Australian Print Workshop

Australian Print Workshop Australian Print Workshop is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for contemporary printmaking.

Australian Print Workshop offers Australia's most comprehensive professional printmaking facilities. Located in Melbourne, Australian Print Workshop is a unique centre providing both established and emerging artists with access to a wide range of printmaking equipment and expertise in the context of a world-class printmaking workshop. The Australian Print Workshop fosters the development of printm

aking as a vibrant and progressive art form. Through its annual program, the Workshop represents the very best in contemporary printmaking. Established in 1981, over the years the Australian Print Workshop has rapidly expanded its activities, attracting many of Australia's leading artists based on its reputation for high quality work and professional support facilities. Australian Print Workshop is recognised as a key authority on contemporary Australian printmaking. It is a 'not-for-profit' organisation that receives support from a range of sources including state and federal government arts funding agencies, charitable foundations, corporate sponsors and individuals. Works produced at the Australian Print Workshop are represented in all major Australian public art gallery and museum collections in addition to significant international collections. Australian Print Workshop undertakes a number of activities, including:

PRINTSTORE
Australian Print Workshop offers a wide selection of limited edition prints for sale online through its Printstore. The range of prints includes works by contemporary Australian artists who have worked at APW. PROJECTS
Australian Print Workshop undertakes innovative Projects to further develop the art form of printmaking including: continuing Partnerships with Indigenous Artists, Special Projects, International Projects, Commissions and Scholarships. CUSTOM PRINTING WORKSHOP
Australian Print Workshop Custom Printing Workshop provides artists with an opportunity to produce limited edition prints in collaboration with APW printers using the Workshop's world-class facilities and equipment. PRINT STUDIO ACCESS PROGRAM
The APW Print Studio Access Program offers artists access to APW's professional printmaking equipment and facilities to make their own work. EDUCATION PROGRAM
Australian Print Workshop conducts a comprehensive Education Program including: Printmaking Classes, Workshops and Guided Tours. EXHIBITIONS
Australian Print Workshop Gallery mounts regular exhibitions of prints made at the APW, as well as curating and organising Exhibitions at Other Venues.

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.We’re so ...
05/09/2026

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.

We’re so grateful for all the amazing support. A huge THANK YOU!

A special shout-out to Andrew Browne who dropped by to see his latest print, created in collaboration with APW printers!

Heading to the Art Fair today or tomorrow?

Come find us at the APW booth (W*P 03), say hello and discover what’s on display. 

We’d love to see you!

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.We’re so ...
05/09/2026

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.

We’re so grateful for all the amazing support. A huge THANK YOU!

A special shout-out to Andrew Taylor who dropped by to see his latest print, created in collaboration with APW printers!

Heading to the Art Fair today or tomorrow?

Come find us at the APW booth (W*P 03), say hello and discover what’s on display.

We’d love to see you!

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.We’re so ...
05/09/2026

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.

We’re so grateful for all the amazing support. A huge THANK YOU!

A special shout-out to David Sequeira who dropped by to see his recent print, created in collaboration with APW printers!

Heading to the Art Fair today or tomorrow?

Come find us at the APW booth (W*P 03), say hello and discover what’s on display.

We’d love to see you!

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.We’re so ...
05/09/2026

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.

We’re so grateful for all the amazing support. A huge THANK YOU!

A special shout-out to Danie Mellor and Caroline Rothwell who dropped by to see their latest prints, created in collaboration with APW printers!

Heading to the Art Fair today or tomorrow?

Come find us at the APW booth (W*P 03), say hello and discover what’s on display.

We’d love to see you!

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.We’re so ...
05/09/2026

What an incredible few days at Sydney Contemporary! We’ve loved welcoming so many of visitors to the APW booth.

We’re so grateful for all the amazing support. A huge THANK YOU!

A special shout-out to Laith McGregor, who dropped by to see his latest print, created in collaboration with APW printers!

Heading to the Art Fair today or tomorrow?

Come find us at the APW booth (W*P 03), say hello and discover what’s on display.

We’d love to see you!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s stopped by the APW booth at this year’s Sydney Contemporary Art Fair at Carriageworks...
04/09/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s stopped by the APW booth at this year’s Sydney Contemporary Art Fair at Carriageworks. We’ve loved seeing you there.

There’s still plenty to discover this weekend!

