Printmaking

Printmaking is the process of making artworks by printing, normally on paper. Printmaking normally covers only the process of creating prints that have an element of originality, rather than just being a photographic reproduction of a painting. Except in the case of monotyping, the process is capable of producing multiples of the same piece, which is called a print. Each print produced is not considered a "copy" but rather is considered an "original". This is because typically each print varies to an extent due to variables intrinsic to the printmaking process, and also because the imagery of a print is typically not simply a reproduction of another work but rather is often a unique image designed from the start to be expressed in a particular printmaking technique. A print may be known as an impression. Printmaking (other than monotyping) is not chosen only for its ability to produce multiple impressions, but rather for the unique qualities that each of the printmaking processes lends itself to.

Prints are created by transferring ink from a matrix or through a prepared screen to a sheet of paper or other material. Common types of matrices include: metal plates, usually copper or zinc, or polymer plates for engraving or etching; stone, aluminum, or polymer for lithography; blocks of wood for woodcuts and wood engravings; and linoleum for linocuts. Screens made of silk or synthetic fabrics are used for the screenprinting process. Other types of matrix substrates and related processes are discussed below.

Multiple impressions printed from the same matrix form an edition. Since the late 19th century, artists have generally signed individual impressions from an edition and often number the impressions to form a limited edition; the matrix is then destroyed so that no more prints can be produced. Prints may also be printed in book form, such as illustrated books or artist's books.

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Yale University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $59,950 average out-state tuition; $59,950 average in-state tuition

Temple University

Four or more years; Public; $29,712 average out-state tuition; $16,488 average in-state tuition

SUNY at Purchase College

Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition

Rhode Island School of Design

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,220 average out-state tuition; $55,220 average in-state tuition

Savannah College of Art and Design

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,340 average out-state tuition; $38,340 average in-state tuition

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,050 average out-state tuition; $38,050 average in-state tuition

Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico

Four or more years; Public; $6,460 average out-state tuition; $3,580 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Printmaking Majors

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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$34,000

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Art Scholarship - Maryville College

Maryville College

Up to $26,000 March 01, 2025 See Details

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The Art Scholarship is available to art majors at Maryville College. Your selection for this renewable award will be based on individual talent and a portfolio evaluation.

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Art Scholarship - Maryville College

Maryville College

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Up to $26,000

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March 01, 2025
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The Art Scholarship is available to art majors at Maryville College. Your selection for this renewable award will be based on individual talent and a portfolio evaluation.

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Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

$25,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Gustave Blache III Art Scholarship is open to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students in Lousiana. You must be interested in pursuing either Bachelor or Master of Fine Arts degrees at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and upload your portfolio with original work, including a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 art...

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Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

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$25,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Gustave Blache III Art Scholarship is open to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students in Lousiana. You must be interested in pursuing either Bachelor or Master of Fine Arts degrees at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and upload your portfolio with original work, including a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 art...

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Alfred University Art Portfolio Review Scholarship

Alfred University

Up to $21,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Art Portfolio Review Scholarship is available to full - time entering freshmen and transfer students enrolled in the School of Art and Design at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.

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Alfred University Art Portfolio Review Scholarship

Alfred University

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Up to $21,000

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February 01, 2025
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The Art Portfolio Review Scholarship is available to full - time entering freshmen and transfer students enrolled in the School of Art and Design at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

$20,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

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$20,000

deadline

February 01, 2025
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The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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McKnight Doctoral Fellowship

Florida Education Fund

Up to $17,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

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The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship is available to African - American and Hispanic students who are planning to pursue a Ph.D. in one of the disciplines in the arts and sciences, mathematics, business, engineering, health sciences, nursing, or the visual and performing arts. Fellowships must be used at a participating Florida institutions. ...

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McKnight Doctoral Fellowship

Florida Education Fund

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Up to $17,000

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January 15, 2025
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The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship is available to African - American and Hispanic students who are planning to pursue a Ph.D. in one of the disciplines in the arts and sciences, mathematics, business, engineering, health sciences, nursing, or the visual and performing arts. Fellowships must be used at a participating Florida institutions. ...

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Herron Nonresident Award Program

Indiana University - Indianapolis

$16,344 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Herron Nonresident Award Program is available to students entering the Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. Award decision will be based on a submitted portfolio or academic achievement. You must be categorized as a non-resident by the Office of Admissions to be eligible for this award.

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Herron Nonresident Award Program

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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$16,344

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February 01, 2025
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The Herron Nonresident Award Program is available to students entering the Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. Award decision will be based on a submitted portfolio or academic achievement. You must be categorized as a non-resident by the Office of Admissions to be eligible for this award.

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Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship

Davidson College

$15,000 January 10, 2025 See Details

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The Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship is available to students at Davidson College. You must demonstrate outstanding talent and promise in the field of visual art to be considered for this award.

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Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship

Davidson College

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$15,000

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January 10, 2025
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The Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship is available to students at Davidson College. You must demonstrate outstanding talent and promise in the field of visual art to be considered for this award.

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

Up to $12,500 February 15, 2025 See Details

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The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

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Up to $12,500

deadline

February 15, 2025
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The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

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Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The Nordan Fine Arts Program Award is open to students at Texas Christian University. You must demonstrate exceptional talent in art, ballet, modern dance, music or theatre to be eligible for this award.

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Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

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$10,000

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The Nordan Fine Arts Program Award is open to students at Texas Christian University. You must demonstrate exceptional talent in art, ballet, modern dance, music or theatre to be eligible for this award.

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