Celebrating Print in the Northwest
Northwest Print Jam 2026
Bremerton, WA | September 18-20, 2026.
Northwest Print Jam (NW Print Jam) is a three-day festival celebrating printmaking. It aims to showcase the Northwest’s rich printmaking traditions while educating the audience about this multifaceted art form.
Join Us for this Inaugural Event
The Festival will take place September 18-20, and will bring together artists, studios, and the broader creative community to share work, process, and ideas in an open, accessible environment.
NW Print Jam is Pacific Northwest-focused, and will draw participants from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Western Montana, and Northern California, alongside artists traveling in from across the country.
Our Mission:
The mission is simple: to make print visible and accessible, as well as show how varied print techniques can be. Longtime artists or those encountering printmaking for the first time will all find something of interest at Northwest Print Jam.
The festival is designed to invite people into the process, showing not only finished work, but how it’s made and why it matters. Across the weekend, attendees will be able to take part in pop-up gallery exhibitions, hands-on demonstrations, workshops, and conversations with artists actively shaping the field.
What to expect!
Friday night sets the tone with pop-up gallery openings across participating spaces, culminating in gallery awards and a film screening that highlights print culture and storytelling.
Saturday and Sunday are the core days of the festival, with vendors, workshops, live demos, a keynote speaker, and large-scale steamroller printing. With the help of local businesses and museums, the festival will bring downtown Bremerton to life, celebrating the art of print.
Northwest Print Jam is about connecting artists and audiences to the longstanding printmaking history of the region. It’s a chance to celebrate that legacy while making space for new voices, new techniques, and new ways of engaging with print today.
NWPJ Print Exchange
What is a print exchange?
A print exchange is a collaborative event where artists create and trade original prints with one another. Each participant contributes a set number of prints, then receives a curated collection of work from fellow artists in return.
Print exchanges celebrate community, experimentation, and the shared traditions of printmaking while connecting artists across styles, techniques, and locations.
How do I join?
Fill out the form below! There are only 50 spots available. First come, first serve.
What size should my print be?
All prints must be 8 x 10 inches.
When are prints due?
Completed prints must be mailed no later than August 18th. Glassine paper must separate each print.
How much does it cost to participate?
The participation fee is $50.
What does the fee cover?
The fee helps cover:
- Custom exchange boxes/packaging
- Coordination and administration
- Organizational and festival-related costs
Is shipping included?
No. Shipping costs are separate and will be charged individually if you would like your exchange portfolio mailed to you.
How do I receive my exchange portfolio?
Participants can either:
- Pick up their portfolio after the festival, or
- Have it mailed to them for an additional shipping fee
Do the prints need to be original?
Yes. All submitted works should be original prints created by the participating artist using a printmaking process. Digital prints are discouraged and any AI art is not acceptable.
This Year's Poster Artist
Christine Martin is a Butte, Montana–based artist and printmaker whose work blends surrealism with a critical lens on the environmental impacts of industry. She serves as Curator of the Clark Chateau Museum, organizes the Butte Art Walk, and plays an active role in strengthening the local arts community.
You can find out more about Christine and her work at lostornithology.com