Monday, April 16, 2018

Call to Printmakers

Convocatoria en Español

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AMBOS LADOS 
INTERNATIONAL PRINT EXCHANGE

** CALL TO PRINTMAKERS  **

This print exchange is sponsored by studios on both sides of the US/Mexico border:




Horned Toad Prints, located in El Paso, Texas, and Taller Grafica Libre, located in Zaachila,
Oaxaca are hosting their International Print Exchange. This is an open theme print
exchange where printmakers are invited to submit an original, hand-pulled print using any
of the following techniques: Intaglio, Lithography, Relief, and Serigraphy (no digital, please).
We will be exchanging prints with our neighbors in Mexico. Participating prints will be part
of the 2018-2019 Ambos Lados International Print exhibitions. Share your work
internationally, build your personal art collection, and network with artists from around the
world!


Game On!
Paper being cut into 8 x 8 inch sheets
at Takach Press in Albuquerque,
already sent to Mexico for the print exchange


EXCHANGE DETAILS




The information on the form above is repeated below:


ELIGIBILITY: Open to all printmaking artists worldwide. 

DELIVERY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO
DECEMBER 15, 2018


DEADLINES:  Deadline to register: Saturday, September 1, 2018
** REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 6, 2018**
Print editions must be received by: Saturday, November 2, 2018  -- this deadline has been extended to DECEMBER 15, 2018!!!

Send to: 


Prints sent by UPS, FedEx or DHL (or even regular us mail) can be sent to the following address:

Horned Toad Prints
Attn: Manuel Guerra
3800 N Mesa Ste A-2  
PMB#3
El Paso, TX. 79902


Print sent by regular US mail (USPS) can also be sent to:

Horned Toad Prints
PO Box 9506
El Paso, Tx
79995

Manuel Guerra of Horned Toad Prints 
at gumanuel@utep.edu


The above addresses replace the previous one below:

Horned Toad Prints 
Attn: Manuel Guerra
7732 Tuscarora Ave. 
El Paso Tx. 
79912


PRINTMAKING MEDIA: Any traditional printmaking technique: Relief, Lithography, Intaglio, Serigraphy, Letterpress, or a combination of any of these. No digital, please. 

PRINT DIMENSIONS: Paper size strictly 8” x 8” (20.3cm x 20.3cm) no larger or smaller. Printed area can be any size that fits within these dimensions. 

EDITION SIZE: Each participant must submit twelve prints (12 prints) all numbered, titled, signed, and dated. Please include preferred contact information on the back of each print for networking. Each artist will receive via mail ten (10) prints in exchange and two (2) prints will be kept for the 2018-2019 Ambos Lados International Print exhibitions. 




THE BELOW PERTAINS TO THOSE OUTSIDE OF MEXICO  (printmakers working with Taller Grafica Libre in Mexico will work with their rules):


PARTICIPATION FEE: $35 U.S. dollars (this fee covers international shipping, exhibition materials, and promotion). We currently accept PayPal and/or Money Orders (made out to Manuel Guerra 7732 Tuscarora Ave. El Paso Tx. 79912). No personal checks accepted.


APPLICATION FORM:

Print and fill out this form (PDF) (repeated below) and email it to us at gumanuel@utep.edu. Once your form is received, we will send you a PayPal invoice to the email specified in your submission form. Unpaid submissions will NOT be eligible for participation. Refunds will NOT be issued. 

PLEASE NOTE: All work should be packaged appropriately with glassine/interleafing paper in between each print. Prints must be shipped in a reusable package for return purposes with legible return address; this is important for confirmation of receipt, exhibition information, and return mailing. 

Horned Toad Prints is not responsible for loss or damage of prints due to improper packaging or mail carrier mismanagement. We strongly suggest insuring your package; however, it is at the discretion and cost of each participant to do so. 

For any questions please contact Manuel Guerra of Horned Toad Prints at gumanuel@utep.edu

Also note: the prints will be scanned and posted online...a catalog may also be made of the prints.

 *****


PRINT EXCHANGE EMAIL REGISTRATION FORM  (download PDF):




The information on the form above is repeated below:

ARTIST INFORMATION:

Full Name:  _______________

Pseudo Name:  ____________

Email Address:  ___________

Mailing Address:  __________

City:  ____________________

State:  ___________________

Postal Code:  _____________

Country:  ________________



ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:

Secondary Email Address:  _______

Phone Number:  ________________
(include country and area codes)


ARTWORK INFORMATION (Optional/if available):

Title of Print:  _________________

Technique:  ___________________


AGREEMENT AND DISCLAIMER:

By submitting this form, I agree to the terms and conditions of Horned Toad Prints and its 2018- 2019 Ambos Lados International Print Exchange. I understand that I will be receiving a billing notification from Horned Toad Prints to cover the required participation fee. Unpaid submissions will NOT be eligible for participation. NO REFUNDS will be issued. 

Sign:  _______________________

Date:  _______________________


Horned Toad Prints reserves the right to terminate artist participation if work does not comply with submission and shipping requirements and/or if payment is not submitted by deadline.


All rights reserved - Horned Toad Prints/Manuel Guerra – 2018-2019 Ambos Lados International Print Exchange - El Paso, TX, USA






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