The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair

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The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair

1-3 March 2019

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The Hepworth Wakefield Print Fair
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The Hepworth Wakefield’s popular Print Fair returns in 2019 with a host of exciting stalls, activities and events celebrating the art of printmaking. Held in The Calder, a converted mill space, and featuring a handpicked selection of over 50 printmakers, collectives and galleries from around the UK, the fair will provide a friendly atmosphere in which to find work by artists, illustrators and designers working in print.

Also check out The Hepworth Prize for Sculpture 2018 whilst you’re there!

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