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A/P's Annual International Not So Mini Print Exchange and Exhibition!

About the Not So Mini

Each year, A/P hosts a print exchange and exhibition in conjunction with an exciting sale and silent auction fundraiser.

The Not So Mini is among our most anticipated events of the year that:

  • Showcases the breadth and depth of printmaking by local, national, and international artists
  • Connects printmakers from all over the globe with A/P and with each other, and
  • Raises funds that help to sustain A/P’s community programming.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER YOUR PARTICIPATION: Saturday, November 23, 2024

(Link to the registration form is below)

DEADLINE FOR PRINTS TO ARRIVE AT A/P: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Who Can Participate?

  • This opportunity is open to ALL ARTISTS working in print-based media from anywhere around the world.
  • Artists of ALL experience levels are welcome!
  • ALL forms of print-based processes can be submitted.

Exchange Details 

  • All participants will submit an edition of ten 8″x10″ prints.
  • In return, each participant will receive eight original prints from other participants, selected at random.
  • A/P will retain two prints from each edition to raise funds for A/P in a silent auction fundraiser.
  • The fundraising auction will coincide with an exhibition of all submissions in the A/P Main Gallery.

Participation Fees

A submission fee is required to participate.  All submission fees support A/P, including the coordination and administration required for this exchange and fundraiser.

  • Submission fee for current A/P Members: $20 CAD per submission
  • Submission fee for Non-Members: $30 CAD per submission
  • Additional return shipping fees will apply for submissions where exchange packages will be shipped to the participant.

*If you are facing financial barriers to participating, please reach out to director@albertaprintmakers.com

Exhibition and Auction Details

Exhibition

  • One print from each edition will be included in the 2024 Not So Mini Exhibition in the A/P Main Gallery from December 7 – 13, 2024.
  • A/P will host a closing reception on Friday, December 13 from 7:00pm – 9:30pm, and will include print sales, access to the online auction, and refreshments.

Auction Fundraiser

  • The 2 prints from each edition that are retained by A/P will be included in an online silent auction and sale. 
  • The auction will open on Saturday, December 7 at 12pm (MST), and will close on Friday, December 13 at 9:00pm (MST)
  • A/P will set all prices and starting bids, which will be consistent for all artworks submitted.
  • All funds raised from these print sales will support A/P’s sustained community programming.