the Print Council
Aotearoa New Zealand

we promote contemporary fine art printmaking.

Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) is a member run, national, non profit organisation.

Through workshops, exhibitions, collaborations and exchanges between members and national and international associations, we foster a greater appreciation of printmaking among our members and the wider community.

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The Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand is a national printmaking society which unites printmakers and raises the pro­file of printmaking throughout New Zealand.

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Members Gallery

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  • Basia Smolnicki
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Printing Press Hire

For educational or private use.

The Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) owns two portable intaglio printing presses (Loan Presses) for the purposes of promoting printmaking in education and supporting members in their printmaking endeavours. These Loan Presses are currently located in Auckland and Nelson.

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Project Proposals for PCANZ

PCANZ welcomes proposals from members who would like to take a turn to organise a printmaking project, exhibition or other activity that other members can get involved with. Fill out the proposal form to submit your idea for consideration.

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Events

Upcoming Events
10 by 10 by 10 Print Exchange 2025
May 10
10 by 10 by 10 Print Exchange 2025
Small Print 2025 - Gisborne
Sep 6
Small Print 2025 - Gisborne
'Contemporary Printmaking of Aotearoa' - Exhibition 2025
Dec 15
'Contemporary Printmaking of Aotearoa' - Exhibition 2025
Summer School — Accommodation - Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
Jan 11
Summer School — Accommodation - Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
Summer School — Nan Mulder - ‘Masterclass in Mezzotint’
Jan 12
Summer School — Nan Mulder - ‘Masterclass in Mezzotint’
Summer School — Tara Axford: Re/arranged - 1st Workshop
Jan 12
Summer School — Tara Axford: Re/arranged - 1st Workshop
Upcoming Events
Small Print 2025 - Greymouth
Sep 1
Small Print 2025 - Greymouth
With Ruth in Mind - Exhibition 2025
Jul 9
With Ruth in Mind - Exhibition 2025
Small Print 2025 - Taupō
Jul 1
Small Print 2025 - Taupō
Small Print 2025 - Tākaka
May 13
Small Print 2025 - Tākaka
Small Print 2025 - Hamilton
Mar 27
Small Print 2025 - Hamilton
2025 Summer School - Workshops
Jan 13
2025 Summer School - Workshops

Latest News

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Ōtautahi Prints - October 25th christchurch art gallery
Ōtautahi Prints - October 25th christchurch art gallery

PCANZ are happy to support Ōtautahi Prints returning to Christchurch October 25th 2025. Location: Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

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Summer School 2026 Scholarship NOW OPEN (Copy)
Summer School 2026 Scholarship NOW OPEN (Copy)

The Gary Tricker Summer School Scholarship is now calling for applications to attend Summer School 2026. The scholarship assists an emerging printmaker to attend the annual PCANZ Summer School. Applications close 1st November 2024

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A Webinar for Artists - YOUR online presence (Copy) (Copy)
A Webinar for Artists - YOUR online presence (Copy) (Copy)

PCANZ is proud to host Dr Mike Dickison Webinar for PCANZ members • Aotearoa Wikipedian at Large

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The Story so far A retrospective Exhibition by Julia Ellery bfa (Copy) (Copy)
The Story so far A retrospective Exhibition by Julia Ellery bfa (Copy) (Copy)

PCANZ are happy to support an exhibiton of one of our founding members of the Print Council of Aotearoa New Zeland. The retrospective is by printmaker Julia Ellery

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towards predator free 2050 (Copy)
towards predator free 2050 (Copy)

Towards Predator Free 2050. An exhibition, featuring the varied works of 28 artists - from Wellington to Matakana. The exhibition aims to celebrate, inform and inspire, acknowledging the immense efforts of thousands of NZ'ers, many of them volunteers, dedicated to saving our native species from extinction.


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