THE BOSTON PRINTMAKERS 2015 NORTH AMERICAN PRINT BIENNIAL

In case you haven't heard, NOW is the time to Enter THE BOSTON PRINTMAKERS 2015 NORTH AMERICAN PRINT BIENNIAL. Go to the entry page at CaFÉ. Visit the Boston Printmakers Website for Details & Complete Prospectus. Entry Deadline is May 8, 2015

Boston Printmakers 2015 North American Print Biennial The Boston Printmakers at the Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University 700 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02215 APPLY TO THIS CALL BACK TO PARTICIPATING CALLS CONTACT EVENT

Entry Deadline: 5/8/15 Days remaining to deadline: 70 REQUIREMENTS: Media Images - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3 Total Media - Minimum: 1, Maximum: 3 Entry Fee (Boston Printmakers): $45.00 About the Boston Printmakers 2015 North American Print Biennial 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. Juror Willie Cole is a noted contemporary American conceptual and visual artist. He creates imaginative and powerful prints, sculptures, and installations. Cole’s work is found in numerous private and public collections and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Biennial Venue The Boston Printmakers 2015 North American Print Biennial is honored to be one of the inaugural exhibitions at the Lunder Arts Center at Lesley University College of Art and Design, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prizes Over $10,000 is available in juror-designated purchase prizes and materials awards. The Boston Printmakers’ purchase prizes are placed into permanent collections at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MA; and the Boston Printmakers Collection at the Boston Public Library. Additionally, this show generates a large number of sales through Patron and public purchases. Calendar 2015 Dec 10, 2014 Application process opens at www.bostonprintmakers.org May 8 Application process closes Jun 15 Notifications emailed Aug 24-Sept 19 Shipped work must be received (*from outside U.S. by Aug 31) Sept 19 Hand delivered work must be received Nov 8 Opening reception and events Dec 12 Exhibition closes Dec 13 Pick up of hand delivered work Dec 14 Return of shipped work Eligibility 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 past two years. Specifications  All delivered work must match the juried image; substitutions of accepted works will not be allowed. All work must arrive with a hinged 4-ply window mat, and 3/16 foam core backing board, cut to the same size and placed into a clear plastic bag. Your print must be securely mounted to the backing board. The window mat must be 3 to 4 inches wide, and must be white or off-white Please note that, where appropriate due to size or aesthetics, these directions may be amended with the approval of the Biennial committee. In that case, clearly explained special hanging instructions must be included. With your acceptance you will receive a loan agreement to sign, labeling forms and detailed packing instructions. Shipping All shipped work must be sent in appropriate and re-usable packaging. It must be sent pre-paid via UPS. It must include a UPS pre-paid return-shipping label held in a clearly marked envelope taped to the back of the foam core backing of the art. Work will not be exhibited without a UPS pre-paid return packing slip, which includes shipping insurance. Artists living outside of the US who are not able to provide a return UPS label will be billed the cost of return ground shipping (including insurance) via a carrier chosen by the Boston Printmakers. These artists agree to pay these charges promptly on receipt of the invoice. Sales A 35% commission will be charged on all sales and Patron selections, no commissions will be taken on purchase prizes. Artists must assume the expense and responsibility of supplying to purchasers any additional prints in the edition that may be sold. The Boston Printmakers is a non-profit organization that uses proceeds from commissions for exhibition expenses. Liability Every precaution will be taken in handling the prints accepted for the Biennial. Lesley University will assume responsibility for those works chosen for exhibition from the time they are delivered to the gallery until they are picked by the artist or shipper. Artwork in the gallery will be insured for 35% less than the selling price. Artists must insure their work while in transit to and from the exhibition. The Boston Printmakers assumes no responsibility in case of loss or damage to submitted or accepted works. Agreement Filing of the entry form constitutes an agreement on the part of the entrant to all conditions set forth in the prospectus, including permission to use images of the exhibited work in print or on-line media for promotional, educational, or archival purposes and for the creation of a catalog of the exhibit. Entry Procedure All entries must be submitted online at www.callforentry.org. Entries must be submitted on or before May 13, 2015. Review all entry information carefully before submitting. No changes can be made once submitted. Should you need to review your entry after submission, you can see your submission at www.callforentry.org Upload requirements for image files: File format: JPEG only File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longer side File resolution: 72/ppi/dpi File size: 5 MB maximum Entry Fee $30 USD for members of the Boston Printmakers with coupon code (sent after receipt of 2015 membership dues) $45 USD for non-members The non-refundable entry fee entitles the artist to submit up to 3 works. The entry fee is payable by credit card callforentry.org. Notification Results of the jurying will be emailed on June 15, 2015. A list of the accepted artists will be posted on our website at www.bostonprintmakers.org after June 15, 2015. Further Information www.bostonprintmakers.org • email: biennial@bostonprintmakers.org This prospectus may be downloaded at www.bostonprintmakers.org/biennial and reproduced as needed.