Call for Entry
The American Color Print Society 86th Annual Fall Exhibition
November 1, 2026 thru November 25, 2026
The Plastic Club
247 S Camac St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 1st, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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For 86 years, the American Color Print Society has been dedicated to the advancement of printmaking as a fine art medium. This mission encourages us to create exhibition opportunities for productive and emerging print artists.
Our Annual Fall Exhibition is open both members and to non-members, who may submit work to be juried for entry into the show. All accepted artists are eligible for awards.
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The Plastic Club was founded in 1897 by a group of professional women artists at a time when already existing art clubs in the city were only open to men. The founders of the Plastic Club wanted a place for artists to meet, exchange ideas, and exhibit their work. The club served this purpose for almost 100 years. Then in the 1990s when many of the barriers between the traditional activities of men and women were being broken, like many other clubs and organizations, the Plastic Club opened up to everyone. Since then men have played an equal role in all the activities of the club; running workshops, exhibiting, serving on the board, and holding office.
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Non-members may submit digital images of one or two prints created in the last 3 years in any print medium, not previously exhibited in any ACPS or Plastic Club exhibition, to be juried for entry into the exhibition.
Photographs not eligible.
The size limit for this exhibition is 40 inches on the longest side.
Partial frames, such as clips or brackets WILL NOT be accepted.
Artist will be notified with shipping/drop-off instructions upon acceptance to the show.
All accepted work must remain at the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.
ACPS reserves the right to exclude any artwork that does not meet exhibition standards.
ACPS reserves the right to reproduce the work for purposes of promoting this exhibit and ACPS.
A digital image submission of your work (hi-res, 300 dpi, in .jpg format, at least 5 inches on the longest side) is required.
No late entries will be accepted.
After the show, ACPS will repack work as thoroughly as possible. Please note that, ACPS is not responsible for damages which may occur in inbound or return shipment of work. If work is received by ACPS with damage from shipment, ACPS will alert the artist as soon as possible and document any damages.
The prospectus represents the entire exhibition agreement. Submitting the application form indicates agreement with all provisions of the prospectus.
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Artist must be a current, paid-up member of the American Color Print Society
Members may submit one (1) original framed print created in the last three years in any print medium, not previously exhibited in any ACPS exhibition.
Photographs not eligible.
The size limit for this exhibition is 40 inches on the longest side.
Prints must be gallery ready to hang. (Contact Bill Brookover to request an exception.) Work that cannot be hung will not be included in the exhibition. It will be included in promotional materials and checklists.
Framed prints must have a label on the back with Artist’s Name, Title of Work, Price, and Phone Number. Artist books must be accompanied by a printed label with Artist’s Name, Title of Work, Price, and Phone Number. (Click here to download label.)
All accepted work must remain at the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.
ACPS reserves the right to exclude any artwork that does not meet exhibition standards.
ACPS reserves the right to reproduce the work for purposes of promoting this exhibit and ACPS.
A digital image submission of your work (hi-res, 300 dpi, in .jpg format, at least 5 inches on the longest side) is required.
No late entries will be accepted.
If shipping work, please email a PDF of the return label to president@americancolorprintsociety.org with the subject RETURN LABEL
ACPS will repack work as thoroughly as possible. Please note that, ACPS is not responsible for damages which may occur in inbound or return shipment of work. If work is received by ACPS with damage from shipment, ACPS will alert the artist as soon as possible and document any damages.
The prospectus represents the entire exhibition agreement. Submitting the application form indicates agreement with all provisions of the prospectus.
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Submission Deadline:
Monday, August 31, 2026
Intake Deadline:
Shipping Deadline received by Friday, September 14, 2026
Ship immediately after completing online submission with pre-paid return label to:
ACPS, c/o Noyes Galleries at Kramer Hall, 30 Front Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Email a PDF of the return label to president@americancolorprintsociety.org
Drop-off option by September 24, 2026: Deliver to Pat Lima at 705 West Gallery, Jenkintown PA. Mondays + Wednesdays 10 am to 2 pm. Tuesdays 6 to 9 pm. By appointment - email: patricia@705west.com
The Noyes Museum will send you an Exhibition Agreement to sign and return
Opening Reception
Thursday, October 15, 2026: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Second Reception
Thursday, December 17, 2026: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Closing Day
Friday, January 8, 2027
Pick up/Return Dates:
From Noyes: Monday, January 11, 2027
From ACPS: Week of January 11, 2027
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$45 entry fee, payable online via submission form OR by check to American Color Print Society, c/o Meisinger, 219 East Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Completed submission form, including digital image.
Digital image. MUST be at least 300 dpi, in .jpg format, at least 5 inches on longest side
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A 10% commission will be retained by the ACPS on all sales.
