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about the membership

We are currently accepting applications for 2022-2023 Membership Year (September-September.) We have Artist memberships and will be launching Patron memberships in mid 2023.

Artist memberships are open to those printmakers and artists who use print in their practice. We have no ranking or hierarchy in our Society and strive to hold an inclusive space.Artist membership is $45. Student membership is $30.

We reserve the right curate membership to ensure the safety of our members. Please send us an email with any questions.

our society members receive

-Annual membership open exchange portfolios
-Group exhibition at the Rainbow Gallery in Miami, FL
-Group exhibition at Wynwood Gallery in Miami, FL
-Opportunities for juried competitions at reduced rates
-Website listing with bio, 3 images and portfolio/website link
-In-person & zoom portfolio reviews
-Opportunities to serve on leadership teams for FLPS
-Highlights of accomplishments and happenings on Instagram and Facebook
-Exclusive workshops, and other opportunities

QUARTERLY ZOOM MEETINGS

All members of the Florida Printmakers Society are encouraged to join the quarterly Printmakers Society meetings. Members can submit notes/points of interest/topics to our team. These meetings are held online on Zoom and for members only.

patron membership

One of goals is to be provide support for members. This may include scholarships for membership, competitions, exhibitions, travel for events, and more. We are seeking patrons who align with our vision for an inclusive, diverse and equitable printmaking space. If you are interested in becoming a patron or sponsoring a member, please email us.

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We review membership applications on a rolling basis. Once reviewed and accepted, you will receive an email from FLPS to complete membership with payment. We encourage you to share your favorite and best work. If you have questions, concerns or we can assist, please let us know.

FOUNDING MEMBERSHIP DUES OF $50 INCLUDE:

^{ALL THE PERKS OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PLUS
VINTAGE PIN (1986 LOGO)
A SCREEN PRINTED TEE (NEW LOGO)}

_{All proceeds go to FLPS, a registered 501(3)c non-profit, and support our mission to build community through print. Tax EIN number and additional information provided on website. By submitting this form you agree to receive electronic communications from Florida Printmakers Society.}

TO PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES:

^{CASH
VENMO OR CASHAPP: ANTIPRESS}

2023 Florida Printmakers Society Biennial

Printmaker's Playground

March 10+11, 2023, 10am-4pm
290 NW 73rd St, Miami, FL 33150

FLPS member Joseph Velasquez of Florida Atlantic University organized this year's SGCI Multiple Layers Conference Event!Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in open portfolio sessions, professional development opportunities, Artist talks, steam roller large-scale relief printing, print demonstrations, printmaking carnival games, demonstrations in paper making, bookmaking, letterpress, screen printing, and more!!

SPF '22

November 12+13, 2022, Noon-6pm
481 S. Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL

We will have a table at this year's SPF '22! SPF Small Press Fair is an event for local and regional artists, printers, booksellers, publishers, authors, poets, bookmakers, designers, zinesters and cultural workers to share ideas and showcase new work related to print making, book making and zine creation. Stop by, pick up a pin, and join the Society!

About Us

Florida Printmakers Society History

The Florida Printmaker's Society was formed in 1986 and consists of approximately 200 members residing in both Florida, other states, and countries around the world. Most of our members are practicing artists and printmakers as well as dealers and patrons. The FLPS, a non-profit organization, was formed with the following projects and services in mind:➊ Educating the public about printmaking as a fine art.➋ Creating opportunities for members to exhibit their work in annual juried and traveling exhibits throughout the state and nation.➌ Presenting information on issues in printmaking including new ideas, techniques, and goods and services by way of a quarterly Zoom meeting.➍ Encouraging communication between printmakers, galleries, distributors and marketing sources.➎ Investigating printmaking materials at lower costs by way of bulk purchase from manufacturers.➏ Sponsoring a national biennial print exhibition.➐ Utilization of corporate and state funding sources.➑ Organizing printmaking scholarships.➒ Instituting a portfolio exchange program.

Land Acknowledgement

Florida Printmakers Society acknowledges the ancestral and traditional territories of the sovereign and indigenous people including the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation Aboriginal Peoples and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida who are the original owners and custodians of the land upon which we stand and learn.

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