Short Description
The AMERICAN COLOR PRINT SOCIETY was founded in 1939 in Philadelphia, PA. At that time, the
typical print was a black and white etching, with very little chance of a color print passing a jury for entry into a major exhibition.
In 1940, 85 artist members staged the first National Color Print Exhibition at the Philadelphia Print Club, now The Print Center. This opened printmaking to color and allowed for the experimentation that is part of our tradition today.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ACPS MEMBERS
This exhibition is for current ACPS members. If you have not paid your 2025 membership dues, please renew your membership online before you submit your entry. Members may submit one (1) original framed print created in the last three years in any print medium, not previously exhibited in any ACPS exhibition. Photographs not eligible. The size limit for this exhibition is 40 inches on the longest
side. Partial frames, such as clips or brackets WILL NOT be accepted. All framed work must have the completed label attached to the upper left back corner of the work, and must be wired and ready for hanging.
ELIGIBILITY FOR NON-MEMBERS
Non-members may submit digital images of one or two prints created in the last 3 years in any print medium, not previously exhibited in any ACPS or Plastic Club exhibi tion, to be juried for entry into the exhibition. Photographs not eligible. The size limit for this exhibition is 40 inches on the longest side. Partial frames, such as clips or brackets WILL NOT be accepted. All framed work must have the completed label attached to the upper left back corner of the work, and must be wired and ready for hanging.
How to Apply
Online Entry Form (ACPS Members)
Online Entry Form (Non-Members)
Program Benefits & Awards
- THE STELLA DRABKIN MEMORIAL AWARDS: Endowed in memory of this founding ACPS member.
Best of Show Award $600
Second Award $300
Third Award $100 - MICHAEL LASUCHIN MEMORIAL AWARD: Given by Dorothy Roschen in honor and in memory of her husband Michael Lasuchin.
$500 - HUGH & DOROTHY HUTTON INTAGLIO AWARD
Given by the family of Elizabeth H. MacDonald. $100 - OTTO LAMBERT GREVER LITHOGRAPHY AWARD
Given by former ACPS member Kay Lichty in memory of her lithographer father. $100 - ELIZABETH H. MACDONALD MEMORIAL AWARD
Given by ACPS in memory of this longtime member. $100 - BOB JACKSON MIXED MEDIA MEMORIAL AWARD
Given by ACPS for work using two or more mediums. $100 - SY HAKIM MEMORIAL WOODCUT AWARD
Given by ACPS in memory of this longtime member. $100 - JUROR’S AWARDS
Three Honorable Mention awards selected by the Juror.
Entry Fee
- Non-Members Entry Fee: The non-members entry fee for submitting one or two prints is $30.
- Members Entry Fee: The members entry fee is $12. Please pay your entry fee with a credit card.
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Timeline
- Non-Members Application Deadline: 12 September 2025
- Members Application Deadline: 10 October 2025
Website Link: https://www.americancolorprintsociety.org/calls-for-entry/fallopen
