The Lalit Kala Akademi has announced the call for submissions for the 3rd Print Biennale India 2025-26, an international exhibition celebrating the art of printmaking. The prestigious event will be held at the Akademi’s Regional Centre in Kolkata, marking another milestone in India’s contemporary art landscape.
Global Platform for Printmakers
The biennial exhibition aims to create an interactive global platform for printmaking, fostering international artistic exchange and academic dialogue. Artists from around the world are invited to participate in this celebration of print and print-related art, showcasing the diversity and vitality of the medium.
Submission Guidelines
Professional artists aged 25 years and above as of January 1, 2025, are eligible to participate. Each artist may submit up to three original prints created after 2022. The works must not have received awards in any previous exhibitions.
Entry Fees:
- International artists: $50 USD
- SAARC & ASEAN countries: ₹1,500
- Indian artists: ₹1,000
Technical Requirements:
- All printmaking techniques accepted (traditional, contemporary, or mixed-media)
- Size: Minimum 30cm × 30cm, Maximum 122cm × 152cm
- Maximum depth: 5cm
- Works must be unmounted and rolled in strong mailing tubes
Selection Process and Awards
An international jury will conduct a two-tier selection process, first shortlisting works for exhibition, then selecting award winners. Five Grand Prizes of ₹2,00,000 each will be awarded by Lalit Kala Akademi, with additional Honourable Mentions at the jury’s discretion.
Award recipients will be invited to the inaugural function to receive their recognition.
How to Apply
Artists must submit their applications along with original prints to the Secretary, Lalit Kala Akademi, 35 Ferozeshah Road, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi-110001. Complete submission guidelines and entry forms are available at the Akademi’s official website. Please refer to the link for more details and application form.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
The exhibition will take place at Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, 85 A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata, with potential extensions to other Indian cities.
For inquiries, contact: lalitkalaprintbiennale@gmail.com or call 011-23009200.
This international exhibition represents a significant opportunity for printmakers worldwide to showcase their creativity on a prestigious global platform while contributing to the rich tradition of printmaking in contemporary art.
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