Global Matrix IV: An International Printmaking Exhibition

GLOBAL MATRIX IV is a contemporary review of fine art printmaking from around the world organized as a traveling exhibition in the U.S. from 2017 to 2019.   

Open to all artists worldwide over the age of 18, entries are original fine art prints in any printmaking media, including artist books. No photography or offset photo mechanically reproduced work is included. Jurors are Kathryn Reeves, Professor of Art & Design at Purdue University; Kimberly Vito, Professor of Art & Art History at Wright State University; Sean Caulfield, Centennial Professor of Art & Design at the University of Alberta; and Craig Martin, Director of the Purdue University Galleries. Purchase Awards and Awards of Merit are presented at the discretion of the curators and sales are encouraged. 

The first installment of GLOBAL MATRIX was presented at 7 venues from 2002 - 2004. GLOBAL MATRIX II was presented at 6 venues from 2007 - 2008. GLOBAL MATRIX III was presented at 5 venues from 2012 - 2014. To date, the GLOBAL MATRIX exhibits have featured a total of 225 works representing 180 individual artists from 31 countries around the world.

Location: Robert L. Ringel Gallery, Stewart Center, and Fountain Gallery, downtown Lafayette

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.