The American Color Print Society 86th Annual Fall Exhibition

American Color Print Society: 86th Fall Annual 2026 Call for Art Organizer Information The American Color Print Society (ACPS) is an arts organization dedicated to advancing printmaking as a fine-art medium. For 86 years, the society has created exhibition opportunities for both established and emerging print artists. Its Annual Fall Exhibition is open to both ACPS members and non-members, with accepted artists eligible for multiple awards. The 2026 exhibition will be hosted at The Plastic Club in Philadelphia. Founded in 1897 by professional women artists who sought a space to meet, exchange ideas, and exhibit their work, The Plastic Club has a long history as an artist-led exhibition venue. Title & Description The American Color Print Society 86th Annual Fall Exhibition The American Color Print Society 86th Annual Fall Exhibition invites artists to submit original prints for consideration in a juried group exhibition. The call is open to ACPS members and non-members, allowing printmakers to have their work exhibited in Philadelphia and considered for several cash awards. Non-members may submit digital images of one or two prints created within the last three years, in any printmaking medium. Submitted works must not have previously been exhibited in an ACPS or Plastic Club exhibition. Photography is not eligible. Dave DiMarchi of 9inhandpress will jury the exhibition; he is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, educator, and master printer whose practice includes printmaking, drawing, painting, works on paper, and related media. Categories Printmaking Fine Art Prints Intaglio Lithography Woodcut Mixed Media Other printmaking media Eligibility International/geographic eligibility: The source does not specify a nationality or geographic restriction. ACPS members: Must be current, paid-up members of the American Color Print Society. Non-members: Eligible to submit one or two prints for jurying. Works submitted by non-members must have been created within the last three years. Non-member submissions must not have previously been exhibited at an ACPS or Plastic Club exhibition. Maximum artwork size: 40 inches on the longest side. Accepted works must remain at the gallery for the entire exhibition. Prints must meet the exhibition's framing and presentation requirements. Program Benefits & Awards Selected artists will have their work exhibited at The Plastic Club in Philadelphia from November 1–25, 2026. All accepted artists are eligible for awards. Cash awards include: Best of Show: $600 Second Award: $300 Third Award: $100 Michael Lasuchin Memorial Award: $500 Hugh & Dorothy Hutton Intaglio Award: $100 Otto Lambert Grever Lithography Award: $100 Elizabeth H. MacDonald Memorial Award: $100 Bob Jackson Mixed Media Memorial Award: $100 Sy Hakim Memorial Woodcut Award: $100 Three Juror's Honorable Mention Awards The exhibition also provides artists with an opportunity to have their work presented in a dedicated printmaking exhibition and potentially sold. ACPS retains a 30% commission on sales. Application Fee Non-members: $45 ACPS members: $20 The fee can be paid online through the submission form or by check payable to the American Color Print Society. A completed submission form and digital image are required. How to Apply? Online Application Key Dates Application Deadline: 1 October 2026 Non-member Acceptance Notification: 8 October 2026 Regional Drop-off Deadline: 14 October 2026 Shipping Deadline: 23 October 2026 Plastic Club Drop-off: October 23–24, 2026, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Exhibition: November 1–25, 2026 Opening Reception: November 1, 2026, 2:00–5:00 PM Pickup from The Plastic Club: November 28, 2026 Return from ACPS: 30 November 2026 Location Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States Additional Details Artists should ensure that their work satisfies the exhibition's physical presentation requirements. Partial frames such as clips or brackets are not accepted. Accepted works must be gallery-ready and remain at the venue throughout the exhibition. Artists who ship their work must provide a pre-paid return label. ACPS states that it will repack work as thoroughly as possible but is not responsible for damage occurring during inbound or return shipping. Accepted artists will receive shipping/drop-off instructions after acceptance. ACPS also reserves the right to reproduce submitted artwork for promotional purposes related to the exhibition and the society. No late entries will be accepted. Website Link: https://www.americancolorprintsociety.org/calls-for-entry/fall-annual-2026 Share this opportunity: Leave a Comment Opportunity Details Showing Visit Official Website Add to Calendar Start Date 2026/09/01 Deadline 2026/10/01 Location United States Entry Fee 20$ Participate Fee Free Category Mixed Media Printmaking Type Exhibition Award/Prize Competition Eligibility International National Sign in to save bookmarks. Related Opportunities You might also love these Opportunities IA Exhibition Fee: 30$ ICOSA Annual Call for Entry 2026 Organizer Information ICOSA Collective is an artist-run nonprofit contemporary art space based in Austin, Texas, USA. 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