Richmond Printmakers Application

About Richmond Printmakers

Thank you for your interest in our group. Our members have a range of individual practices and backgrounds and we meet together formally at least four times a year to plan and organise group exhibitions, the promotion of the group in general, and printmaking as a practice. We also like to meet more informally, either socially or to share good practice. We aim to exhibit together at least twice a year.

Our exhibitions are open to all members and the fees we charge for entry vary according to the venue. All members help with, and invigilate, at exhibitions and we take it in turns to be part of a small organising committee for each event.

We are increasing our social media presence and welcome applications from members with skills in this area.

What do you get by joining?

  • Membership of a supportive and proactive group

  • An opportunity to exhibit with a  well respected and experienced  group of creatives / printmakers

  • The benefit of shared professional practice, skills and critical discussion

  • An entry on the Richmond Printmakers website with images, description of your work and contact details / links to your social media

  • The exchange of ideas and social opportunities

  • Links with artist networks  - currently being developed

What do Richmond Printmakers ask from you in return?

  • Be prepared to play an active part in the organisation, and agree to work in a spirit of cooperation and friendship to promote the interests of all.

  • Contribute to the running of the organisation, at times taking on a role such as secretary on a rotating basis.

  • Find and visit possible new venues.

  • Contribute to the organisation of exhibitions / events you are taking part in – on rotation -  and a commitment to invigilate at exhibitions you take part in (normally only a few hours!).

  • A commitment to the regular production of high quality, professionally presented prints

  • A firm commitment to attend at least 3 meetings a year. (Meetings are held at The Railway pub in Teddington, they usually run from 6.30 to 8.30pm)

So how can you join?

Here are our selection criteria:

  • All work submitted to the selection committee must be the work of the applicant.

  • The work must demonstrate a high level of technical accomplishment with evidence of enquiry, reflection and process development.

  • The artist’s work must show a consistent body of work.

  • The artist’s application should include an indication of how they are willing to contribute to the group

How is your Application Assessed?

Digital Submission

  • Initial selection is done digitally, with all members voting on your application. After you have completed your details in the form below you will be sent a link to a folder where you can upload up to six images (no more than 1mb each) and your CV.

Portfolio

  • If you are successful at this stage you will be invited to bring a portfolio to a member’s house at a mutually convenient time. The portfolio should consist of  8-10 prints that you feel best represent your practice, it will be viewed by our selection committee, together with your application form, CV and any social media accounts you have submitted. We will keep your portfolio for about a week and arrange a convenient time for you to collect it. Shortly after the committee has met we’ll let you know about the outcome of the process.  

Please note:
We aim to be a group of 24 printmakers. If we have too many successful submissions you will be put on a waiting list and be invited to join us when a place becomes available.