2023, Printmaking and Publishing

Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Kühne's latest book, Poster Cult - published by Lars Müller - offers a detailed insight into the evolution of his poster printing techniques since the release of his first publication, True Print, which launched seven years ago. Whatever the method, his goal is always to push the quality and the boundaries of his designs.

Printmaking

Printmaking Print Publication Digital

Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2025

Curated by Andrs Oliva, the exhibition positions letterpress as the unsung "building blocks" of modern London - both literally, in how type helped shape the city's publishing history, and metaphorically, in how design and print continue to define cultural identity.

Exhibition

Exhibition Printmaking Gallery Print

V&A names Benjamin Phillips as Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The 2024 winners were chosen by an expert judging panel consisting of printmaker and previous Illustration Awards winner James Albon, author, illustrator, and animator Yasmeen Ismail, founder and director of Gran Salón Mexico Maru Aguzzi, and esteemed illustrator and cartoonist Chris Riddell. Shepard, Quentin Blake, and Posy Simmonds.

Illustrator

Illustrator Illustration Theme Textures

UK's biggest comic art festival returns to Yorkshire this November

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

One of the funnier things about the current Writers Guild of America strike has been seeing people lose their minds over the fact there may be no movie or TV promotions at LA Comic Con 2023. What on earth will be there to entertain attendees, some have wondered? Others have replied, somewhat sardonically, "Er. how about comics ?"

Art

Art Printmaking Photography Exhibition

Ian Morris on what it takes to be a successful children's book illustrator

Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

They have a heavy output of students entering the publishing world; however, moving down south was never feasible. However, I am also interested in printmaking methods, screenprinting, mono printing, etching, and true grain. That's our audience, and if it's resonating with them, more publishers need to make note," Ian says.

Illustrator

Illustrator Illustration Art Printmaking

November 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

PST on November 14, 2023. ET on December 1, 2023. ET on November 6, 2023. Deadline: November 15, 2023. Deadline: November 22, 2023. Deadline: November 22, 2023. Deadline: November 30, 2023. Deadline: December 15, 2023. Thirty artists will be selected for a shortlist. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

Artist

Artist Printmaking Filmmaking Programming

October 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Deadline: December 15, 2023. Open Calls BigCi Environmental Awards 2023 (International) Two winners will receive $4,000 and a four-week BigCi residency. Deadline: October 2, 2023. MT on October 7, 2023. Deadline: October 9, 2023. Deadline: October 10, 2023. Deadline: October 10, 2023.

Artist

Artist Filmmaking Arts and Crafts Exhibition

March 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

MARCH 1, 2023

CST on March 1, 2023. World of WearableArt 2023 Competition (International) Entries are open for the World of WearableArt Awards Competition, which brings the work of international designers to life each year in a large-scale theatrical spectacle held in Wellington, New Zealand. Deadline: March 2, 2023. Deadline: March 2, 2023.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Printmaking Programming

May 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

MAY 1, 2023

Spring Open Call for the Hopper Prize Grants Featured The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for Spring 2023 artist grants. PST on May 16, 2023. ON::View Artist Residency Program, Fall 2023 Featured Applications are now open for the On::View Artist Residency Program in Savannah, Georgia. Deadline: June 1, 2023.

Artist

Artist Programming Exhibition Gallery

December 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

DECEMBER 1, 2023

PST on December 14, 2023. ET on December 11, 2023. Deadline: December 15, 2023. Deadline: December 27, 2023. Virgin Islands) This portrait competition is open to all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, video, performance art, and digital or time-based art.

Artist

Artist Filmmaking Printmaking Programming

January 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

JANUARY 3, 2023

This annual international competition is designed to discover, exhibit, and publish new talents in photography. The first prize winner receives $3,000, an exhibition in New York, and publishing in Aperture magazine. Deadline: January 6, 2023. EST January 10, 2023. Deadline: January 15, 2023. CST on March 1, 2023.

