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The California Society of Printmakers The CSP has a membership of approximately 300, and always welcomes new members.

The California Society of Printmakers is a non-profit arts organization which promotes the practice and appreciation of fine art printmaking, and is a focus of activity for print artists, helping to maintain the integrity and identity of the art of printmaking. It provides a home for artists interested in preserving traditional printmaking techniques as well as for artists interested in exploring

new directions in printmaking. The CSP provides support and opportunity for its members by sponsoring exhibitions of prints on a local, national and international level, by arranging educational activities for members, and by the online publication of a members' newsletter, The California Printmaker: the News Brief. Although the majority of the members live and work in California, membership extends throughout the world. The CSP serves the public by producing public exhibitions of the printmaking arts, by providing educational programs about prints and printmaking, and by publishing a professional journal, The California Printmaker: The Journal of the California Society of Printmakers. The CSP also provides information to the public about printmaking resources on this website.

08/01/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY It’s time for our Summer Portfolio Review. ☀️
Are you interested in joining the oldest printmaking organization in the nation?

California Society of Printmakers Members Benefit from:
➡️ Participation in our Annual Members’ Exhibition.
➡️ Eligibility for CSP Juried Exhibitions.
➡️ Eligibility for CSP sponsored Artists’ Residencies.
➡️ Attend The Annual CSP Meeting.
➡️ The California Printmaker: The Journal of the California Society of Printmakers
➡️ Member news communications through Relevant Ink, CSP’s bi-monthly newsletter, and on CSP social media.
➡️ CSP Website Portfolio and Digital Membership Directory.
➡️ CSP Member Discount at Kala Art Institute

Membership in the CSP is open to artists from anywhere in the world who create hand-pulled prints. This includes artists who use traditional printmaking techniques, such as etching, lithography, relief printing, and silk screen. It also includes artists who make hybrid prints, monotypes, artist books and print installations, so long as some hand printmaking is involved.

The California Society of Printmakers (CSP), established in 1912 is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of printmaking and book arts. Our mission is to create a supportive community of printmakers and ensure equitable access to opportunities, tools, and resources for artists of diverse skill sets exploring traditional and new directions in contemporary print methods. CSP invests in the success of our membership through inclusive and intergenerational programs and events.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: August 1
🌐 Learn more & apply at https://www.caprintmakers.org/benefits-application/

07/31/2026

⏰TWO DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! It’s time for our Summer Portfolio Review. ☀️
Are you interested in joining the oldest printmaking organization in the nation?

California Society of Printmakers Members Benefit from:
➡️ Participation in our Annual Members’ Exhibition.
➡️ Eligibility for CSP Juried Exhibitions.
➡️ Eligibility for CSP sponsored Artists’ Residencies.
➡️ Attend The Annual CSP Meeting.
➡️ The California Printmaker: The Journal of the California Society of Printmakers
➡️ Member news communications through Relevant Ink, CSP’s bi-monthly newsletter, and on CSP social media.
➡️ CSP Website Portfolio and Digital Membership Directory.
➡️ CSP Member Discount at Kala Art Institute

Membership in the CSP is open to artists from anywhere in the world who create hand-pulled prints. This includes artists who use traditional printmaking techniques, such as etching, lithography, relief printing, and silk screen. It also includes artists who make hybrid prints, monotypes, artist books and print installations, so long as some hand printmaking is involved.

The California Society of Printmakers (CSP), established in 1912 is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of printmaking and book arts. Our mission is to create a supportive community of printmakers and ensure equitable access to opportunities, tools, and resources for artists of diverse skill sets exploring traditional and new directions in contemporary print methods. CSP invests in the success of our membership through inclusive and intergenerational programs and events.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: August 1
🌐 Learn more & apply at https://www.caprintmakers.org/benefits-application/

07/28/2026

The countdown is here! Just 5 more days until the deadline.
It’s time for our Summer Portfolio Review. ☀️
Are you interested in joining the oldest printmaking organization in the nation?

California Society of Printmakers Members Benefit from:
➡️ Participation in our Annual Members’ Exhibition.
➡️ Eligibility for CSP Juried Exhibitions.
➡️ Eligibility for CSP sponsored Artists’ Residencies.
➡️ Attend The Annual CSP Meeting.
➡️ The California Printmaker: The Journal of the California Society of Printmakers
➡️ Member news communications through Relevant Ink, CSP’s bi-monthly newsletter, and on CSP social media.
➡️ CSP Website Portfolio and Digital Membership Directory.
➡️ CSP Member Discount at Kala Art Institute

Membership in the CSP is open to artists from anywhere in the world who create hand-pulled prints. This includes artists who use traditional printmaking techniques, such as etching, lithography, relief printing, and silk screen. It also includes artists who make hybrid prints, monotypes, artist books and print installations, so long as some hand printmaking is involved.

