SOMERS — The University of Wisconsin-Parkside announces the 27th presentation of the Parkside National Print Exhibition in 2021 with its annual Call for Artists.

The first show opened at UW-Parkside more than 30 years ago and for three decades the PNPE has shown some of the finest examples of original prints from artists nationwide. The exhibition is one of the longest-running competitive print exhibitions in the Midwest, founded at UW-Parkside in 1987 by printmaking professor Doug DeVinny.

The application deadline for submissions is Feb. 15, 2021. The exhibition will take place in the Fine Arts Gallery of the “Rita” from May 4 to Oct. 2 and will include a public reception, announcement of awards, and juror’s remarks at 4 p.m. Sept. 23. A full-color catalog will accompany this exhibition.

Juror: John Hitchcock, Artist, Professor of Art and Associate Dean of Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Eligible Artists: Artists 18 years or older currently residing in the United States.

Eligible Prints: Prints utilizing traditional, hand-pulled media, including hybrid works combining hand-pulled techniques with new media forms. There are no size restrictions. Prints must have been created within the last two years. Work must arrive exhibition ready. If choosing to provide framed works, works must be framed in Plexiglas (not glass) if shipped. 3D prints and prints employing alternative display methods will be considered.

Entry Fee: A $30 non-refundable entry fee for submitting up to four works (one image per work) processed through CallForEntry.org.

Awards: A $500 Best in Show award will be selected by the juror and announced at the reception.

Catalogue: A full-color catalogue will be produced for the exhibition. Each accepted artist will receive a complimentary copy of the catalogue.