Artist

Artist Programming Exhibition Art

September 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

. $1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo—Summer 2023 Open Call Featured For its Summer 2023 cycle, Innovate Grant will offer two awards of $1,800 each to one visual artist and one photographer. PST on September 14, 2023. Deadline: September 1, 2023. Deadline: September 4, 2023. Deadline: September 5, 2023.

Artist

Artist Filmmaking Arts and Crafts Programming

August 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

AUGUST 1, 2022

London Craft Week 2023 (International). The 2023 edition of London Craft Week runs May 8 to 14, and the annual event is accepting applications from emerging artist-maker-designers. Artists of all disciplines interested in printmaking are eligible for this new fellowship from the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Printmaking Programming

February 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo—Winter 2023 Open Call Featured For its Winter 2023 grant cycle, Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce its newly increased awards of $1,800. PST on March 23, 2023. Deadline: February 1, 2023, for Los Angeles artists. March 1, 2023, for Chicago artists. CST on March 1, 2023.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Programming Travel

March 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

MARCH 1, 2022

Creative Capital’s Wild Futures 2023/2024. 2023 is open to performing arts, technology, and literature, and 2024 is seeking visual arts and moving image/film. Deadline: April 1, 2022, for 2023 applicants. Deadline: March 24, 2022. 500,000 Creative Capital x Skoll Foundation Fund. Deadline: Rolling. Deadline: Rolling.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Printmaking Programming

Sebastian Foster Announces 30 Artists for Their Eclectic Fall Print Set

Colossal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Anne Siems Austin-based gallery Sebastian Foster just announced its 2023 Fall Print Set, marking the 11th anniversary of the collection since it launched in 2012. The new release features 30 works by well-established illustrators, printmakers, and painters from across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Japan, and Europe.

Print

Print Artist Printmaking Gallery

December 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

World of WearableArt 2023 Competition Featured. Deadline: March 2, 2023. This annual international competition is designed to discover, exhibit, and publish new talents in photography. The first prize winner receives $3,000, an exhibition in New York, and publishing in Aperture magazine. Deadline: January 6, 2023.

Artist

Artist Publication Programming Exhibition

Sebastian Foster Announces 30 Artists for Their Eclectic Fall Print Set

Colossal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

All images courtesy of Sebastian Foster, shared with permission Austin-based gallery Sebastian Foster continues its 2023 Fall Print Set, marking the 11th anniversary of the collection since it launched in 2012. The new release features 30 works by well-established illustrators, printmakers, and painters from across the U.S.,

Print

Print Artist Printmaking Gallery

October 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute (DATMA) – SHELTER 2023 Featured. Artists, scholars, writers, and curators are invited to apply for the 2023 remote Lenore G. London Craft Week 2023 (International). 2023 Rome Prize Fellowship (U.S.). You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Programming Exhibition

January 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

JANUARY 1, 2024

Open Calls The Aperture Portfolio Prize (International) Photographers are encouraged to submit innovative bodies of work that haven’t been previously published or exhibited. The first prize winner will be published in Aperture and receive $3,000 in cash, a $1,000 MPB gift card, and an exhibition in New York City.

Artist

Artist Printmaking Arts and Crafts Exhibition

Five Artists to Meet at The Other Art Fair’s Upcoming Brooklyn Edition

Colossal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Terra Keck, “Liquid Angels” (2023), graphite on paper Brooklyn-based artist and performer Terra Keck is known for exploring folklore, magic, and spiritual visitation. Works in her recent solo exhibition, WRETCHED , combine traditional printmaking with mystical aesthetics from the late 1800s.

