Month-Long Printmaking Festival Transforms Colorado

Mo'Print 2026 brings over 45 exhibitions and events celebrating the art of printmaking across the state

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Mo'Print, a biennial celebration of original, handcrafted prints, is returning to Colorado in 2026 with over 45 affiliated exhibitions and events across the state. The festival, organized by the non-profit MoPrint Inc., showcases the diverse range of printmaking techniques from traditional woodcuts and etchings to experimental photograms and artist books. This year's edition features shows highlighting the future of printmaking, the intersection of printmaking and ecology, and the accessibility of the medium through community-focused exhibitions.

Why it matters

Mo'Print has become an important platform for celebrating Colorado's rich printmaking history and culture, while also introducing the art form to new audiences. The festival's mix of historical context and community engagement helps make printmaking accessible and demonstrates the medium's versatility in addressing contemporary themes and social issues.

The details

The 2026 edition of Mo'Print includes over 45 exhibitions and events across the state, from Denver and Aurora to Boulder and Fort Collins. Highlights include 'Futures: 528.0 Print Exhibition' at the Center for Visual Art, which explores artists' visions of the future through various printmaking techniques, and 'Xochimilco' at the Denver Botanic Gardens, featuring work by Robledo Romero that connects plants, animals and cultural beliefs. Other shows focus on the breadth of printmaking, community accessibility, and social and political themes.

  • Mo'Print 2026 runs from March 3 to April 26, 2026.
  • The 'Futures: 528.0 Print Exhibition' is on view through March 21, 2026.
  • The 'Xochimilco' exhibition is on view through March 22, 2026.
  • The 'ex(PRESS)ion' exhibition is on view through March 29, 2026.
  • The 'Printed Page V' exhibition is on view through April 26, 2026.

The players

MoPrint Inc.

A non-profit organization that organizes the biennial Month of Printmaking festival in Colorado.

Tessa Crisman

The director of communications and development at the Art Students League of Denver.

Julie Lapping Rivera

A Massachusetts-based printmaker who began a series of portraits of overlooked women, inspired by the New York Times 'Overlooked' series.

Alicia McKim

The juror for the 'ex(PRESS)ion' exhibition at NKollectiv in Englewood.

Carlos Frésquez and Grace Gutierrez

The curators of the 'Pressing Matters' exhibition at Yolia Art Space in Englewood.

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What they’re saying

“The goal of Mo'Print is to let everyone know the possibilities of printmaking.”

— Tessa Crisman, Director of communications and development at the Art Students League of Denver (westword.com)

“In response to a growing climate of discrimination against marginalized people in the United States, Massachusetts-based printmaker Julie Lapping Rivera began a series of portraits of women who were often overlooked at the time.”

— Julie Lapping Rivera (westword.com)

What’s next

The 2026 edition of Mo'Print will continue to expand its community-focused mission as a newly established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, allowing it to further promote printmaking and make the medium more accessible to the public.

The takeaway

Mo'Print has become an essential platform for celebrating Colorado's rich printmaking heritage and introducing the art form to new audiences. By showcasing the medium's versatility and accessibility, the festival demonstrates how printmaking can be a powerful tool for addressing contemporary social and environmental issues.