Last Best Print Fest 2025 "At this Time"
Ends on
LBPF 2024
Gallery Opening on First Friday, July 11, 5-8 PM, & exhibiting through July 25
Theme // At this Time
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 2025 Last Best Print Fest, the ZACC Print Shop is hosting its 14th Annual Portfolio Exchange. All printmakers are invited to submit an edition of 12 prints based on the theme 'At this time'. 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.
. Portfolios must have slip-sheet between each print with interleaving, glassine, or newsprint.
. Portfolios must be delivered wrapped in paper or in an envelope.
The portfolio organizers reserve the right to refuse entry of any submission that fails to conform to the portfolio guidelines.
Important Dates & Deadlines:
LBPF 2025
· Submittable registration deadline // June 15, 2024
· Portfolio drop off dates // May 11 - June 25, 2024
· Opening Reception // Second Friday, July 11, 2025 from 5-8 PM
· Closing Date // July 25, 2025
. Portfolio pickup // July 11 after 5 PM – July 25, 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 Operations Executive Heather Stockton via email at heather@zootownarts.org with any additional questions.