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SAGA: Society of American Graphic Artists, is an artist based nonprofit organization. Founded in 1915

08/26/2026

SAGA is excited to announce its 91st Annual Members Exhibition at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City. September 11 - September 27, 2026 . Featuring nearly 200 hand-pulled prints representing a broad range of techniques and subjects. Awards will be juried by Leslie Diuguid, founder of Du-Good Press in Brooklyn.

The Society of American Graphic Artists (SAGA) is a non-profit organization established in 1915 whose mission is to promote contemporary printmakers, cultivate printmaking appreciation and education, and offer a collaborative and inclusive platform for artists across the country. To learn more about SAGA's current shows and opportunities, go to our web (link in bio).

Hosting this year’s exhibition is Monira Foundation, an independent nonprofit institution that functions as a radical experimental laboratory, working in close collaboration with artists, curators, musicians, dancers, producers, and writers to conceive, realize, and present innovative projects in all media. Monira is located within Mana Contemporary, a 2-million-square-foot art center. The complex occupies a renovated 100-year old former to***co warehouse, featuring expansive exhibition spaces, working artist studios, the International Center of Photography archives, and more.

A free and festive public reception and awards ceremony with participating artists will feature light snacks and drinks on Saturday, September 26, 3-5pm. We will commemorate the diversity and daring nature of contemporary printmakers.
Join us!

poster image: Poppy Deer, by Coco Berkman

07/30/2026

5th Annual Mini Gems Open Call for Printmakers

SAGA presents our 5th Annual Mini Gems exhibition!

Mini Gems is a juried show open to all printmakers working in the US. This year's show will feature 200 miniature hand-pulled prints at SAGA Gallery in Union Square NYC from December 5, 2026 - January 9, 2027.

We hope that you will consider participating and that you will share this information with your printmaker friends. This is a show full of gorgeous work that you don't want to miss!

Details regarding the application process, including the deadline for entry and eligibility requirements: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261863817223157

06/08/2026

Join us at SAGA's 91st Annual Members Exhibition at Mana Contemporary in Jersey City. Fridays Saturdays and Sundays, September 11 - 27. Public reception and awards ceremony Sat

04/03/2026

Dear Members and Friends,

We are excited to see you at the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair, this April 9 - 12.
For tickets, programs and more info, go to https://powerhousearts.org/print-fair

We are bringing over 150 prints from members across the country, plus treasures from our Collector Prints program, and a selection of stunning pieces from the Print Club of New York. (https://printclubofnewyork.org/presentation-prints/)

See you at the Fair!
SAGA

03/15/2026

NO TIME TO WASTE‼️Submissions are still open for new printmaking members at SAGA! AND ITS FREE TO APPLY! 🙌

This open call goes out to any printmakers looking to expand their network and become a part of a thriving cooperative of artists focusing in printmakers.

APPLICATION LINK IN BIO
DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2026

Poster design by

03/07/2026

SAGA is so excited to be a part of the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair! Join us from
April 9–12 to explore an incredible selection of fine art prints, meet talented
artists, and celebrate printmaking. Tickets are available now—grab yours at the
link in our bio!

03/01/2026

CALLING ALL PRINTMAKERS!! 🔔

The Society of American Graphic Artists is now accepting submissions for new members!

You can learn more by going to the main website in our bio.

Poster design by

01/13/2026

Platemark s3e98 - Society of American Graphic Artists - prints & the printmaking ecosystem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xS0CyMgXbg

Platemark's episode on SAGA is out! (link in bio) Listen to Ann Shafer interviewing DeAnn Prosia, Esther Schwab, and Diego Briceno, about the past, present and future of the Society of American Graphic Artists.

Ann Shafer is a curator, art historian, writer, podcaster, editor, graphic designer, and a leading expert on intaglio printmaking by Stanley William Hayter and Atelier 17.

DeAnn L. Prosia is an intaglio printmaker who has exhibited in over 300 worldwide exhibitions winning over 100 awards including several Best in Shows, Gold and Silver Medals of Honor and several Purchase Awards, one given by juror Richard Estes. She has had solo shows in New York City, Australia and Germany. Prosia is a past president of SAGA (2021-23), a Master-Signature Member of American Women Artists and an Elected Member of the Allied Artists of America and the Audubon Artists.

Esther Schwalb is a New York City--based intaglio and relief printmaker. She is frequently inspired by urban infrastructure, natural landscapes, and family narratives.

Diego Briceno is a Chilean American printmaker based in New York City. He is a print technician at the Art Students League of New York, past president and current vice president of The Society of American Graphic Artists. In recent years he was resident at Muskat Studios, Somerville MA, and at Maldita Estampa, Barcelona, Spain. His work has been shown in New York City; Princeton, NJ; Bridgeport, CT; Providence, RI; Boston, MA; Cleveland, OH; Fort Wayne, IN; Lindsborg KS; Laguna Beach, CA; and Barcelona, Spain.

01/10/2026

Today is the last day. Don’t miss SAGA’s 4th Annual Mini Gems Exhibition. 200 fine art miniature prints on view. Affordable art gems to collect!

12/11/2025

Let’s see what some of our visitors had to say about the 4th Annual Mini Gems opening reception! 🎤😍💬

Thanks again to everyone who came to support our printmaking artists and congrats to the awardees of the evening!

More videos coming soon…

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Website

http://www.sagaprints.com/

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