Printmaking Organizations

The American Print Alliance (APA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 to promote the art of printmaking in the United States. It supports printmakers through exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and publications, and advocates for the recognition and preservation of printmaking as an important art form.

The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) is the oldest printmaking organization in the United Kingdom, founded in 1880. It is a membership organization that supports and promotes the art of printmaking through exhibitions, workshops, and publications. The RE has played a significant role in the development and recognition of printmaking as a fine art form.

La Biennale di Venezia is the organization responsible for organizing the Venice Biennale, which includes a section dedicated to printmaking. The Venice Biennale is one of the most prestigious international art exhibitions, held every two years in Venice, Italy. The printmaking section of the Biennale showcases the work of contemporary printmakers from around the world.

The Ukiyo-e Society of Japan is an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the art of Japanese printmaking, particularly ukiyo-e. Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during the Edo period (1603-1868). The Ukiyo-e Society of Japan organizes exhibitions, publishes books and journals, and conducts research on ukiyo-e prints.

The International Biennial of Graphic Arts (IBGA) is an organization that organizes the Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Arts, an international printmaking competition held every two years in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The IBGA aims to promote contemporary printmaking and provide a platform for artists to showcase their work and exchange ideas.

The Canadian Printmakers Association (CPA) is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of printmakers in Canada. It provides a forum for printmakers to connect, share ideas, and promote the art of printmaking. The CPA organizes exhibitions, workshops, and conferences, and advocates for the recognition and support of printmaking in Canada.

The Print Council of Australia (PCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art of printmaking in Australia. It supports printmakers through exhibitions, workshops, and publications, and advocates for the recognition and preservation of printmaking as an important art form. The PCA also works to raise awareness of printmaking among the general public and to encourage the collection and display of prints.

The International Print Triennial Society (IPTS) is an organization that organizes the prestigious International Triennial of Graphic Arts in Krakow, Poland. The triennial is one of the most important international exhibitions of contemporary printmaking, showcasing the work of artists from around the world. The IPTS also organizes workshops, conferences, and publications related to printmaking.

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is responsible for managing the Tamarind Institute, a renowned center for lithography in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Tamarind Institute was founded in 1960 and has played a significant role in promoting the art of lithography and training artists in the medium. The institute offers workshops, residencies, and exhibitions, and its collection of lithographs is considered one of the most important in the world.

The International Association of Etchers (IAE) is an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of etching. Founded in 1990, the IAE brings together etchers from around the world to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. The IAE organizes exhibitions, workshops, and conferences, and publishes a journal called 'Etchings'.

The Arte Laguna Association is an organization known for its annual printmaking competition, the Arte Laguna Prize. The competition is open to artists from around the world and showcases a wide range of printmaking techniques and styles. The Arte Laguna Association also organizes exhibitions, workshops, and conferences related to printmaking.

The Printmakers Council (PC) is an organization that represents the interests of printmakers in the United Kingdom. It provides a forum for printmakers to connect, share ideas, and promote the art of printmaking. The PC organizes exhibitions, workshops, and conferences, and advocates for the recognition and support of printmaking in the UK.

The Serigraphy Society (SS) is an organization dedicated to promoting the art of serigraphy, also known as screen printing. Founded in 1940, the SS brings together serigraphers from around the world to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. The SS organizes exhibitions, workshops, and conferences, and publishes a journal called 'Serigraphy'.

The Society of Wood Engravers (SWE) is an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the art of wood engraving. Founded in 1920, the SWE brings together wood engravers from around the world to share ideas, techniques, and inspiration. The SWE organizes exhibitions, workshops, and conferences, and publishes a journal called 'The Wood Engraver'.

The Grafik Biennale Mülheim an der Ruhr Association is an organization known for its annual international printmaking competition, the Grafik Biennale Mülheim an der Ruhr. The competition is open to artists from around the world and showcases a wide range of printmaking techniques and styles. The Grafik Biennale Mülheim an der Ruhr Association also organizes exhibitions, workshops, and conferences related to printmaking.