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Ironbridge Fine Arts: Call to Artists

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Ironbridge Fine Arts

Printmaking Competition 2025

2025 Printmaking Competition showcasing the very best in printmaking - Enter by 4th August 2025 4pm

We’re delighted to announce that entries are now open for the Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Open 2025 – a global celebration of printmaking excellence — championing the art, honouring the craft, and uniting a worldwide community of printmakers through innovation and tradition.

Open to both UK and International Printmakers, this year’s competition invites artists to submit up to 6 piece...

Full Details, Entry Terms & Conditions

Preselection in Progress

Entry Deadline: 04/08/2025, 4pm

Preselection in Progress

Dear Artist,

Thank you for submitting your entry to the 2025 Printmaking Competition. We greatly appreciate your participation and wish you the best of luck!

About the Application Process

Here's what to expect next:

Application Submission: Your entry has been successfully received. Our team will now review all submissions after the application deadline, which was on 4th August 2025 at 4pm.

Selection Process: After careful consideration, successful applicants will be chosen, and the selected works will be announced on 19th August 2025.

Exhibition Details:

Selected UK Artists will have their work included in the physical exhibition, as well as in the virtual exhibition and the official printed catalogue.

Selected International Artists will have their work included in the virtual exhibition and the official printed catalogue. International artists will not be required to deliver their physical work to the gallery.

Prize Announcement: Prize winners will be revealed during the exhibition's private view, held on 11th October 2025 from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Key Dates Reminder

Online applications close: 4th August 2025 at 4 pm

Announcement of selected works: 19th August 2025

Hand-in of works for exhibition (UK Artists only): 18th, 19th & 20th September 2025, 10 am–4 pm, at Ironbridge Fine Arts, Shropshire, TF8 7NJ

Private View with Prize Winners Announcement: 11th October 2025, 1 pm– 4 pm

Exhibition open to the public: 11th October – 22nd November 2025

Collection of work (UK Artists only): 28th & 29th November 2025, during gallery opening hours 10 am–4 pm

Communication

Please ensure you check your email regularly for updates regarding the competition. All communication will be through the online OLIST login process and via email. After the selection process on 19th August 2025, you will need to log in to OLIST to check if your work has been selected for the exhibition. Remember to download and print your application details to be delivered with your artwork (for UK artists only).

For live updates and behind-the-scenes news, follow us on Instagram @ironbridgefinearts and @ironbridgeprintmakers. Stay connected for exciting announcements!

Once again, thank you for your submission and for being part of this global celebration of printmaking.

Warm regards,
The Ironbridge Fine Arts Team

Exhibition Location: UK

Exhibition Type: Gallery and Online