2021 LAST BEST PRINT FEST

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.

THEME

MAKE ME LAUGH

For this exchange you will be invited to interpret the theme Make Me Laugh. What makes you laugh? What do you think would make us laugh? We want you to bring joy, snark, laughter, smirks, and silliness to the world with your prints.

ART SPECS

OVERVIEW

The exchange is open to all printmakers. Editions should consist of twelve impressions numbered 1/12 to 12/12, using any archival material. If you cannot make it to the ZACC to pick up your portfolio in person, include a self addressed stamped envelope, big enough for ten 11 x 14 inch prints.
PAPER SIZE

Prints must be 11 inches (wide) by 14 inches (high) or smaller.
EDITION SIZE

12; numbered 1/12 to 12/12 (no proofs or editions larger than 12).
MEDIA

All forms of printmaking are accepted. Prints must be printed on archival material, and must be dry upon delivery to the ZACC.

Slip-sheet between each print with interleaving, glassline, or newsprint.

Wrap entire portfolio in paper.
LABELING

In pencil, clearly print artist’s name, title, and media on the back of each print.

Prints must be the original artwork of the submitting artist, and must be dry at the time of submission. The portfolio organizers reserve the right to refuse entry of any submission that fails to conform to the portfolio guidelines.
REGISTRATION

To participate in the Portfolio Exchange we require that you register through Submittable here:
https://zootownarts.submittable.com/submit/181208/2021-last-best-print-fest-make-me-laugh
DUE DATE

Portfolios will be due by March 21, 2021.

Collated portfolios can be picked up between April 2 and April 30 from the ZACC. Portfolios will be held for 1 month. All work that is not picked up in 1 month will be donated to the ZACC Print Shop. Need your portfolio shipped? Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope big enough for ten 11" x 14" prints.