CONFLUENCE
2027 SGCI Biennial Conference
October 13 – 17, 2027
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Call for Participation
Round 2 is open to apply to accepted events.
Plus several other big opportunities!
Click here to apply!
SGCI Awards Nominations
Available
October 1 – 31, 2026
Learn more here!
Swoon announced
as the Outstanding Printmaker keynote lecture
Vendor Registration
Vendors’ Fair registration
available until
August 1, 2027
Questions?
Contact us!
About Confluence
Learn about the conference, theme, and the people making everything happen.
About the conference →
Call for Participation
Apply to join exhibitions, portfolio exchanges, panels, and other events.
View open calls →
SGCI Awards Nominations
Nominate exemplary printmakers, educators, and students for biennial awards.
Learn more →
Plan Your Visit
Travel to Pittsburgh, hotels, transportation, venues, and things to do.
Travel and venue details →
Attend the Conference
Registration, membership, fees, and important dates to plan your trip.
Registration coming soon →
Schedule + Programs
Explore the keynotes, panels, exhibitions, events, and other opportunities.
View programming details →
Vendors
Learn about vendor opportunities and explore creative businesses joining us.
Vendor information →
Mentorship Sessions
Community is important, though it can sometimes be tough to make those connections. Mentorship brings you together with someone who has been there.
Exhibitions + Print Events
Discover exhibitions, portfolio events, pop-ups, demonstrations, and other gatherings throughout the conference.
Coming soon →
Shirt + Hoodie Pre-Order
Looking forward to Confluence? Order your t-shirt or hoodie today at early bird prices, then pick it up at the conference!
Thank you to our designers and printers, Pittsburgh’s own CommonWealth Press. A proud union shop!
Pre-ordering your shirt or hoodie supports local production and celebrates the print community gathering in Pittsburgh for Confluence.
Important Dates:
June – July 2026
Round 1 Call for Proposals open
September – October 2026
Round 2 Call for Participation open
November 2026
Notifications of Round 2 participation
Fall 2026
Registration opens
October 2027
Confluence begins
Thank you to our Vendors and Sponsors!
