Why are print biennials good opportunities for international artists?

Prints ship flat, cheaply, and safely, which is why print biennials accept work from anywhere and often waive or minimize fees. For artists outside major art centers, they are among the most accessible routes to an international exhibition record.

Do print calls accept digital prints?

Increasingly yes, but definitions matter: some biennials accept digital and giclée prints as a category, while traditional shows require hand-pulled processes. Editions also matter, since most calls ask for numbered editions. The official rules state both requirements.

What is an exchange portfolio?

A group project where each participating printmaker contributes an edition; every participant receives a full set, and additional sets often go to institutional collections and touring exhibitions. Entry is usually cheap, and it places your work directly into other artists' and institutions' collections.

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TED/POSCA/Fine Acts Global Artist Residency 2027

"Residency with a $15,000 stipend. Free to apply."

Loghaven Artist Residency

Stipend (amount not specified), lodging in historic log cabins, studio access

Loghaven Artist Residency sits on ninety acres of woodland in Knoxville, Tennessee, providing fellows with lodging in five historic log cabins, studio access, and stipends to support the creation of new work. The 2027 residency sessions run from February through November, including a four-week winter session, a six-week spring session, and shorter two- to four-week sessions across the year. The program supports artists across writing, visual arts, dance, theater, music composition, architecture, and interdisciplinary work. Eligibility is limited to artists with legal work authorization in the US; international artists, currently enrolled degree-seeking students, and those living within 120 miles of Knoxville are not eligible, and applicants must be at least 21. Applications are accepted June 1 to July 15. The application fee is $25 and may be waived on request.

Loghaven Artist Residency

International·South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States·Entry fee $25

Grand Canyon Artist in Residence 2027

US$800/week stipend, US$500 travel subsidy, up to US$300 supplies, free accommodations on the South Rim

Grand Canyon Conservancy seeks contemporary artists whose work is human-centered and experiential to live and work on-site at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Three artists will be selected by peer-review panel for a residency of up to eight weeks during 2027. The program favors place-based, immersive, interactive, or participatory practices, and prioritizes artists who explore underrepresented perspectives and narratives. Selected artists receive an US$800 weekly stipend, a US$500 travel subsidy, up to US$300 for project supplies, free accommodations, staff support, and opportunities to engage K-12 students and the public. Applicants must be 18 or older and legally able to work in the U.S. The entry fee is US$25 (waived for Indigenous members of the canyon's 11 associated Tribal Nations).

Grand Canyon Conservancy

International·Shanghai, China·Free entry

2026 ICCI Art Valley Program

Minimum RMB 8,000 project grant + round-trip airfare to Shanghai + free accommodation

The 2026 ICCI Art Valley Program, run by the USC-SJTU Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, recruits five to six international visiting artists or scholars for a residency from November 1 to December 15, 2026 in Shanghai. Selected participants receive a minimum project grant of RMB 8,000 for production and program materials, round-trip airfare to Shanghai and free accommodation. Applicants should have teaching or public-lecture experience and an active interdisciplinary practice, with priority for those working in digital art, easel painting or integrated media. During the residency they organize one to two public events and donate two artworks to the university's permanent collection.

USC-SJTU Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry (ICCI), Shanghai Jiao Tong University

International·Kyoto, Japan·Entry fee $95

The Kyoto Retreat

Round-trip airfare to Kyoto (KIX); 4-week accommodation Nov 1-30, 2026; $800 USD meals and transport allowance

The Kyoto Retreat is a four-week international residency program founded by independent curator Dexter Wimberly, offering artists, curators, and writers from around the world the opportunity to immerse themselves in Kyoto, Japan. The 2026 program runs from November 1 through November 30 and provides participants with a roundtrip flight to Kansai International Airport, a private bedroom in a shared house, and $800 USD for meals and local transportation. The program is open to visual artists across all media, writers, curators, and interdisciplinary practitioners over the age of 21 from any country. Residents are encouraged to engage with Kyoto's rich cultural landscape including temples, shrines, artisan workshops, and galleries for research, exploration, and creative renewal. Applicants will be notified of selection decisions by September 1, 2026.

·New York City, USA, United States·Free entry

Art House by Civil Art — Open Call

Mentorship, professional development workshops, networking and exhibition opportunities; prize amount not specified

Art House is a professional development programme by Civil Art for emerging Asian Pacific Islander artists in the New York City area. Up to 16 candidates receive mentorship, professional development workshops, leadership opportunities, networking events and potential exhibition and publication opportunities. The programme runs from August 2026 to April 2027 and requires consistent in-person participation in NYC. Applicants must be 2025 or 2026 graduates with an active fine art practice, identifying as Asian Pacific Islander and able to regularly access New York City.

·Barrie, ON, Canada·Free entry

BIPOC Winter Exhibition 2026-27

CARFAC-RAAV 2026 schedule fees for exhibition and related programming

MacLaren Art Centre invites Black, Indigenous, and artists of colour who are emerging (practicing fewer than 10 years) and living or working in Ontario to submit proposals for a group exhibition themed around Growing Pains. The theme explores the discomfort and resistance that arise during personal or societal growth, and artists may respond through any interpretation. Accepted works must be wall-hung and tolerant of sunlight, including works on paper, canvas, board, low-profile sculpture, and hanging textiles. The exhibition runs from December 10, 2026 through February 28, 2027, with an opening reception on December 10 and an installation period from November 14 to December 9, 2026. Selected artists are compensated per the 2026 CARFAC-RAAV schedule for group exhibitions.

