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

  • Anna Nelson
  • 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

Upcoming Events
Small Print 2026 - Lava Glass Gallery - Taupō
Jul 17
Small Print 2026 - Lava Glass Gallery - Taupō

Small Print is an unselected, travelling exhibition of PCANZ members’ prints, which travels to galleries around Aotearoa raising awareness of printmaking and PCANZ.

There are at least 10 months of exhibitions, with new prints submitted each year. 

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'TAKE TWO' - 2 colour challenge - Members Exhibition 2026
Nov 6
'TAKE TWO' - 2 colour challenge - Members Exhibition 2026

Take Two - 2 Colour Challenge Exhibition 2026

Call for Entries

Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand selected member exhibition open to all members.

Date - 6th - 26th November 2026.

Opening: Friday 6th November 5pm.

PCANZ members are invited to enter an artwork using printmaking techniques limited to two unspecified colours to express their ideas. Tonal and transparent variations of the two colours are also acceptable. The subject matter and the printmaking techniques used is up to you. This will be a great opportunity to explore what can be achieved with a limited palette.


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Archives

Upcoming Events
Small Print 2026 - space studio and Gallery - Whanganui
Jun 9
Small Print 2026 - space studio and Gallery - Whanganui

Small Print is an unselected, travelling exhibition of PCANZ members’ prints, which travels to galleries around Aotearoa raising awareness of printmaking and PCANZ.

There are at least 10 months of exhibitions, with new prints submitted each year. 

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Small Print 2025/26 - Hangar Gallery - Whangarāi
Mar 13
Small Print 2025/26 - Hangar Gallery - Whangarāi

Small Print is an unselected, travelling exhibition of PCANZ members’ prints, which travels to galleries around Aotearoa raising awareness of printmaking and PCANZ.

There are at least 10 months of exhibitions, with new prints submitted each year. 

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Member project: the one thing I would change
Feb 1
Member project: the one thing I would change

What is the one thing you would change? Each participant will create and submit six prints of any size on A4 paper, card or another material. These can be an edition or unique prints. In exchange, each participant will receive six different prints from members across Aotearoa. The prints will also be shown on the PCANZ website in a virtual exhibition.

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Small Print 2025/26 - Te Huanui
Jan 29
Small Print 2025/26 - Te Huanui

Small Print is an unselected, travelling exhibition of PCANZ members’ prints, which travels to galleries around Aotearoa raising awareness of printmaking and PCANZ.

There are at least 10 months of exhibitions, with new prints submitted each year. 

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Summer School — Shelley Ryde - ‘Combining Solarplate and Prontoplate Printmaking’
Jan 15
Summer School — Shelley Ryde - ‘Combining Solarplate and Prontoplate Printmaking’

Thursday 15th and 16 th January. Shelley Ryde's two-day workshop introduces participants to two photomechanical printmaking processes: Solar Plate Intaglio and Pronto Plate Lithography

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Summer School — Steve Lovett: Pre-print research
Jan 15
Summer School — Steve Lovett: Pre-print research

Thursday 15th and 16 th January. Steve Lovett's workshop - Pre-Print Research : Everything we might do before we go to the studio and get into ink.

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Latest News

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Celebrating 50 Years - Gisbourne Printmakers
Celebrating 50 Years - Gisbourne Printmakers

Gisborne Printmakers, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. June to August 2026.

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Bay of Plenty Report June - August 2026
Bay of Plenty Report June - August 2026

Bay of Plenty representative Jackie Knotts reports on exhibitions and activities in that region for June - August 2026

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Exploring Rabbit Holes…. and Checking out Elephants - Vicky JOnes’ article in response to Carole Shepheard’s Talk at Printopia
Exploring Rabbit Holes…. and Checking out Elephants - Vicky JOnes’ article in response to Carole Shepheard’s Talk at Printopia

Wetlands and exhbition of printmaking by Hawkes Bay Inkers and invited guests. At Arts Inc - Heretaunga, Hastings

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Wetlands Exhibition - Hawke’s Bay Inkers and Guests
Wetlands Exhibition - Hawke’s Bay Inkers and Guests

Wetlands and exhbition of printmaking by Hawkes Bay Inkers and invited guests. At Arts Inc - Heretaunga, Hastings

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Northland Report June-August 2026
Northland Report June-August 2026

Northland representatives Jo Fieldes and Mark Graver report on exhibitions and activities in their region for June-August 2026.

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