Sydney Printmakers

The group emerged at a time when interest in printmaking was experiencing a resurgence, following a lull after the etching boom of the late 1930s. Sydney Printmakers was established as an alternative to the more conservative art institutions of the time, providing opportunities for artists working in contemporary and experimental print practices.

Over the decades, the collective has held numerous exhibitions both nationally and internationally, showcasing a diverse range of printmaking techniques including linocut, etching, lithography, screen printing, collagraphy, and digital processes. The organization remains one of Australia’s longest-running and most prominent printmaking collectives.

Prints by Sydney Printmakers members are represented in major Australian public collections, including:

• National Gallery of Australia
• Art Gallery of New South Wales
• Geelong Gallery
• Manly Art Gallery & Museum
• Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
• Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

Members have included prominent Australian artists who have contributed significantly to the field of printmaking.

• Print Council of Australia
• Australian printmaking
• List of Australian artists
• Visual arts of Australia
• Australian poster collectives