Each participating artist sends us an edition of twelve hand-pulled original prints. We send each artist ten randomly selected prints by other participants. We retain two prints from every edition we receive, to be exhibited and sold for PAN and WhitPrint fundraising. We use some of the images online to promote the Emerald Print Exchange.
All forms of editionable, hand-pulled prints are acceptable, including etching/aquatint, lithography, woodcut, linocut, mezzotint, and screenprint. Media and appearance (images, paper, inks, coloring, etc.) should be consistent throughout the edition. We encourage the use of archival materials.
No monotypes. No giclées, reproductions, or photographs. To prevent damage to other entries, no glitter, attached objects, or 3-D, please.
The complete edition must be twelve prints, each one signed and numbered (1/12 - 12/12). There should be only slight, if any, differences in your edition, so those who receive your prints will all receive consistent pieces. In keeping with standard print editioning custom, you may retain no more than 2 artist proofs (marked A/P). Titles are optional. Because of size restrictions, you may sign and number your prints on the back instead of the front. Please also print your name clearly on the back of each print.
You must register and pay online before shipping your prints to us. Once you register, we'll email you reminders about how and when to submit your edition.
Our online catalog and auction pages display submitted works in registration order. The sooner you register, the nearer your work will be to the top of the page!
Your submitted edition must be packaged in a single shipment. Slip-sheet between each print with interleaving, glassine, or newsprint, no larger than 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches. Make sure your prints are fully dried before packaging them.
Please allow ample time for shipment. Send your shipment to:
Emerald Print Exchange c/o Whiteaker Printmakers 1328 W. 2nd Avenue Eugene OR 97402 USA
After we’ve received your edition we’ll follow up to find out where and how to send your exchange prints to you. The personal information we collect from you will be used only for Emerald Print Exchange operations.
We publish images of submitted entries on our online catalog and auction pages. You’ll have the option to provide more information for these pages after we’ve received your edition.
We reserve the right to reject submissions that do not meet the stated requirements of the exchange.
As this is a friendly, inclusive exchange, meant to connect artists and to educate the public about printmaking processes, we also reserve the right to reject entries depicting controversial subject matter that has the potential to alienate others.
Rejected submissions will be returned to their artists without refund.
