In line with our mission to enhance the visibility and accessibility of papermaking, create new avenues for artists, and cultivate experiences deeply rooted in papermaking techniques and history, the North American Hand Papermakers actively curates diverse exhibitions. These showcases emerging, mid-career, and established artists and curators on regional, national, and international stages. Our annual open calls are a cornerstone of our exhibition efforts, inviting artists, curators, collectives, cultural producers, and intellectuals to propose exhibitions that align with our mission.

 Our primary objective is to promote critical artistic trends in handmade paper art, foster insightful discourse, and highlight the significance of papermaking within today's global context, broader cultural landscapes, and historical narratives. We're committed to inspiring the next generation of papermakers, recognizing the modern paper community, and igniting scholarly explorations into papermaking and its associated fields. To this end, NAHP organizes a diverse range of exhibitions, including the Annual Members' Showcase, a unique Triennial Exhibition Series, and also offers artists the chance to propose an Exchange Portfolio.

Entry Fees: NAHP's Exhibition program is funded by its dues, program income, catalog sales, and entry fees. The annual members' showcase is a complimentary feature for members, serving as a membership benefit. The Collegiate and Juried Triennial exhibitions levy entry fees to cater to juror honoraria and certain exhibition-related costs, such as speakers and installation (entry fees are discounted for NAHP members). Meanwhile, the Curated Triennial does not charge any fees; its expenses, including curatorial honoraria, are met through other sources of NAHP income.