“The First” Islands Printmaking Biennial 2024 is hosted by Printmakers Only Group (The POGs), established in the Cowichan Valley, BC, in 1989.

A show connecting printmaking groups and individual printmakers living on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands in British Columbia. This show is non-juried.

Artist Information:
Registration Deadline is (date here)
The show theme is Affinity: Connected Relationships.
Artworks must be ready to hang as per CVAC hanging/framing requirements that are posted here.

Important Dates:
Drop Off: Thurs. June 6, 10 am – 3 pm
Opening: Sat. June 8, 1 – 3 pm
Pick Up: Mon. July 8, 10 am – 2 pm
Participating Printmaking Groups & Societies: Please organize group drop-off. For example, 15 Printmakers from the Victoria Print Society have work for the show. Please have one or two representatives deliver those works. There will be people at the gallery to help unload. Carts and trolleys are available. All packaging must be removed after drop-off and cannot be stored at the gallery.

Contact Janine for any questions: pogcowichan@gmail.com