Derby Print Open

Derby Print Open An Open exhibition open to all showcasing contemporary printmaking from artists based in the UK.

Printmakers based in the United Kingdom are invited to submit work toward Green Door Printmaking Studio's first ever Derby Print Open.

Announcing the Foxlowe Arts Centre Award winner:Bar SceneBetsy McCarthyBetsy works from her home studio creating linocut...
02/06/2026

Announcing the Foxlowe Arts Centre Award winner:

Bar Scene
Betsy McCarthy


Betsy works from her home studio creating linocuts and etchings. "In my own work I am interested in themes of nostalgia, memory, storytelling and intimacy. It doesn’t always have to be romantic but to me these moments are so precious and there is something I find so beautiful and powerful in these moments that can seem so small like holding hands or a hug."

Foxlowe Arts Centre is a vibrant, community-focused arts venue based in a historic building at Market Place, Leek, Staffordshire, operating as a registered charity. It serves as a hub for creativity, featuring a popular café, gallery, live music venue, and cinema, while also hosting workshops, a youth theatre, and providing space for private events. "We love all of Betsy's work. It has a loose dynamic quality and we enjoyed the narratives."

View this print in person throughout June in our Banks Mill Studios venue.

We are very grateful to our award givers for their overwhelming generosity in supporting the Derby Print Open 2026 (showing until 30 June).

Announcing the Essdee Art & Craft Award winner:Waiting, Baker Street StationGary EiteGary's linocuts capture the hidden ...
02/06/2026

Announcing the Essdee Art & Craft Award winner:

Waiting, Baker Street Station
Gary Eite


Gary's linocuts capture the hidden beauty within industrial and urban landscapes. "I'm fascinated by urban and industrial landscapes, Waiting, Baker Street is part of a project to paint, draw and print all 27 stations on the Inner loop of the Circle Line Underground, it all started and ended at Baker Street and became a year long project, finished in January 2026."

Essdee Art & Craft is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in high-quality linocut, block printing, and scraperboard products since 1945. Based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, they produce and export tools like ink rollers, cutters, and kits designed to make traditional printmaking accessible to artists of all levels.

View this print in person throughout June in our Chapel Street Arts Centre venue.

We are very grateful to our award givers for their overwhelming generosity in supporting the Derby Print Open 2026 (showing until 30 June).

Announcing the Dizzy Ink Award winner:Chill out (buddha)Whimsy WoodsWhimsy Woods produces handprinted original clothing ...
02/06/2026

Announcing the Dizzy Ink Award winner:

Chill out (buddha)
Whimsy Woods


Whimsy Woods produces handprinted original clothing and art prints. "Sometimes I think printmaking will give me a mental breakdown but most of the time I enjoy the process and the outcomes. The world needs more Whimsy than ever right now. I pray that I am doing my due dilligence."

Dizzy Ink .ink is a Nottingham-based, independent Risograph and screen printing studio founded by Craig Proud. They specialize in creative print production, zine making, and sustainable publishing.

View this print in person throughout June in our Tubo Gift Shop venue.

We are very grateful to our award givers for their overwhelming generosity in supporting the Derby Print Open 2026 (showing until 30 June).

Announcing the Banks Mill Studios Award winner:The Gatheringby Suzy AgerSuzy is a Nottingham based artist working in pri...
02/06/2026

Announcing the Banks Mill Studios Award winner:

The Gathering
by Suzy Ager


Suzy is a Nottingham based artist working in print and textiles. Her interest is in how birds connect us to the landscape, as characters telling a narrative of our surrounding world, representing tales of both hope and destruction. Hand drawn imagery forms the foundations of her work which Suzy translates into prints to capture character, movement and texture.

Banks Mill Studios is an innovation space for creative and digital industries, located in a landmark building within the heart of Derby City Centre. Banks Mill provides a nurturing and supportive environment for new creative businesses, increasing the potential for growth, success and sustainability. The vibrant creative community helps to build confidence and explore ideas and opportunities.

View this print in person throughout June in our Banks Mill Studios venue.

We are very grateful to our award givers for their overwhelming generosity in supporting the Derby Print Open 2026 (showing until 30 June).

31/05/2026

THANK YOU so much to everyone who joined us yesterday for the launch of the Derby Print Open 2026!

The exhibition is now officially open and will be showing across four venues in Derby City Centre; Banks Mill Studios, Chapel Street Arts Centre, The Smallprint Company and TUBO Gift Shop until 30th June.

Visit our website for details:
www.derbyprintopen.org

This year we are proud to host over 300 original prints, artist books, sculptures and ceramics from 99 UK based printmakers across four venues. Visitors will have the opportunity to peruse and purchase prints across four venues from a wonderfully diverse selection of traditional and contemporary techniques.

30/05/2026

We are open today for the launch of the Derby Print Open 2026! Browse over 300 original prints across four venues and Chapel Street Arts Centre until 4pm.

28/05/2026

It was the final day of installing the Derby Print Open today and we were at Tubo Gift Shop hanging lots of beautifully colourful prints.

The exhibition will be launching this Sat 30th May (11am - 4pm) with all four venues open and available to peruse!

Tubo will also be open specially this Sunday 31st to give visitors more opportunity to view the exhibition.

24/05/2026

We invite you to join us for the launch event this Sat 30th May!

This year we are proud to host over 300 original prints, artist books, sculptures and ceramics from 99 UK based printmakers across four venues. Visitors will have the opportunity to peruse and purchase prints across four venues from a wonderfully diverse selection of traditional and contemporary techniques.

Prints will be displayed across four venues as part of a print trail; Banks Mill Studios , Chapel Street Arts Centre , The Smallprint Company and TUBO Gift Shop .

Launch Event:
Sat 30th May 2026
11am - 4pm

Exhibition showing:
1 - 30 June 2026

LAUNCH EVENT ACTIVITIES
Harriet Merry will be joining us to demonstrate rubber stamp printing making faces and plants. Using hand carved rubber stamps, come along and create a print of your own! Harriet will also be showcasing some of her original prints and handmade cards in studio 0.3

Whimsy Woods will be joining us for a pop-up showcasing his hand printed clothing and original prints in studio 0.2

Dubrek Studios will be hosting exciting new music, challenging sounds, and the glorious noise of guitars as part of celebrating their 25th birthday. £15 advance £20 on the door.

23/05/2026

We have been at today hanging work for the Derby Print Open 2026.

Join us for the exhibition launch next Sat 30th June (11am - 3pm) to browse original prints across four venues in Derby.

21/05/2026

We have been busy behind the scenes installing the Derby Print Open exhibition in our venues this week.

Here is a little sneak peak at Chapel Street Arts Centre

The exhibition will be launching Sat 30th May (11am - 4pm) with all four venues open as part of the prints trail.

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Green Door Printmaking Studio, Banks Mill Studios
Derby
DE13LB

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