International·Sapporo, Japan·Free entry

SIAF2027 - 500-m Underground Walkway Gallery Award

Two winners exhibit as SIAF2027 participating artists; production budget ~200,000 yen + artist fee ~300,000 yen

The 500-m Underground Walkway Gallery Award is an open call for exhibition plans for the Sapporo International Art Festival 2027 (SIAF2027), held in the underground walkway gallery in Sapporo, Japan. Proposals should respond to the SIAF2027 theme "PLANET SNOW - upas mintar / upas nociw." The gallery offers glass cases (each 12 m wide), with four cases totaling 48 meters made available to each winner. Two parties are selected through a primary document screening and a secondary interview, becoming SIAF2027 participating artists. The exhibition runs January 16 to March 24, 2027, and winners receive a production budget of around 200,000 yen plus an artist fee of about 300,000 yen. The deadline is July 20, 2026.

Sapporo International Art Festival

International·Cromford, Derbyshire, United Kingdom·Entry fee $null

The Old Lock Up Gallery Residency 2026

Self-directed week-long residency with 24/7 gallery studio and accommodation; a fully funded place is available for eligible UK artists

The Old Lock Up Gallery in Cromford, Derbyshire, near the Peak District National Park, offers self-directed week-long artist residencies several times a year. Residents have 24/7 access to a well-equipped gallery space with lighting, a log-burning stove, kitchenette and separate toilet, with overnight stays in the gallery owner's home. The standard residency carries a fee of around £495-£530 per stay, while a fully funded place is available for UK artists who meet specific financial criteria. The setting offers a quiet rural base for focused work surrounded by countryside.

The Old Lock Up Gallery

International·London, United Kingdom·Entry fee $0

Burlington Contemporary Art Writing Prize

1,000 GBP and magazine publication

The Burlington Contemporary Art Writing Prize seeks unpublished reviews of contemporary art exhibitions from emerging writers. The award recognizes critical writing that illuminates contemporary artistic practice. Judged by artist Amy Sillman and art historian Richard Shiff, the winner's review will be published on Burlington Contemporary and has opportunities for future publication in The Burlington Magazine. This prize is dedicated to nurturing new voices in contemporary art criticism and supporting emerging writers in the field.

Burlington Contemporary

International·Redlands, CA (virtual exhibition), United States·Entry fee $18

Masters of Domesticated Animal Art 2026 (International Call)

Best of Show $350, Overall Runner Up $175, Artivism Award $75; award recipients shown in virtual group exhibition

Wild Heart Gallery invites international artists to submit animal-focused art and photography celebrating the pets, farm animals, and working animals who live and work with us. The competition is open to all artists age 18 or older, and accepts all forms of 2D and 3D artwork and photography. Cash awards include Best of Show ($350), Overall Runner Up ($175) and the Artivism Award ($75); finalists receive gallery promotion and a certificate. Only award recipients will be featured in the online group exhibition at wildheartgallery.com for at least one month. Results are announced by August 2, 2026 and the online exhibition runs in August 2026.

·Brno, Czech Republic·Free entry

Galerie TIC - Galerie Mladých Open Call 2027

Solo or group exhibition slot in Galerie Mladých during the 2027 program (presentation, no cash prize)

Galerie TIC in Brno is running an open call for exhibition projects in its Galerie Mladych (Gallery of the Young) program for 2027. The gallery focuses on presenting the youngest generation of artists, mostly students and recent graduates of Czech and Slovak universities and art schools, and applies an author age limit of 35. Applicants submit a completed form, a project description with visual documentation and an artist portfolio. Selected projects receive an exhibition slot in the 2027 program at the gallery in Brno. The deadline for submissions is July 20, 2026.

Galerie TIC (TIC Brno)

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International·London (Mall Galleries), United Kingdom·Entry fee $null

Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibition 2026

Selection for exhibition at Mall Galleries, London (Sept 2026); awards presented at the show

The Royal Society of Marine Artists holds its Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries in London, seeking art inspired by the sea and the marine environment - harbours and shorelines, traditional craft and contemporary shipping, creeks, beaches and coastal wildlife, in short anything involving tidal water. Artists submit through the Open Exhibition Submission System, with a non-refundable fee of £22 per work or £14.50 for artists aged 35 or under, which includes free admission. Selected works are delivered in early September and shown at the gallery later that month. The open call runs from April 13 to July 24, 2026, and is open to all.

Royal Society of Marine Artists (Mall Galleries)

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Printmaking has one of the most international open-call scenes: print biennials and triennials across Europe and Asia, dedicated print prizes, and exchange portfolios that circulate work between studios worldwide.

This page gathers every live call on Arthead tagged for print media, from etching and lithography to screenprint, woodcut, and contemporary print practices, each verified by hand.

Why are print biennials good opportunities for international artists?: Prints ship flat, cheaply, and safely, which is why print biennials accept work from anywhere and often waive or minimize fees. For artists outside major art centers, they are among the most accessible routes to an international exhibition record.
Do print calls accept digital prints?: Increasingly yes, but definitions matter: some biennials accept digital and giclée prints as a category, while traditional shows require hand-pulled processes. Editions also matter, since most calls ask for numbered editions. The official rules state both requirements.
What is an exchange portfolio?: A group project where each participating printmaker contributes an edition; every participant receives a full set, and additional sets often go to institutional collections and touring exhibitions. Entry is usually cheap, and it places your work directly into other artists' and institutions' collections.