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2021 Last Best Print Fest: 'Make Me Laugh'

Friday, January 1, 202110:00 amSunday, March 21, 20216:00 pm

LBPF Event Dates:
First Friday April 2 through April 30

About Last Best Print Fest:
Last Best Print Fest is an annual month-long event devoted entirely to the wonderful world of printmaking, and is a fundraiser for the ZACC’s Public Print Shop. LBPF always includes a portfolio exchange, with each artist submitting an edition of twelve prints based on a theme. Additionally, LBPF normally boasts a featured print artist, free print demos, and a LBPF Bingo game involving local businesses. This year’s Last Best Print Fest will be run a little differently, and will feature a Print-a-Thon, where folks can sponsor the ZACC Print Shop Manager, Patricia Thornton, to ‘marathon print’ throughout one whole weekend.

About Last Best Print Fest Gallery Event & Portfolio Exchange:
As part of the upcoming 2021 Last Best Print Fest, the ZACC Print shop is hosting its tenth annual portfolio exchange. All printmakers are invited to submit an edition of 12 prints based on the theme Make Me Laugh. Of the edition of twelve, ten of the prints will be redistributed to other participants in a random selection process. One print will be on display in the ZACC Main Gallery, as part of LBPF exhibition/silent auction. The last will be retained as part of a complete set for the ZACC Print shop Archive.

How to submit/participate:
To participate in the Portfolio Exchange we require that you register through Submittable.

Requirements for Prints:
· This exchange is open to all printmakers and all forms of printmaking.
· Each printmaker will make one (1) edition of twelve (12) prints.
· Editions must contain twelve prints numbered 1/12 to 12/12.
· Prints must be printed on archival material.
· Prints must be 11 in. (wide) by 14 in. (high) or smaller.
· Each print must be clearly labeled on back with the artist’s name, title, date and media.
· Prints must be dry upon delivery to the ZACC.
. Slip-sheet between each print with interleaving, glassine, or newsprint
. Wrap entire portfolio in paper

The portfolio organizers reserve the right to refuse entry of any submission that fails to conform to the portfolio guidelines.

Important Dates & Deadlines:
· Submittable registration deadline is March 21, 2021.
· Portfolio drop off deadline is March 21, 2021.
· Opening Reception is First Friday April 2, 2021, from 5-8pm.
· Closing Date April 30, 2021.
. Portfolio pickup April 2nd after 5pm - April 30, 2021
· Deadline for portfolio pickup is April 30, 2021*.
*Portfolios not picked up by this date become property of the ZACC.

Show Promotion:
If you would like your image to be used for virtual and printed promotional materials, please submit press quality images with your Submittable application. Early submissions (before March 10th) with press quality images have a greater chance of being used for promotion.

How to Drop Off Print Portfolios:
Portfolio's can be dropped off at the ZACC Monday through Friday 10am-6pm or Sunday 12-4pm.

Portfolio's can also be shipped to this address:
Zootown Arts Community Center, 216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT 59802

If you would like your collated portfolio shipped please include a self addressed stamped-envelope, big enough for ten 11 x 14 inch prints.

To register for the exchange visit our Submittable: https://zootownarts.submittable.com/submit/181208/2021-last-best-print-fest-make-me-laugh

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