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Seattle Print Arts Seattle Print Arts is an association of artists, arts professionals and collectors who have an avid interest in the expanding field of print arts.

Check out our YouTube Channel to see recorded artist talks and studio visits. Seattle Print Arts is an association of artists, arts professionals and collectors who have an avid interest in the expanding field of print arts and an appreciation of the print media. Our mission is to foster intellectual and artistic dialogue, serve as a resource for news in the field of printmaking, forge links betwe

en artists, and serve as a base for a variety of activities that focus on the print arts. Since its formation in January 2000, Seattle Print Arts has organized symposia, lectures, print exchanges, demonstrations, and several print exhibits, including two international exchange exhibitions.

SPA joins forces with Partners In Print for this year’s Print Exchange Exhibition! Please Join us THIS FRIDAY during th...
02/06/2026

SPA joins forces with Partners In Print for this year’s Print Exchange Exhibition!

Please Join us THIS FRIDAY during the Belltown ArtWalk! 6:00-9:00 pm

PiP is located at 402 Cedar Street, Seattle, WA 98121 (Belltown).

In addition to seeing this year’s art there will be Live letterpress demonstrations and tours of the very cool print shop!!

Larry Sommers FellowshipAPPLY by July 5, 2026This fellowship exists to honor Larry Sommers (1953-2009). Larry, a foundin...
25/05/2026

Larry Sommers Fellowship
APPLY by July 5, 2026

This fellowship exists to honor Larry Sommers (1953-2009). Larry, a founding member of Seattle Print Arts, known for his irreverent political prints, who was also owner and operator of Inky D**k Press. He was a wonderful mentor and an integral part of the Seattle arts community, as well as a charismatic teacher who had an immeasurable impact on students as the Instructional Technician at the University of Washington.
This award provides a stipend of $3,000 to produce new work or to support a printmaking project in progress. This fellowship is open to artists residing in the Pacific Northwest who are current members of Seattle Print Arts. Current members of the Seattle Print Arts Board are not eligible to apply.
The selected artist will be determined based on the artistic intent (or project, if applicable) and images of work presented in the application, juried by a panel of arts professionals. The first $1,500 will be awarded when the artist is selected. The remaining $1,500 will be awarded after the artist’s presentation, within a year of the initial grant. In addition to the monetary award, the chosen artist will receive a one-year Seattle Print Arts membership.
The selected artist, or artist team, is required to present a talk about their work, at our Annual Meeting, to the Seattle Print Arts membership. If travel to the annual meeting in Seattle is not possible, the artist must provide a recorded video presentation prior to the event.
Required Documents: Saved as two PDFs
PDF #1: All TEXT Documents
(We recommend saving files as: First Initial Last Name_1.pdf - for example: JSmith_1.pdf)
In this order:
- Biography, takes the place of a resume or CV (up to 300 words)
- Artist Statement, describing your work (up to 300 words)
- Letter of Intent, describing the project the fellowship will help you create. How will the grant help you accomplish your goals? (up to 300 words)
PDF #2: IMAGES
(We recommend saving files as: First Initial Last Name_2.pdf - for example: JSmith_2.pdf)
- 5-10 Images of your Work that are clearly labeled with Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Year Completed (this information should show up on the same page as the image).
Email PDFs to: [email protected]
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
ALL Documents due: July 5, 2026
Announcement of Award: August 2, 2026

Kristen T Ramirez Fellowshipfor Latine PrintmakersAPPLY by July 5, 2026This fellowship, specifically for Latine printmak...
25/05/2026

