LBPF 2024

Gallery Opening on Second Friday, July 12, 5-8 PM, & exhibiting through July 31
Featured Artist // Reinaldo Gil Zambrano
Theme // Proustian Moment

About Last Best Print Fest:
Last Best Print Fest is an annual month-long event devoted entirely to the wonderful world of printmaking, and features the ZACC’s Laura Grace Barrett Public Print Shop. Each LBPF we feature a local print artist, host a portfolio exchange and print auction, and provide free print demos.

About LBPF Gallery Event & Portfolio Exchange:
As part of the upcoming 2024 Last Best Print Fest, the ZACC Print Shop is hosting its 13th Annual Portfolio Exchange. All printmakers are invited to submit an edition of 12 prints based on the theme 'Proustian Moment'. ( a “Proustian moment” is when a particular scent conjures up a certain experience, time or a place.) Of the edition of twelve, ten of the prints will be redistributed to other participants in a random selection process. One print will be on display in the ZACC Main Gallery, as part of the LBPF exhibition/silent auction. The last will be retained as part of a complete set for the ZACC Print shop Archive.

How to submit/participate:
To participate in the Portfolio Exchange we require that you register through Submittable.
 

Requirements for Prints:
      ·  This exchange is open to all printmakers and all forms of printmaking.
      ·  Each printmaker will make one (1) edition of twelve (12) prints.
      ·  Editions must contain twelve prints numbered 1/12 to 12/12.
      ·  Prints must be printed on archival material.
      ·  Prints must be 11 in. (wide) by 14 in. (high) or smaller.
      ·  Each print must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, title, date and media.
      ·  Prints must be dry upon delivery to the ZACC.
      .  Slip-sheet between each print with interleaving, glassine, or newsprint
      .  Wrap entire portfolio in paper

The portfolio organizers reserve the right to refuse entry of any submission that fails to conform to the portfolio guidelines.
 

Important Dates & Deadlines:

LBPF 2024  
      ·  Submittable registration deadline // June 1, 2024
      ·  Portfolio drop off dates // May 11 - June 11, 2024
      ·  Opening Reception // Second Friday, July 12, 2024 from 5-8 PM
      ·  Closing Date // July 31, 2023
      .  Portfolio pickup // July 12 after 5 PM – July 31, 2024
*Portfolios not picked up by this date become property of the ZACC.

Show Promotion:
   If you would like your image to be used for virtual and printed promotional materials, please submit press quality images with your Submittable application.
 

How to Drop Off Print Portfolios:
   Portfolio's can be dropped off at the ZACC Monday through Friday 10 AM-6 PM or Sunday 12-4 PM.
   Portfolio's can also be shipped to this address:
Zootown Arts Community Center, 216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT 59802
   If you would like your collated portfolio shipped please include a self addressed stamped-envelope, big enough for ten 11 x 14 inch prints.
 

For Additional Information:
   Please contact Print Shop Manager Patricia Thornton at patricia@zootownarts.org with any additional questions.