Short Description

Originally known as the Society of Painter-Etchers, the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) was founded by Francis Seymour Haden in 1880 in reaction to the Royal Academy of Arts’ reluctance to exhibit etchings and engravings.

The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) is offering a student membership of two years, plus £1000 from the Gwen May Trust to two recent printmaking graduates. Membership to the society includes the opportunity to participate in RE exhibitions for two years both nationally and internationally.

Eligibility

  • Being a Student Member means that you are allowed the opportunity to participate in RE exhibitions for two years, both nationally and internationally.
  • Any printmaking graduate who graduated in 2025 can apply; there are two winners from each year.
  • The award is open to anyone who has studied printmaking on an undergraduate or postgraduate course (textile submissions are not eligible).

Submission Requirements

  •  Six high-resolution JPEGs of your work in printmaking
  •  Complete the form of image details (title, process, and dimensions)
  •  A brief CV

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

Each year the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) holds The Gwen May Award, which offers a 2-year Student Membership plus £1000 each to two recent printmaking graduates.

Entry Fee

None

Location

London, United Kingdom

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 9 January 2026

Website Link: https://www.re-printmakers.com/awards/

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