Print Exchange + the global print palooza!
Uniting artists globally. One print at a time. This ‘global print palooza’ is all about prints without borders.
Whether you’re a student, beginner, or established artist, everyone is welcome to join. Connecting printmakers worldwide through printed art. Spread the word to your printmaking pals – let us together create a community!
Did you miss out on this year’s 2024 event? Why not join the VIP pre-registration for next year’s print party?
2025 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Key dates
December 1, 2024 = VIP early bird registration opens
May 31 = Registration closes (accepts chocolate as bribes)
June 30* = DEADLINE ALERT = Please ensure that prints are dispatched before this date. Don’t forget to include a fridge magnet from your hometown to go on our etching press and be displayed at the exhibition.
September = Your return exchange prints start shipping [untracked]
October = Exhibition opens in Adelaide, South Australia
December = 2026 exchange opens.
Mail to
The Printmaker
c/ Ingleside Studios
PO Box 123
Houghton, South Australia 5131
Australia
*We’ve allocated an 8-week window for your artwork to arrive in Australia, ensuring it reaches South Australia in time. If you send your submission after this deadline, it may not make it in time for the exchange “pack day.” However, rest assured that even if it arrives late, your print will still be included in the exhibition.
Fees
This fee covers the expenses associated with the return postage and the careful handling of your prints during the exchange.
Aussie residents: $AU35 + a fridge magnet with your return prints
International: $AU65 + a fridge magnet with your return prints
What’s with the fridge magnet?
We want some magnetic magic. Your fridge buddy from home will strut its stuff on the studio etching press – yep, we’re talking a VIP address! Each magnet moves in like a tiny portal to a place, etching its unique story into our space. These mini marvels capture cultures and friendships in a snap. In a world where connection often feels like chasing Wi-Fi, these pocket-sized champs nudge us and remind us of our global connections.
Theme | 2025
“Sweet As”
Australian slang for: awesome or good, is used to intensify the phrase. It’s a casual, upbeat way to emphasize that something is great or satisfying. We want to know what is awesome in your world!
For example, if someone says, “That print exchange was sweet as,” they’re saying the exchange was really fantastic!
Edition Size
Twelve (12)
Please no variable editions. Monoprints will not be accepted.
Paper + print size
Paper: 14cm x 14cm
Print: 10cm x 10cm, leaving you with a stunning 2cm border around the edges. See how good they look HERE
Print presentation
Choose archival paper, be aware that thin rice paper is extremely difficult to handle, last year we had issues with a selection of prints. Please choose wisely.
Wrap each print like it’s a delicate little treasure, using acid-free tissue paper or glassine – cut to size, of course!
Downloadable registration guides
Choose your laser printer’s page size, download and print it out.
A4 Template US Letter Template
Despatching your prints
Clearly write your full name on ‘something’ included with your prints to make the INGLESIDE STUDIOS job a little easier when collating.
Don’t forget to include your ‘non-compulsory’ fridge magnet for our studio etching press. A little piece of your backyard is joining ours.
Get ready to win big with your printmaking skills in 2025
Get ready to seize the spotlight and score big with our amazing prize packs, courtesy of our pals at Speedball Art products! It’s time to let your creative juices run wild, document your printmaking adventure, and show us how you do what you do. You could be the ultimate prize-winning artist.
1/ Show us your magic. Give us a peek into your creative process, and show us how you do what you do.
Ever dreamt of showcasing your printmaking work in a global magazine?
This is your chance to get a feature in the Pressing Matters Magazine! The ultimate prize awaits – a chance to showcase your printmaking work in an International Publication – Pressing Matters.
Your Print Exchange entry will be appraised by printmaking experts from Pressing Matters Magazine. So make sure you tag them to be seen!
The prize: the artist selected receives, a small article spotlighting you, your studio and your work in the prestigious October edition. And to sweeten the deal, the head honcho is throwing in a 3-issue back issue bundle!
Exhibitions
All submitted editions will be exhibited in Adelaide, South Australia. Artists will be notified of further exhibition dates and locations.
Reproduction
All participating prints will be put in a web gallery and may be reproduced digitally to promote additional exhibitions or future exchanges. Proper credit will be given to the artist upon reproduction; no monetary value will be associated with reproduction.
