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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 15, 2025
(Link to the registration form is below)
DEADLINE FOR PRINTS TO ARRIVE AT A/P: Saturday, November 29, 2025
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: $25 CAD per submission
- Submission fee for Non-Members: $35 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 2025 Not So Mini Exhibition in the A/P Main Gallery from December 6 – 12, 2025.
- A/P will host a closing reception on Friday, December 12 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm, 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 6 at 12pm (MST), and will close on Friday, December 12 at 9:30pm (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.