IFPDA Foundation Book Award

Annual award honoring excellence in research, scholarship, and the discussion of new ideas in the field of fine prints.

Eligibility:

• Books, articles, or catalogues on fine prints published during the prior year
• Works demonstrating excellence in research and scholarship on printmaking, print history, and connoisseurship

Focus Areas:

• Printmaking techniques and history
• Print scholarship and connoisseurship
• New ideas in the field of fine prints
• Artist monographs and catalogues raisonnés
• Thematic studies of printmaking

Selection Process:

• Jury members selected according to expertise in printmaking and related fields
• Submissions vetted by jury members
• Consideration given to original ideas, fresh research, and individual interpretations
• Award announced at the IFPDA Print Fair

Background: Winners receive recognition from one of the most recognizable bodies in the print world.

Contact:

• P.O. Box 376, New York, NY 10116
• +1 212-674-6095
• [email protected]

Application Process

Status: Applications for 2026 are now closed.

Submission Requirements:

• Submit books, articles, or catalogues published during the prior year
• Specific submission details available in the Guidelines document

Selection Timeline:

• Jury reviews submissions
• Award announced at IFPDA Print Fair in April (2026) or October (other years)

Note: Detailed application instructions are available in the Guidelines document on the foundation website.