International Artist Open Call for Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair 2024

We are inviting all artists working in an original print medium to submit up to 6 pieces for consideration to be part of an exciting line-up of up-and-comers, well-known names, and internationally-renowned specialist galleries.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to…

Partake in the largest international celebration of contemporary print
Be exposed to a new and engaged audience, attracting new clientele
Be scouted for representation by leading galleries and specialists in print, exhibiting at WCPF
Sell work to international audiences via The Online Edition x Artsy offering
Receive prestigious prizes and recognition
Take part in live artist talks and demonstrations

In addition, all applicants (regardless of whether they are selected for the Fair) will receive 2 free tickets to WCPF24.

Why should I apply?

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair’s unique hybrid model of representing artists directly within a curated exhibition next to individual gallery booths creates opportunities for emerging artists to sit alongside some of the most prominent international printmakers and specialist dealers, while formulating new approaches to contemporary printmaking.

If successful, applicants will have the opportunity to:

Be exposed to a new and engaged audience, attracting new clientele
Be scouted for representation by leading galleries and specialists in print, exhibiting at WCPF
Sell work to international audiences via The Online Edition x Artsy offering
Apply for the WCPF Installation Award
Receive prestigious prizes and recognition
Participate in WCPF monthly print drops throughout 2024
Take part in live artist talks and demonstrations

In addition to this, all applicants (regardless of whether they are selected for the Fair) will receive:

2 free tickets to WCPF24 (worth £30)
Complimentary access to our Art & Business workshops, curated with leading industry experts to assist independent artists navigate and stand out in the market

Who can apply?

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

We encourage non-UK based artists 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.

What artwork can I submit?

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

*WCPF 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

Submission Costs

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 | £30.00 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 26 May 2024.
Please email info@woolwichprintfair.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.

Key Dates

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