APW is presenting a curated selection of bold original prints, featuring exciting new and recent works created by leading contemporary Australian artists in collaboration with APW printers including Megan Cope, Danie Mellor, Nusra Latif Qureshi, David Sequeria and Heather B. Swann.

Plus, be among the first to experience a compelling preview of new works created for APW’s major 45th Anniversary project, featuring Andrew Browne, Jon Cattapan, Peter Ellis, Ex De Medici, Julie Gough, Euan Heng, Laith McGregor, Caroline Rothwell, Andrew Taylor, Thornton Walker, Lisa Waup and Louise Weaver.

And don’t miss Saturday’s live print demonstration with APW printer Simon White, followed by a ‘In Booth’ conversation led by APW CEO and Artistic Director Anne Virgo OAM. Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at the creative collaborations, technical skill and studio processes that bring APW’s celebrated printmaking practice to life!

APW was absolutely thrilled to preview the fabulous new exhibition ‘The Forests of Symbols’ by Heather B. Swann, officia...
03/09/2026

APW was absolutely thrilled to preview the fabulous new exhibition ‘The Forests of Symbols’ by Heather B. Swann, officially opening this weekend at UNSW Galleries, Sydney.

We are very proud to see the full suite of Heather’s beautiful original lithographs, produced in collaboration with APW printers showcased at the entry to the exhibit.

APW congratulates Heather for her deeply moving and ground-breaking exhibition that has been superbly curated by José Da Silva (Director UNSW Galleries). 

‘The Forests of Symbols’ is on at UNSW Galleries until 22 November and a must see if you are heading to Sydney.

Images:
1. José Da Silva (UNSW Director) and Heather B. Swann at The Forests of Symbols exhibition, Sept 2026.

 2. Original lithographs by Heather B. Swann currently on display at UNSW Galleries.

We’re setting-up and getting everything ready for this year’s Sydney Contemporary Art Fair.Join us from Thursday through...
01/09/2026

We’re setting-up and getting everything ready for this year’s Sydney Contemporary Art Fair.

Join us from Thursday through to Sunday at Carriageworks, where we’ll be showcasing a fantastic collection of original prints created by leading contemporary Australian artists in collaboration with APW printers.

As well as works on display, our program will be further enriched by a live print demonstration with APW printer Simon White and an intimate ‘In Booth’ conversation led by APW CEO / Artistic Director Anne Virgo OAM, offering audiences privileged insight into the creative partnerships, technical mastery and studio processes that underpin APW’s celebrated printmaking practice.

Be sure to stop by, we can’t wait to share it all with you!

APW is proud have supported Malaysian/Australian artist Michael Lye, whose dynamic printmaking practice has been exhibit...
29/08/2026

APW is proud have supported Malaysian/Australian artist Michael Lye, whose dynamic printmaking practice has been exhibited in Australia.

In 2023, Michael was awarded the APW Collie Print Trust Scholarship for Emerging Victorian Printmakers, giving him dedicated access to APW’s professional printmaking studio, equipment, and facilities. This support enabled him to build on his printmaking studies at RMIT, Melbourne, and further develop his print practice in a focused studio environment.

Over six months in the APW print studio, Michael immersed himself in APW’s print studio, creating a new body of work across intaglio and monoprint processes. The resulting works were presented in a group exhibition at the APW Gallery, marking an exciting outcome of his scholarship experience.

Image Details:
1.
Michael Lye in the APW studio, 2023

2.
Artist: Michael Lye
Title: Particles
Year: 2023
Medium: Monoprint
Image size: 77.5cm x 59.5cm
Paper size: 90cm x 71.5cm

We're excited to be participating in the Sydney Contemporary Art Fair again this year - taking place at Carriageworks ne...
27/08/2026

We're excited to be participating in the Sydney Contemporary Art Fair again this year - taking place at Carriageworks next week from 3 - 6 September. 

Our stand - in the PAPER section at WP03 - will offer Art Fair visitors a wonderful opportunity to acquire and collect exquisite, limited edition original prints - produced by renowned contemporary Australian artists in collaboration with APW printers. 

We're thrilled to be launching incredible new lithographs by Megan Cope and showcasing recent works by Heather B. Swann and Danie Mellor - alongside a wide selection of fantastic prints created in the APW studios. 

See you soon, Sydney!

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210 Gertrude Street
Collingwood, VIC
3065

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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