The California Society of Printmakers (CSP), established in 1912 is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of printmaking and book arts. Our mission is to create a supportive community of printmakers and ensure equitable access to opportunities, tools, and resources for artists of diverse skill sets exploring traditional and new directions in contemporary print methods. CSP invests in the success of our membership through inclusive and intergenerational programs and events.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: August 1
🌐 Learn more & apply at https://www.caprintmakers.org/benefits-application/

07/22/2026

Closing Reception this Thursday!

Our latest exhibition; "Intention and Process", will be closing in just a few days. A must see, terrific show! We hope you will make it to the DVC art gallery to see and support our fellow printmakers.

"Intention and Process" is a combined showing of CSP work, and CSP member Toru Sugita’s collection of fellow printmakers from Kyoto Japan, collected while he was recently in residence at Kyoto University.

The participating artists all wrote amazing statements discussing the way they think of, and use craftsmanship, each in their own unique printmaking process. A Mac station in the gallery has been provided to view these personal statements.

The Diablo Valley College gallery is beautiful and contemporary space.

🗓️ Closing Reception: Thursday, July 23, 5:30 to 7:00.
📍 Diablo Valley College Art Gallery
321 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA
Room A102

07/13/2026

It’s time for our Summer Portfolio Review. ☀️
Are you interested in joining the oldest printmaking organization in the nation?

California Society of Printmakers Members Benefit from:
➡️ Participation in our Annual Members’ Exhibition.
➡️ Eligibility for CSP Juried Exhibitions.
➡️ Eligibility for CSP sponsored Artists’ Residencies.
➡️ Attend The Annual CSP Meeting.
➡️ The California Printmaker: The Journal of the California Society of Printmakers
➡️ Member news communications through Relevant Ink, CSP’s bi-monthly newsletter, and on CSP social media.
➡️ CSP Website Portfolio and Digital Membership Directory.
➡️ CSP Member Discount at Kala Art Institute

Membership in the CSP is open to artists from anywhere in the world who create hand-pulled prints. This includes artists who use traditional printmaking techniques, such as etching, lithography, relief printing, and silk screen. It also includes artists who make hybrid prints, monotypes, artist books and print installations, so long as some hand printmaking is involved.

The California Society of Printmakers (CSP), established in 1912 is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of printmaking and book arts. Our mission is to create a supportive community of printmakers and ensure equitable access to opportunities, tools, and resources for artists of diverse skill sets exploring traditional and new directions in contemporary print methods. CSP invests in the success of our membership through inclusive and intergenerational programs and events.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: August 1
🌐 Learn more & apply at https://www.caprintmakers.org/benefits-application/

03/31/2026

✨Intention and Process is now accepting submissions!

📆Deadline: May 3rd, but first to apply is first to be accepted. Open to all CSP members. $25 Exhibition Fee
✨CSP members reception: May 30, 2026 during the Annual Meeting.
🖼️Open to the public: June 15–July 23, 2026 at Diablo Valley College Art Gallery.

🔗Visit LinkInBio for details. californiasocietyofprintmakers.submittable.com/submit/352177/call-for-art-intention-and-process

02/25/2026

We’re pleased to invite you to the closing reception of our 111th Annual show at on February 28th between 11am-1:30pm! This show holds works from over 100 artist members and it is truly a fantastic exhibition. Join us to celebrate all the incredible work of our printmakers ✨

📆Date: February 28th 11am-1:30pm
📍Location: Piedmont Center for the Arts
801 Magnolia Ave. Piedmont, CA 94611
🖼️Artwork Pickup/Cleanup: 1:30-4pm

01/15/2026

🖼️ We’re thrilled to announce the 111th Annual Membership Exhibition opens this Saturday 1/17 and runs through 2/28 with gallery hours on weekends 11am-2pm.

✨ The exhibition is beautiful! It’s a full show with over 100 pieces of art!

📆 Please join us for the Artist Reception on January 24th, 1-4pm as well as the Closing Reception on February 28th, 11-1:30pm

Address

321 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA
94523

Website

http://www.caprintmakers.org/

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