Taiwan International Print Biennial

The competition is organized by the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. 

Established in 1983, the “Taiwan International Print Biennial” (former “International Biennial Print Exhibit R.O.C.”) is one of the longest running international print exhibitions in the world today. The mission of the event is to promote international cultural exchange, and to strengthen the mutual understanding of artistic values between the East and the West. The exhibition also gathers up the crème de la crème of works created by printmakers from around the world, which in turn elevates the practices and standards of printmaking artistry in our own country. The cumulative effect of these decades of effort has garnered an enthusiastic response and support from international printmakers. The biennial event has not only contributed to Taiwanese printmaking creativity and practices, but has also attained a level of respect and affirmation as a main international event in printmaking art.

The competition is free to enter.

Prizes
Gold Prize (1): NTD 400,000
Silver Prize (1): NTD 200,000
Bronze Prize (1): NTD 100,000
Special Jury Prize (2): NTD 80,000 (each)
Merit Prize (5): NTD 50,000 (each)
Honorable Mention (5): NTD 30,000 (each)

Open Call Application Questions

1.When is the registration period?

Online registration will take place from December 25, 2023 to February 5, 2024, 24:00 Taipei time (GMT+08:00).

2. What prints are accepted?

Each submitted work must not be larger than 150cm in either length or width in paper size (not image size), and no smaller than 40cm in either length or width. The work must not be more than 20cm thick. 
A signature must be made either on the printed side or the back of the artwork, noting the print edition and year of creation. The signature must be clear and discernable.

3. Can I submit 1 work consisted of several pieces?

Yes you can. Please fill in the number of pieces you artwork is consisted of, when you register for the open call. Combined prints, in total, must not exceed this size range: no larger than 150cm in either length or width in paper size (not image size), and no smaller than 40cm in either length or width. The work must not be more than 20cm thick. 
Once shortlisted for the Final Selection, please attach illustrations on how to assemble your artwork for our reference.

4. What techniques are accepted?

All entries must be original prints on paper, including monotypes and digital prints.
Prints on materials other than paper are not considered for this biennial.

5. Do the works need to be created recently?

The work must be completed in or after 2021, wholly original and have not been exhibited in previous editions of the “2024 Taiwan International Print Biennial“.

6. Do you accept collaborative works?

Each entrant is allowed to submit one piece of work only. Co-authored or collaborative works will not be accepted.

7. Do I have to send out original works to register for the biennial?

Only after passing the Preliminary Selection, should the originals be sent to the biennial office. Submission timeline and procedures for the Final Selection, please check the Regulations for the “2024 Taiwan International Print Biennial”. 

8. Do I need to frame the work before sending?

The artwork should NOT be framed before shipping. The museum will frame the artwork for you.

Website link: https://printbiennial.ntmofa.gov.tw/