Artist Open Call

If you work with an original printmaking medium and want to exhibit at the leading celebration for contemporary print, then you’re eligible to apply. 

We encourage international artists (beyond the UK) to apply too. If you can’t make it to the Fair, there is plenty on The Online Edition and our online programme for you to enjoy.

From vibrant block screen-prints to intricate lithographs and everything in between, if it’s an original print, we want to see it!

• We accept artworks created at any time by a living artist, not just recent work

• ​We accept work-in-progress

• We accepts all forms of original print*

• There are no size restrictions on works. Although works to be exhibited must be framed, unless specifically intended otherwise

*IMPRINT recognises the term ‘original print’ to be a work of art that was conceived as a print in its first instance, as opposed to a reproduction of another original work

The application process is a straightforward and easy, 2-stage process taking just 10 minutes. 

Within the application you must provide:

Stage 1 | Applicant Details

• Artistic statement, written in the third person (max 200 words). See example statement here

• Contact details

• A portrait photograph of yourself (required for marketing and profile purposes if the application is successful). Please note, Panelists will not have access to your profile picture and it will have no effect in the outcome of your application.

• Number of works being submitted

• Payment method (valid Debit/Credit card; Paypal). To receive your FREE APPLICATION as an Artist Member, please use the email you signed up with and it will automatically apply the discount.

Stage 2 | Artwork Details

• Digital images of your artwork (no larger than 5MB -  it should have at least one dimension larger than 300px)

• Dimensions in cm (framed & unframed)

• Prices (framed & unframed)

• Edition Size

After the 10 July Deadline, our selection panel of industry experts will get to work. 

Successful works will be announced on 17 August. Successful artists will then be required to deliver their artwork off at their designated local drop-off point between 12 - 18 October, to be taken to exhibit at Imprint.

See full terms & conditions here

Successful applicants will be required to adhere to the following outlined dates:

• Application Deadline | 10 July

• Shortlisted Artists Announced | 27 July

• Selected Artists Announced | 17 August

• Directors Cut | 01 September - 11 October

• Work Drop Off | 12 - 18 October (at local designated drop off point)

• Private View | 28 October

• Imprint Art Fair | 29 October - 01 November

• The Online Edition | 26 October - 08 November

• Collection of Unsold Work | 02 - 08 November (from local designation drop off point)

We remain committed to giving artists as many opportunities as possible. Unfortunately we are unable to drop our application fee at this time given the enormous amount of administrative, marketing and technical costs involved in producing an event of this scale, and curating each and every artwork within the Fair. However, we maintain a flexible & cost-effective application fee working on a sliding scale depending on entries submitted, which makes us the lowest ‘cost-per-work’ open call in the UK for those having to take fees.

• Application Fee | £35.00 for first submission, £5.00 per application thereafter.

• Organiser's Commission | 40% +VAT on every sale (excluded framing - we do not take % on framing).

• The entry fee is non-refundable, you can submit up to 6 works.

• You must pay your fee & submit your full application, by 23:59 (GMT) on 09 July 2026.

• Please email info@imprintartfair.com if you feel you would qualify for hardship help towards this application fee. These are limited, so please carefully consider if this could be helping someone in greater need before getting in touch.

• Successful artists will be required to pay for framing and delivery of artwork. We have established partnerships available to make these as cost-effective as possible.

Artist Members receive a free application of up to 6 works with their yearly membership. Membership is £50 annually/student membership £35. Discover more here.