Call For Artists – A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Printmaking

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Central Coast Printmakers and San Luis Obispo Museum of Art present

PRESSING MATTERS 2018

A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Printmaking
Gray Wing exhibition on view August 24 to October 14, 2018 Deadline for Submissions: May 1, 2018

Eligibility

Open to all artists residing in the United States. Any accepted entry that differs from the submitted image, or is unfit for display when delivered, will be excluded.

Submission Requirements

All entries must be hand-pulled prints using traditional printmaking processes in any combination of serigraphy, letterpress, collagraphy, etching, woodcut, lithography, linocut, drypoint, mezzotint, monoprint or solar plates. Digital and photographic elements may be used only as a supporting element. Artworks that are solely monotype, computer generated or digitally altered photographs or photographic reproductions will not be accepted. All accepted artwork must be presented professionally and ready for exhibition. All submissions must be hand delivered, emailed, or postmarked by May 1, 2018.

Juror

Juan Fuentes is a Chicano artist living in San Francisco, California. He is a long time cultural worker, art teacher, social activist/poster maker and printmaker. His art and social activism stems from his strong conviction that art is needed to make social change possible. Juan Fesntes’ printmaking artistry has been recognized globally. Visit his website: www.juanrfuentes.com.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA)

Established in 1958, SLOMA is the hub of a vibrant art community on the California Central Coast. Its location in the downtown cultural corridor attracts over 56,000 community residents and tourists every year. San Luis Obispo, California is the county seat, a tourist destination, and home of California Polytechnic State University. Visit SLOMA online: www.sloma.org.

Jurying & Awards

Central Coast Printmakers are pleased to present one Juror’s Award of $500 and two $125 Honorable Mention Awards at the opening reception on Saturday, August 25 at 3 PM.