Kristen T Ramirez Fellowship
for Latine Printmakers
APPLY by July 5, 2026

This fellowship, specifically for Latine printmakers, exists to honor Kristen T Ramirez, who passed in 2021. As an artist, teacher, arts administrator, and community activist, Kristen’s inspiration and impact is immeasurable. In Kristen’s words, “I was really interested in printmaking as a democratic medium, insofar as you are not making one thing but you are making multiple things... getting a message out in the streets to the people."
“Persistence means making work for the sake of work because it feeds you in some deeper way. Time and money are always the constant and evasive needs. Funding helps pay for many things.”
This award provides a stipend of $3,000 to produce new work or to support a printmaking project in progress. This fellowship is open to Latine artists residing in the Pacific Northwest. Current members of the Seattle Print Arts Board are not eligible to apply.
The selected artist will be determined based on the artistic intent (and project, if applicable) and the images of work presented in the application, juried by a panel of arts professionals. The first $1,500 will be awarded when the artist is selected. The selected artist, or artist team, is required to present a talk about their work, at our Annual Meeting, to the Seattle Print Arts membership. If travel to the annual meeting in Seattle is not possible, the artist must provide a recorded video presentation prior to the event. The remaining $1,500 will be awarded after the artist's presentation within the year (date TBD). In addition to the monetary award, the chosen artist will receive a one-year Seattle Print Arts membership.
Required Documents: Saved as two PDFs
PDF #1: All TEXT Documents
(We recommend saving files as: First Initial Last Name_1.pdf - for example: JSmith_1.pdf)
In this order:
- Biography, takes the place of a resume or CV (up to 300 words)
- Artist Statement, describing your work (up to 300 words)
- Letter of Intent, describing the project the fellowship will help you create. How will the grant help you accomplish your goals? (up to 300 words)
PDF #2: IMAGES
(We recommend saving files as: First Initial Last Name_2.pdf - for example: JSmith_2.pdf)
- 5-10 Images of your Work that are clearly labeled with Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Year Completed (this information should show up on the same page as the image).
Email PDFs to: [email protected]
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
ALL DOcuments due: july 5, 2026
Announcement of Award: August 2, 2026

Thank you to and everyone who came out to hear him speak about AS I AM, 1956-present. You can view the show again in pe...
16/05/2026

Thank you to and everyone who came out to hear him speak about AS I AM, 1956-present.

You can view the show again in person
May 31, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

University Business Center
4500 9th Ave NE, Seattle WA

AS I AM, 1956–Present: A Survey of 70 Years of Art-Making by Phil Stoiber Local artist Phil Stoiber invites the communi...
14/05/2026

AS I AM, 1956–Present: A Survey of 70 Years of Art-Making by Phil Stoiber

Local artist Phil Stoiber invites the community to experience AS I AM, 1956–Present, a retrospective exhibition surveying nearly seven decades of creative work and artistic exploration.

The exhibition is on view throughout May 2026 at Gallery 4500, located in the University Business Center, Suite 300, 4500 Ninth Ave NE, Seattle. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

A special Closing Reception will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, in conjunction with the U District Art Walk.

At 7:00 PM, Phil will present an artist talk titled:

“Seventeen Minutes: 2nd Grade to 77th Year with a Short Attention Span”

During the talk, Phil will reflect on his lifelong love of art, the inspirations behind his work, and the creative journey that has shaped his practice over the past 70 years.

The final opportunity to view the exhibition will be Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Special thanks to for supporting FREE cultural programming in King County

Kristen T Ramirez Fellowshipfor Latine PrintmakersAPPLY by July 5, 2026This fellowship, specifically for Latine printmak...
05/05/2026

Kristen T Ramirez Fellowship
for Latine Printmakers
APPLY by July 5, 2026

This fellowship, specifically for Latine printmakers, exists to honor Kristen T Ramirez, who passed in 2021. As an artist, teacher, arts administrator, and community activist, Kristen’s inspiration and impact is immeasurable. In Kristen’s words, “I was really interested in printmaking as a democratic medium, insofar as you are not making one thing but you are making multiple things... getting a message out in the streets to the people."
“Persistence means making work for the sake of work because it feeds you in some deeper way. Time and money are always the constant and evasive needs. Funding helps pay for many things.”
This award provides a stipend of $3,000 to produce new work or to support a printmaking project in progress. This fellowship is open to Latine artists residing in the Pacific Northwest. Current members of the Seattle Print Arts Board are not eligible to apply.
The selected artist will be determined based on the artistic intent (and project, if applicable) and the images of work presented in the application, juried by a panel of arts professionals. The first $1,500 will be awarded when the artist is selected. The selected artist, or artist team, is required to present a talk about their work, at our Annual Meeting, to the Seattle Print Arts membership. If travel to the annual meeting in Seattle is not possible, the artist must provide a recorded video presentation prior to the event. The remaining $1,500 will be awarded after the artist's presentation within the year (date TBD). In addition to the monetary award, the chosen artist will receive a one-year Seattle Print Arts membership.
Required Documents: Saved as two PDFs
PDF #1: All TEXT Documents
(We recommend saving files as: First Initial Last Name_1.pdf - for example: JSmith_1.pdf)
In this order:
- Biography, takes the place of a resume or CV (up to 300 words)
- Artist Statement, describing your work (up to 300 words)
- Letter of Intent, describing the project the fellowship will help you create. How will the grant help you accomplish your goals? (up to 300 words)
PDF #2: IMAGES
(We recommend saving files as: First Initial Last Name_2.pdf - for example: JSmith_2.pdf)
- 5-10 Images of your Work that are clearly labeled with Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Year Completed (this information should show up on the same page as the image).
Email PDFs to: [email protected]
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
ALL Documents due: July 5, 2026
Announcement of Award: August 2, 2026

