What is a Presentation Print?
The Print Club of Albany defines a fine art print as an original piece of art printed by the artist or under their immediate supervision from a plate they have made. These prints are original works of art and are not print copies made by offset printing with photolithography methods, which are commonly sold in print and frame shops. A ‘Presentation Print’ is a name used by print clubs to signify a limited-edition print, available to club members. You can learn more about the current year’s print, as well as past prints on the Presentation Prints page.
Member Benefits:
- Your Presentation Print! Each year the club contracts with a nationally or internationally known and prominent artist to create a print solely for our members. The Print Club of Albany has issued a print for our members every year since 1933! Members receive the print as a gift for being a member.
- Be a Patron of the Arts: Print Clubs represent a unique opportunity to directly commission an artist. Our annual commission is a 100% member funded grassroots effort, with our artist specially selected by our Print Search Committee and Chair.
- Purchase from our Catalog: The club maintains available past presentation prints for sale to members at a discount who want to add to their collection.
- Framing Discount: For those local to the NY Capital Region, Alacrity Frame Workshop and J. Gernon Picture Framing and Fine Art have generously offered a discount on framing to members.
- Community: The Print Club of Albany strives to organize exhibits and events for members. Want to organize an event with us? We are always looking for volunteers, ideas, and opportunities for gatherings.
To Join Online
Full Membership:
Member receives the current year’s Presentation Print. Local pickup only. Your print will not be mailed.
Full Membership (2 years):
Member receives the current year’s Presentation Print for 2 consecutive years, at a discount. Local pickup only.
Full Membership + Shipping:
Member receives the current year’s Presentation Print, packed and shipped to your address.
Full Membership + Shipping (2 years):
Member receives the current year’s Presentation Print for 2 consecutive years via mail, with a discount.
To Join By Mail
Please download the Membership Application here, or print this page from your browser, fill it out and mail it to the Print Club of Albany along with your check for the appropriate amount.
The Print Club of Albany
150 Barrett Street
Schenectady, NY 12305 USA
PRINT CLUB OF ALBANY
2025 Application
This year’s Presentation Print is an intaglio by the distinguished award-winning printmaker Yuji Hiratsuka. The print is available via shipping or local pickup.
The dues this year are $125.00, with an additional $20.00 for shipping, making a total of $145.00. Members who want to pick up the print can send in $125 and we will arrange a time for pickup.
Please Indicate your Selection:
_____ $145.00, One Presentation Print & Annual Membership with Shipping
_____ $125.00 One Presentation Print & Annual Print with local pickup
_____ An additional donation to support the Museum of Prints and Printmaking. Please ensure additional donations are a on a separate check from membership dues and are made out to the Museum of Prints and Printmaking.
Please make membership dues payable to The Print Club of Albany. Please send this form with your membership dues to: The Print Club of Albany, 150 Barrett St., Schenectady NY 12305.
The information below will be used for shipping & correspondence regarding your print, our semi-annual email newsletter, and to share information on Print Club membership & events!
Address (Street): _______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________ Phone: ____________________________
_____ Are you interested in volunteering? We are always in need of volunteers with a variety of backgrounds to support our continued operations, so please check the box if you are interested. Thank you!