Frequently asked questions to date
How do I get my print to be perfectly placed in the middle each time?
Navigating this might feel like a puzzle, I get it, especially considering you have to do it a dozen times! But no worries, we’ve conjured up an easy-peasy print-at-home registration guide, tailor-made for awesome folks like you. Grab yours right here – just make sure to pick the paper size that jives with your trusty home printer.
A4 Guide Sheet US Letter Guide Sheet
Can I share my work in progress and final images online via social media before sending the final prints to you?
Absolutely, without a doubt! Let the news travel like a rumour in a small town. Inform your buddies, your mom, your next-door pals – shout it from the rooftops! Let’s transform this into a truly communal extravaganza. Please tag @sally_printmaker and @mixed_incs so we don’t miss it.
Use the fancy collaborate option on Instagram with @mixed_incs and you’ll pop up on that dedicated page.
Do you have an exchange-specific hashtag?
#printpalooza #mixedincs
Do you have an Instagram page to collaborate with?
Yes, we are encouraging everyone to collaborate and feature their process and artwork images with mixed_incs. Remember to make sure you tag both sally_printmaker and Mixed Inc. to get featured.
Can I print more than 12 and then sell them privately?
Absolutely, no doubt about it! Your creations are like VIPs in their own right, and you’re just letting a dozen of them strut their stuff in the cool crowd that’s all about this print exchange scene.
Can I set my own price for the sale of my print at the end-of-year exhibition?
While this would be ideal, sorry, no. With more than 100 printmakers to herd, the formula is this.
Your original entry fee + gallery commission = magic number.
You will be notified that your piece has been sold and you automatically get free entry into next year’s exchange!
Can I submit more than one print?
You betcha! Here’s the scoop: each print needs a posse of twelve identical twins. But hold onto your artistic beret, because here’s where it gets quirky – you’ll only get a cool 10 prints back for each of your masterpieces unless you decide to take an encore and sign up again.
That’s when the print party doubles up! And don’t worry, I’ve conjured up just the right amount of postage mojo for one set per registration – mail magic, you know!
I would love to see everyone’s work when you have collated them. Will there be an online archive?
Our team will work together to capture photographs of each piece, subject to your permission, and subsequently, feature them in an online gallery. This initiative aims to document the global activities within the printmaking community for this year. It’s important to mention that a few artists have opted out of displaying their art online, so their pieces won’t be included.
When you return our prints will I be able to track my parcel?
In a perfect world, this would be wonderful! However, here at Ingleside Studios, we’re working hard to make sure everyone can join in without breaking the bank and feeling left out. To include tracking for all envelopes, our team felt the cost would exclude some artists. If you’re open to chipping in an extra $AU30 for a tracked envelope, kindly shoot an email to Sally here, and she’ll help you get everything sorted. Your support means a lot!
I need to pull out of the exchange for any number of reasons, can I get a refund?
Sorry, no ticket back to Refundsville, but here’s the deal: shoot me an email at printmaker@castondesign.com to give me the lowdown. Your entry fee will then go onto a new adventure – straight into the donation pot for our chosen charity this year. Trust me, they’re gonna give you a virtual high-five.
How will I know whose prints are who’s?
Ingleside Studios as the team collates the prints you will be able to view the images online with full bios. These details are from the entry form that was originally filled out. This will include the artist’s name, their location [no addresses will be included], social media tags, website and bio.
Can the print for the exchange be rectangular, for example, 2″ x 3″ or does it need to be square?
Great question. As long as it sits in the print space of 3.9″ x 3.9″ it can be any size or shape. See the gallery for examples.
Why are you asking for a fridge magnet?
Your fridge magnet is kinda of non-compulsary but we’d love it. Include it with your final 12 prints, it will then become a resident celebrity on the studio etching press – talk about an exclusive neighbourhood! With each magnet taking up residence, it’s like a mini doorway to a place, a memory, a connection, etching its way into our space. These little marvels are like snapshots of cultures and friendships, creating an artistic tale right on our studio’s “Preston” etching press. In a world that sometimes feels like it needs a Wi-Fi password to connect, these pint-sized champions remind us that the most unexpected places can be a global hotspot of connection.