This is the final week to apply for Under Pressure: Contemporary Political Prints at CoCA! Make sure to submit your work...
05/05/2026

This is the final week to apply for Under Pressure: Contemporary Political Prints at CoCA! Make sure to submit your work by May 7, 2026.
The Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA), in partnership with Seattle Print Arts, is now accepting submissions for "Under Pressure: Contemporary Political Prints", a juried exhibition on view June 4-28, 2026, with an opening reception on Seattle’s First Thursday (June 4).

This call invites artists to explore themes of power, resistance, identity, and social change through traditional printmaking processes. Awards include a $250 First Prize and two $125 Runner-Up awards.

Open to current CoCA and SPA members.

Deadline: May 7, 2026.
Learn more and submit at https://cocaseattle.net/submit/underpressure/

Image attached: Susan Smith www.stsmithart.com "Thank You For Protecting My Freedom to Get Sick, Be Denied Insurance, and Die.” Linocut. 7" x 10.” 2010

Larry Sommers FellowshipAPPLY by July 5, 2026This fellowship exists to honor Larry Sommers (1953-2009). Larry, a foundin...
05/05/2026

Larry Sommers Fellowship
APPLY by July 5, 2026

This fellowship exists to honor Larry Sommers (1953-2009). Larry, a founding member of Seattle Print Arts known for his irreverent political prints, who was also owner and operator of Inky D**k Press. He was a wonderful mentor and an integral part of the Seattle arts community, as well as a charismatic teacher who had an immeasurable impact on students as the Instructional Technician at the University of Washington.
This award provides a stipend of $3,000 to produce new work or to support a printmaking project in progress. This fellowship is open to artists residing in the Pacific Northwest who are current members of Seattle Print Arts. Current members of the Seattle Print Arts Board are not eligible to apply.
The selected artist will be determined based on the artistic intent (or project, if applicable) and images of work presented in the application, juried by a panel of arts professionals. The first $1,500 will be awarded when the artist is selected. The remaining $1,500 will be awarded after the artist’s presentation, within a year of the initial grant. In addition to the monetary award, the chosen artist will receive a one-year Seattle Print Arts membership.
The selected artist, or artist team, is required to present a talk about their work, at our Annual Meeting, to the Seattle Print Arts membership. If travel to the annual meeting in Seattle is not possible, the artist must provide a recorded video presentation prior to the event.
Required Documents: Saved as two PDFs
PDF #1: All TEXT Documents
(We recommend saving files as: First Initial Last Name_1.pdf - for example: JSmith_1.pdf)
In this order:
- Biography, takes the place of a resume or CV (up to 300 words)
- Artist Statement, describing your work (up to 300 words)
- Letter of Intent, describing the project the fellowship will help you create. How will the grant help you accomplish your goals? (up to 300 words)
PDF #2: IMAGES
(We recommend saving files as: First Initial Last Name_2.pdf - for example: JSmith_2.pdf)
- 5-10 Images of your Work that are clearly labeled with Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Year Completed (this information should show up on the same page as the image).
Email PDFs to: [email protected]
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
ALL Documents due: July 5, 2026
Announcement of Award: August 2, 2026

SPA joins forces with Partners In Print for this year’s Print Exchange Exhibition! Please join us THIS FRIDAY during th...
05/05/2026

SPA joins forces with Partners In Print for this year’s Print Exchange Exhibition!

Please join us THIS FRIDAY during the Belltown ArtWalk! 6:00-9:00 pm

PiP is located at 402 Cedar Street, Seattle, WA 98121 (Belltown).

In addition to seeing this year’s art, there will be Live letterpress demonstrations and tours of the very cool print shop!!

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