Business Details
Printmaking Community & Education in Seattle
Seattle Print Arts is a member-driven association dedicated to advancing printmaking as a vital artistic medium. Founded on principles of education, community, and accessibility, we foster collaboration among artists, collectors, and arts professionals across the Pacific Northwest. Our programs include competitive fellowships, grants, and print exchanges that support emerging and established artists while prioritizing inclusivity and equity. We actively work to diversify our board and membership, ensuring representation from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and economically diverse communities.Through partnerships with institutions like Pratt Fine Arts Center and funding from 4Culture, we provide resources, studio access, and exhibition opportunities to sustain printmaking traditions while embracing innovation. Our commitment to anti-racism and community engagement guides all initiatives, including pay-what-you-can memberships starting at $1/year. By honoring Indigenous land stewardship and hosting events like our Annual Print Exchange, we strengthen connections between artists and audiences regionally and beyond.
Services
Artist Fellowships
Printmaking Grants
Annual Print Exchange
Community Workshops
Membership Programs
Exhibition Opportunities
Studio Access Partnerships
Printmaking Education
Artist Residencies
Resource Sharing Networks
Highlights and features
- We offer annual fellowships with $3,000 stipends for printmaking projects
- Our Pratt/SPA Partner Grant provides $1,000 toward printmaking education
- We host the juried Annual Print Exchange for member artists
- Our pay-what-you-can memberships start at $1/year for accessibility
- We prioritize diversity with targeted fellowships like the Kristen T Ramirez Fellowship
Services
Artist Fellowships
These competitive programs provide financial support for printmakers developing new works. Selected artists receive $3,000 stipends to advance their projects while gaining professional exposure. Recipients also gain one-year membership benefits and must present their work at our annual meeting, creating valuable networking opportunities for both emerging and established artists.
Print Exchanges
Our annual unjuried exchange allows members to submit 12 prints and receive 10 curated works in return. This program facilitates artistic discovery while building our archival collection. Participants gain exposure through exhibitions at venues like Postmark Center for the Arts and access to regional printmaking communities.
Community Grants
The Pratt/SPA Partner Grant offers Puget Sound printmakers $1,000 toward classes, supplies, and studio fees. Recipients receive Pratt membership benefits including specialized equipment access and technical training opportunities that enhance their professional development and artistic capabilities.
Membership Programs
Our flexible membership model creates access points for diverse participants. Members gain entry to exclusive events, resource sharing networks, and professional development opportunities while supporting our mission to expand printmaking accessibility across socioeconomic levels.
Printmaking Education
Through partnerships with regional arts centers, we facilitate skill development via workshops and studio access programs. These initiatives support both traditional techniques and contemporary innovations while connecting participants with established printmaking professionals across the Pacific Northwest.
People
Charles Spitzack
Board Member
BFA from Cornish College of the Arts, teaches woodblock printmaking across the PNW. Creates Mokuhanga-inspired prints addressing social issues like labor rights and equality.
Kerstin Graudins
Board Member
Printmaking instructor with 11 years experience at Pratt. Holds degrees from University of Washington and New York University in printmaking disciplines.
Eileen Jimenez
Board Member
Indigenous artist and community leader focused on improving access to institutional resources and creating inclusive art spaces for marginalized communities.
Diane Davis
Board Member
Printmaker with University of Washington BFA and law degree from University of Pennsylvania. Retired Seattle city official advocating printmaking for political expression.
Scott Mxcal
Board Member
Social practice artist and youth mentor working with Latinx/Chicanx narratives through printmaking at Urban Artworks and Pratt Fine Arts Center.
Questions
How can I apply for Seattle Print Arts fellowships?
Applications require submission of a biography, artist statement, project proposal, and portfolio images through our website. Deadlines typically fall in July with award announcements following in August.
What printmaking techniques do you support?
We accept all fine art print techniques including digital media, screen printing, relief, intaglio, collagraphy, and experimental methods through our exchange programs and exhibitions.
Are membership dues fixed or flexible?
We offer pay-what-you-can memberships starting at $1/year to ensure accessibility for all printmakers and art enthusiasts.
Do you offer printmaking studio space?
Through partnership with Pratt Fine Arts Center, we provide access to printmaking studios for grant recipients and members.
How are fellowship recipients selected?
Applications undergo blind jurying by arts professionals evaluating artistic merit, project feasibility, and potential impact on the applicant's creative development.
What community initiatives do you prioritize?
We focus on anti-racism practices, Indigenous land acknowledgment, diversity in programming, and supporting Black, Latine, and Indigenous printmakers through targeted fellowships.
