Inspired by the collaborative tradition and democratic nature of printmaking, our trade is an opportunity for artists to participate in a print exchange. Artists complete an edition of 15 prints and receive a portfolio of 10 collated prints from the other participants. PrintAustin retains five prints from each edition, which will be sold via this silent auction, to benefit our programming.

We added a twist to this year's prints. We sent participants cotton handkerchiefs for printing so we could hang these flags Tibetan Prayer Flag style at three locations this summer. We'll be exhibiting them at St. John Branch Austin Public Library in Austin, The Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas, and at Midwestern State University.

Theme: With so much happening in the world right now, we wanted to create a space for optimism and inspiration. We sought work that reflected hope—something our artists are looking looking forward to, a goal, an achievement, or a bright spot on the horizon.

Auction: While we'd love a straight up donation to our organization, know that any purchases you make at our auction also goes to support our programming. We have options to buy now for each trade print or to enter the auction starting at $15. If you purchase multiple prints, we will combine shipping costs. To see what's available, click on the Auction button at the top of the screen.

2025 Print Trade