About the Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Open

‘Bell House’ will will be exhibited at this fantastic gallery in Ironbridge.

The Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Open is an international celebration of contemporary and traditional printmaking, bringing together emerging and established artists from across the UK and worldwide.

Hosted by Ironbridge Fine Arts within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, the Open provides artists with the opportunity to exhibit within a professionally curated exhibition while connecting with a wider audience of collectors, printmakers, galleries, and industry professionals.

Selected works will be featured within both the physical exhibition and online exhibition, alongside inclusion in the official printed exhibition catalogue. The exhibition culminates in a public Exhibition Opening and Private View event featuring artist talks, live demonstrations, networking opportunities, and prize presentations.

The competition celebrates excellence across a broad range of printmaking disciplines and welcomes artists working in both traditional and experimental approaches, including:

The Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Open continues to champion innovation, craftsmanship, and the enduring relevance of printmaking within contemporary art practice.