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Opening Reception of the 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Exhibition

The Center for Contemporary Printmaking invites you to celebrate the opening of the 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Competition on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 2–4 PM. Join us for an afternoon of drinks, lite bites, and conversation with several of the artists featured in this dynamic international exhibition. Juried by Dr. Amé Bell, the exhibition highlights contemporary innovation in printmaking from artists around the world. The Biennial FOOTPRINT International Competition showcases current trends in contemporary printmaking within the unique constraint…

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June 7, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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299 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850 United States

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Free

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Center for Contemporary Printmaking

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The Center for Contemporary Printmaking invites you to celebrate the opening of the 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Competition on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 2–4 PM. Join us for an afternoon of drinks, lite bites, and conversation with several of the artists featured in this dynamic international exhibition. Juried by Dr. Amé Bell, the exhibition highlights contemporary innovation in printmaking from artists around the world.

The Biennial FOOTPRINT International Competition showcases current trends in contemporary printmaking within the unique constraint of the one square foot (12” x 12”) format. Though now embraced by contemporary artists, the square composition was historically uncommon in art and presents distinct creative challenges in balance, structure, and visual expression. Within these precise dimensions, artists are challenged to create compelling and original works that push the boundaries of printmaking.

All fine-art printmaking mediums are represented in the exhibition, including woodcut, intaglio, lithography, screenprint, monotype, and original digital media. For the 2026 competition, Dr. Bell reviewed 360 submissions from artists across the globe and selected 90 prints for inclusion in the exhibition.

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Studio Beginnings

Our youngest artists, designers, and builders are invited into the Arts Studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Learning through art, children will think, play, create, and experiment with texture, form, line, color and space. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson, Studio Beginnings provides a new prompt weekly. This session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers. Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Imagination Playground

Children can build skills, solve problems, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers. Available throughout September and October: Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sat | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sundays | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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Grace Farms Tour

This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design, curated interiors, and materials choices. During the tour, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. The River building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm, SANAA, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and…

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