Artist

Artist Art Printmaking Exhibition

September 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

London Craft Week 2023 (International). The 2023 edition of London Craft Week runs May 8 to 14, and the annual event is accepting applications from emerging artist-maker-designers. 2023 Rome Prize Fellowship (U.S.). The entry fee is $40. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. MST on October 7, 2022. Deadline: Rolling. Deadline: October 15, 2022.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Programming Art

May 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

MAY 3, 2022

Awards are given out on an ongoing basis to creators in categories like Arts, Comics & Illustration, Design & Tech, Film, Food & Craft, Games, Music, and Publishing. Scheduled to run in the winter of 2023, the VCCA residency is open internationally to visual artists, writers, and composers. Deadline: Rolling.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Exhibition Programming

April 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

APRIL 4, 2022

Awards are given out on an ongoing basis to creators in categories like Arts, Comics & Illustration, Design & Tech, Film, Food & Craft, Games, Music, and Publishing. Individual artists, teams, and families of all disciplines whose work addresses the climate crisis are encouraged to apply for a 2023 Changing Climate program.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Printmaking Exhibition

Thousands of Used Tea Bags Assemble in Ruby Silvious’s Delicate Full-Size Garments

Colossal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Her work will also be featured in a solo exhibit at the Ostfriedsisches Teemuseum in Norden, Germany, from March 4 to April 29, 2023. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. You can find more of Silvious’s work on her website and Instagram. .

Fashion

Fashion Exhibition Gallery Artist

August 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

AUGUST 1, 2023

Proposals for off-site projects, publishing initiatives, performances, and nontraditional formats are also accepted. ET on August 6, 2023. Deadline: August 21, 2023. Deadline: August 25, 2023. Deadline: September 4, 2023. Deadline: October 10, 2023. Deadline: September 11, 2023. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Filmmaking Programming

LaToya Hobbs Emphasizes the Tactile in Her Laboriously Carved Portraits of Black Women

Colossal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“Erin and Anyah with Hydrangeas” (2023), acrylic and collage on carved wood panel, 48 x 60 inches. Opening early next year, Carving a New Tradition celebrates the artist’s significant contributions to printmaking and considers how her oeuvre amends the art historical canon. Photo by Ariston Jacks.

Printmaking

Printmaking Artist Art Print

July 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

JULY 3, 2023

Open Calls Franklin Furnace 2023 XENO Prize for Artists’ Books (International) This prize offers $5,000 to one artist to publish an artist’s book centered around book banning/burning in an edition of at least 120 copies. Deadline: July 4, 2023. Deadline: Midnight ET on July 5, 2023. Deadline: July 10, 2023.

Artist

Artist Arts and Crafts Programming Exhibition

Humans and Animals Commune with Nature and the Cosmos in the Multidisciplinary Work of Kiki Smith

Colossal

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

“Evening Star” (2023), aqueous archival inkjet, acrylic archival inkjet, white gold leaf on Hahnemüle rag paper, 60 × 43 inches. In the 1990s, Smith began to portray the human figure as a whole, and her practice evolved into an interdisciplinary exploration of a variety of mediums, from photography to printmaking to textiles.

Animation

Animation Printmaking Gallery Artist

The 20 Best Graphic Design Examples That Will Blow You Away

Shillington

APRIL 27, 2023

Amifer Folio by Typeland Typeland , the custom type foundry run by designers Alessia Mazzarella and Vaibhav Singh, joined forces with Shakespeare’s Globe to create a custom typeface for the theatre’s 2023 summer season. Read more about Amifer Folio 4. Read more about Wise 9. Read more about Any But None 10. Read more about Noita 18.

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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

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V&A names Benjamin Phillips as Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024

UK's biggest comic art festival returns to Yorkshire this November

Ian Morris on what it takes to be a successful children's book illustrator

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March 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Sebastian Foster Announces 30 Artists for Their Eclectic Fall Print Set

December 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Sebastian Foster Announces 30 Artists for Their Eclectic Fall Print Set

October 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

January 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Five Artists to Meet at The Other Art Fair’s Upcoming Brooklyn Edition

September 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Thousands of Used Tea Bags Assemble in Ruby Silvious’s Delicate Full-Size Garments

August 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

LaToya Hobbs Emphasizes the Tactile in Her Laboriously Carved Portraits of Black Women

July 2023 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Humans and Animals Commune with Nature and the Cosmos in the Multidisciplinary Work of Kiki Smith

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