Calls for Entry

ANNUAL FALL EXHIBITION 2025

- Open Show-

With an Alan Klawans Retrospective

Over $2000 in Awards will be awarded. Guest Juror is Lauren Rosenblum, Jensen Bryan Curator at The Print Center of Philadelphia

The Plastic Club, Philadelphia, PA - November 2, 2025 thru November 26, 2025

Opening Reception - Sunday, November 2nd from 2pm to 5pm

Non-Member Submissions - September 12, 2025, Friday: Deadline for submitting entries on line.

ACPS Member Submissions - October 10, 2025, Friday: Deadline for submitting entries on line.

ELIGIBILITY for Non-Members:

Non-members may submit one (1) to two (2) digital images of prints created in the last 3 years to be juried into the exhibition. The fee for submission is $30 and can be paid by credit card on the application form.

  • Work submitted must be made using printmaking techniques such as, but not limited to: relief, intaglio, lithograph, screenprint, digital print, or mixed media. Only 2D work may be submitted. No photographs accepted.

  • Work must not have been previously exhibited in any ACPS or Plastic Club Exhibition.

  • Size limit for this show is 40 inches on the longest side.

  • If accepted, work must be submitted framed with wire hanger. No clip frames or brackets accepted.

  • Artwork accepted should correspond with the digital image submitted. ACPS reserves the right to refuse work that does not match the digital image.

ELIGIBILITY for ACPS Members:

Currently paid up members may submit one (1) original framed print as a benefit of membership made in the last 3 years not previously exhibited in any ACPS exhibition. If you have not paid 2025 dues, please go HERE.

  • Work submitted must be made using printmaking techniques such as, but not limited to: relief, intaglio, lithograph, screenprint, digital print, or mixed media. Only 2D work may be submitted. No photographs accepted.

  • Work must not have been previously exhibited in any ACPS or Plastic Club Exhibition.

  • Size limit for this show is 40 inches on the longest side.

  • Work must be submitted framed with wire hanger. No clip frames or brackets accepted.

  • We prefer that all work be for sale.

  • Artwork accepted should correspond with the digital image submitted. ACPS reserves the right to refuse work that does not match the digital image.

SCHEDULE:

  • September 12, 2025, Friday: Non-Member Deadline for submitting entries on line.

  • September 22, 2025, Friday: Notification of acceptance to non-members by phone or email.

  • October 10, 2025, Friday: Member Deadline for submitting entries on line.

  • October 21, 2025, Tuesday: Shipped work should arrive on this date.

  • October 24, 25, 2025, Friday & Saturday: Artists hand-deliver work to The Plastic Club. Delivery hours are 10am to 3pm each day.

  • November 2, 2025 Sunday: Opening Reception 2pm to 5pm.

  • November 28, 2025, Friday: Artwork pickup of hand delivered prints. 10am to 3pm.

Download the prospectus: HERE.

DELIVERY for Members and Accepted Non-Members:

Shipped works must be received during October 21, 2025, Tuesday

  • Please see prospectus for Shipping details and instructions.

Members and Accepted Non-Members can HAND DELIVER work to The Plastic Club on October 24th & 25th.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION for Non-Members:

Submit your work, including (1) one to (2) two hi-res images and $30 submission fee by completing the application:

SUBMISSION INFORMATION for Members:

Submit your work, including (1) one hi-res image and $12 submission fee by completing the application on line: