Viewing Woolwich Print Fair at Woolwich Works

The landmark 10th edition of the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair takes place this week at the historic Royal Arsenal in London. This year’s theme is “Art That Leaves an Imprint” — perfectly captures the fair’s mission to showcase the dynamic and evolving nature of modern and contemporary print art. With over 1,000 original works on display, the fair reaffirmed its position as the UK’s leading event dedicated exclusively to contemporary printmaking.

One of the defining aspects of the 2025 fair is its unique 50/50 model, dividing the exhibition space equally between specialist galleries and independent artists selected through an open call. This format maintains a balance between established names (such as Tracey Emin, David Shrigley, Grayson Perry and the like) and emerging talent, encouraging discovery, experimentation and dialogue. Don’t miss the fair’s much-anticipated “Curated Hang” of independent artists chosen from thousands of submissions, reinforcing Woolwich’s role as a vital launchpad for new creative talent.

The tenth edition of the fair also boasts an engaging programme of talks, demos and tours, and in an evolving market, Woolwich has developed practical and pragmatic solutions such as free entry for under 16s, complimentary UK shipping for unframed works, and financing options through the Own Art scheme – just some of the ways the fair are supporting the collecting infrastructure around the medium and making it more widely accessible. Here’s to another decade!