct reproductions are eligible.) Only two-dimensional works will be accepted.

SIZE REQUIREMENTS
TOTAL IMAGE AREA: no larger than 4 square inches (25.8 square cm). For example: 1 x 4 in. (2.53 x 10.1 cm), 2 x 2 in. (5 x 5 cm), etc.
PAPER SIZE: no larger than 7.5 x 11 inches (19 x 27.9 cm)

ENTRY FEE: Each artist may submit up to three prints for a fee of $20 for CCP members*, $30 for non-members and $40 for international entries (international entry fee includes return postage**). Two additional entries will be accepted for an additional fee of $10 each. The fee must accompany the entry form.

* Artist membership in CCP is $60 a year; join online at www.contemprints.org
** International entries submitted by three or more artists in the same package may be eligible for a discounted fee on return postage. Email jakers@contemprints.org for details

JUROR: JAN HOWARD, Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence RI, 2000-present.

PRIZES AND AWARDS: Cash prizes and purchase awards will be made by the juror.

SALES: All prints must be for sale. CCP will retain a commission of 50% on all works sold.


Download Prospectus and Entry Form: www.contemprints.org/miniprint_13_prospectus_j.pdf


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International Miniature Print Competition
Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Mathews Park
299 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850 U.S.A.