Call to Artist: Lasting Impressions
Printmaking
Application Deadline
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Opportunity Type
Call to Artists
Scope
United StatesArizonaWest Valley
Fee to Apply
$15
Organized by
West Valley Arts Council
Description
The Arts HQ Gallery is seeking print artists for an upcoming Lasting Impressions exhibit at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise. The exhibit will run July 17 - September 10, 2026. This will be an educational, comprehensive exhibition of different types of prints: linocuts, wood cuts, lithographs, monoprints, 3D printing, gel prints, screen printing, fabric printing, etching prints... For sculpted prints, save your print bodies to display with the finished artwork. The theme is open, but must be suitable for a family audience. This is not for regular prints of artwork/digital artwork, but to showcase the different types of physical artwork prints.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Each entry must be the artist’s original work. AI-generated artwork will not be accepted. The theme is open, but must be family-friendly. All 2D artwork must be properly framed and/or wired, not to exceed 20 lbs. Saw tooth is acceptable for light pieces. 3D artwork will be placed on pedestals, hung, or can be free-standing. Artwork must stay in place throughout the exhibit. Selected 2D work must include a label or identification on the back of the work, including the name of the artist and title, and contact information. Up to 4 entries per submission. Entries must include an image of each piece (images must be at least 300 dpi and .jpg or .png format.), along with the title, size, medium, and price for each. Pricing should include our 25% commission. Biography of the artist Description / story behind the work/ type of print technique. Website and Instagram handles if applicable. All entries must be completed and received by midnight on the deadline date.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This opportunity is open to professional and emerging artists 18 and older living in Arizona.