Biennial Australian
Monoprint Prize 2021

Winners ANNOUNCED
​CONGRATULATIONS to the Firestation Print Studio's National Monoprint Prize Winners for 2020/21.
With over 150 entries received, 40 finalists were selected, and we are thrilled to announce the two artists with their winning works:
FPS National Monoprint
1st Prize
is awarded to 


Bridget Inder
Maniototo (Red)
Monotype/Hand painted
FPS National Monoprint 2nd Prize
is awarded to


Fiona Davey
Remnants
Monotype
Exhibition dates Sat July 31st - Saturday August 21st, 2021
View full catalogue of finalists works HERE 
Our sincere thanks to our judges:
Cathy Leahy, Senior Curator, Prints and Drawings, National Gallery of Victoria 
Dr David Sequeira, Director, Margaret Lawrence Gallery, Victorian College of the Arts
A special thanks also to our major sponsor:
Neil Wallace Printmaking Supplies
UPDATE

FPS CLOSED from August 5th,
​until restrictions ease.

All visitors and members, staff and studio artists, ARE required to wear a mask in the FPS Gallery and studios at all times.

All visitors and members, staff and studio artists, ARE required to sign in using the
​QR Code.

The main studio is open to: studio artists, those who have booked presses, those who are part of a class, and employees. 

Under current Covid Restriction the studio and office, will have reduced access to the public, with sales of artwork, cards, catalogues etc. to be conducted primarily in our gallery space. This reduces foot traffic through the print making studio while artists are using the presses.

What this means for our Print Clubs:
Lino Club is up and running once a month again. Bookings essential.
BOOK HERE

Those who want to learn printmaking:
We can offer our one-to-one workshops for beginners for intaglio and relief printing, we can also welcome new members and conduct training/inductions one-on-one to those who have some printmaking experience.
Postponed workshops have been rescheduled and new workshops are now available for bookings.

Our qualified printmakers:
FPS members who have completed their induction, and pay access fees, are able to make bookings, and come in to use our presses and the backroom. All printmakers must confirm in writing that you have read our 
Covid19 Safe Protocols 
prior to entering the studio -
download from LINK 


Keep up to date by regularly checking the Government Coronavirus website. https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/

​The Firestation Print Studio is a dynamic hub of arts activity, with printmaking at its core, yet open to a wide range of projects and practices.

As a community based organisation, the curatorial strategy supports artists with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds at various stages of their career, by providing a supportive environment in which to create and exhibit their artwork.

​This is a unique element of the Firestation, as we provide facilities for all stages of artistic development in printmaking, from the inception and execution of artwork in the print workshop, to its presentation and display to the public in the gallery.
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LINOCLUB
Lino Club is a favourite of many Firestation Print Studio members. We meet once a month,
on a  Saturday from 
​1pm to 4pm.
Dates and more here
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BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
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LIFE DRAWING
every Tuesday evening 7-9. $20 drop in*!
Bring paper & drawing materials.
​Easels provided.
* Note: $20 full, $17 member,
                                                     Concession card $18/member $15
                                                      More info here
GALLERY
​View FPS Gallery calendar
​for 2020 HERE
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See available
​ works HERE

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WORKSHOPS
Sign up for printmaking workshops HERE
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ARTMANIA  ART PROGRAM for CHILDREN 6+
ongoing during school terms. 

​For more information click here