The Print Center 100th ANNUAL International Competition
The Print Center is thrilled to announce its 100th ANNUAL International Competition, one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions in the United States.
Any artist using Photography and/or Printmaking as critical components in their work can enter. Artists whose work pushes the boundaries of traditional photographic and printmaking practices are encouraged to enter. 2D and 3D works, including artist books, are eligible.
A wide variety of exhibition, museum acquisition, cash and material prizes are provided by supporters of the ANNUAL to be awarded to Semifinalists and Finalists. The Jurors will select a group of 25 Semifinalists + 10 Finalists.
2025 marks two exciting anniversaries – the 100th ANNUAL and The Print Center’s 110th.
The full list of prizes for this year’s competition includes:
- Three Solo Exhibitions at The Print Center (Finalists only)
- Art Museum of West Virginia University Purchase Award
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Purchase Award
- Stinnett Philadelphia Museum of Art Collection Award
- Awagami Paper Award
- Callan/McNamara Award ($500)
- Fish/Pearce Award ($500)
- Hahnemühle Paper Award
- Olcott Family Award
- Print Center Gallery Store Contract
- The Print Center Honorary Council Award of Excellence
- Numerous additional cash and material prizes awards
- Soon to be announced special awards in honor of our 100th ANNUAL!
For more than a hundred years, The Print Center has encouraged the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs. An international voice in print, The Print Center presents a wide variety of programs including temporary exhibitions and related public lectures and events; the Artists-in-Schools Program; the ANNUAL, which is the longest running competition for photographs and prints in the USA; and the Gallery Store, which offers a diverse selection of contemporary prints and photographs for sale, providing direct support to artists.
Work submitted must have been completed in the last three years. Up to five images may be submitted and only one submission per person is allowed.
Please check the official website for further details.
Entry Fee
The entry fee is $45 for up to five single images or videos.