East End Arts: The Print Continuum, A National Juried Printmaking Exhibition Opens October 24th

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East End Arts Council Presents

The Print Continuum

a National Juried Printmaking Exhibition

Opening Reception October 24th in Riverhead 

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Above: Matthew Egan One Fish, Two Fish, Three Fish… (after Gargantua) Lithograph Print 20x15in

William Hays Incoming Tide Linocut Print 15x12in

Karen Dubrovsky Plaid 4 Woodcut Print with Chine-Collé 28x22in

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East End Arts Council is pleased to present The Print Continuum, a national juried exhibition celebrating the rich traditions, creative possibilities, and continued evolution of contemporary printmaking. Opening Saturday, October 24, 2026, the exhibition brings together more than 75 artists exploring the medium through traditional techniques, innovative processes, and experimental approaches.

Featuring work selected by jurors Ellen Wiener and Bill Albertini and curated by Mich Miller, Head of Printmaking and Galleries at East End Arts Council, The Print Continuum highlights the breadth of contemporary printmaking and the many ways artists continue to push its boundaries. From woodcut and linocut to etching, lithography, screen printing, monotype, collagraph, and more, the exhibition celebrates the craftsmanship, experimentation, and individual perspectives that make printmaking such a dynamic art form.

At the heart of the exhibition is the idea of a continuum: a connection between established printmaking traditions and new directions in contemporary art. The works demonstrate how artists build upon historical processes while finding new ways to explore image, material, texture, and meaning.

The exhibition will recognize outstanding work with three cash awards: $1,000 for First Prize, $500 for Second Prize, and $250 for Third Prize. At the heart of the exhibition is the idea of a continuum: a connection between established printmaking traditions and new directions in contemporary art. The works demonstrate how artists build upon historical processes while finding new ways to explore image, material, texture, and meaning.

The public is invited to celebrate the opening of The Print Continuum at a reception on Saturday, October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at East End Arts Council’s Main Street Galleries, located at 11 W. Main Street in Riverhead, NY. The opening will take place in tandem with The Arts Of Communication, a national juried printmaking exhibition featuring more than 75 artists at East End Arts Council’s 11 West Gallery, just steps away at 11 W. Main Street. Together, the exhibitions offer visitors two complementary perspectives on contemporary printmaking: one exploring the range of artistic voices and practices represented in a juried exhibition, and the other examining the relationship between printmaking techniques and the ideas they communicate. Both exhibitions will remain on view through December 13, 2026. Admission is free and open to the public.