MAKING WAVES: PROGRAM PROPOSALS


The Boston Printmakers Members’ Exhibition 2025


SEEKING PROGRAM PROPOSALS for
Workshops / Demonstrations / Gallery Talks / Artist Talks 


DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: August 15, 2025

The Boston Printmakers is seeking proposals for a series of paid, hands-on workshops, print demonstrations, and gallery and artist talks in conjunction with the Making Waves: The Boston Printmakers Members’ Exhibition 2025 from September 21, 2025 through January 11, 2026 at the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, MA. In addition to the on-site events, BP will consider hosting virtual events on Zoom throughout the fall and winter.

Please note: you do not need to be an exhibiting artist to participate.  However, you have to be a member of Boston Printmakers. We welcome proposals for a range of audiences and artistic levels.  Community outreach event proposals are also encouraged.

The classroom at the Art Complex Museum.

The Duxbury Art Complex Museum (ACM) is offering the use of its teaching studio for printmaking workshops during the Making Waves exhibition.

LOCATION: Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA

Hands-On Workshops:

  • Facility: ACM offers a bright, spacious teaching studio with worktables for up to 12 participants, a press with a 22 x 36 inch bed and the use of an adjoining kitchen. There is a small drying rack for prints, a slop sink as well as a kitchen with a fridge, coffee maker, kettle and microwave.  Note: The teaching studio space is not fully handicap accessible. Also, overnight accommodation may be provided on-site for instructors, depending on availability. 
  • Available Dates: We are mostly scheduling for October through early December, although there will also be some availability in early January 2026.
  • Compensation: Instructors receive 70% of collected fees. Registration fees (per participant) are $75 for ½ day, $150 for full day, and $300 for 2-day (Saturday & Sunday) workshops. If there are multiple instructors, they will split the fees.
  • Materials: A materials list and fee must be included in the workshop description. Participants will pay a materials fee to the instructor directly for any materials provided. Museum will provide tempered glass, plexiglass plates, ink knives, and an array of small and medium speedball brayers. They will also provide paper towels and rags.
  • Workshop Options: ½ day workshop, 1-day workshop, 2-day workshop
  • Workshop advertising, registration, and fee collection are provided by the ACM.

Demonstrations, Gallery Talks and Artist Talks:

  • Programs will take place inside the Art Complex Museum and generally run about 1-2 hours.
  • The ACM will pay the presenter a $200 stipend plus consumable materials costs per event. If there are multiple presenters, they will split the stipend.

Application Instructions and Deadline: 

  • All proposals must be received by midnight ET on August 15, 2025. Approved applicants will be contacted by August 27, 2025 to confirm dates and details. The ACM finalizes its fall 2025 events and programs on August 31, 2025.
  • In the application, please indicate your availability for dates and whether the proposed program is virtual, in-person at the museum, or both.


Please note, you do not need to be an exhibiting artist to participate. We welcome proposals for a range of audiences and artistic levels from members of The Boston Printmakers. Community outreach event proposals are also encouraged.


To apply, please fill out the attached application form and email to:
exhibitions@bostonprintmakers.org

LINK TO APPLICATION

(click to download Word document)

If you cannot access the application using the link above, write to exhibitions@bostonprintmakers.org to request it be emailed to you.