Renowned Artist Karen Kunc to jury Monotype Guild of New England: 40 Years of Unique Prints exhibition at the Art Complex Museum in Summer 2025.
The Monotype Guild of New England (MGNE) is thrilled to announce that distinguished artist and educator Karen Kunc has been selected as the juror for its 40th anniversary monoprint and monotype print exhibition, Monotype Guild of New England: 40 Years of Unique Prints, set to take place at the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, Massachusetts, during the summer of 2025.
This milestone exhibition will celebrate four decades of artistic innovation and excellence in monotype and monoprint practices from across the United States. Karen Kunc’s expertise and artistic vision make her uniquely qualified to shape this celebratory event, which will highlight the innovative and diverse approaches to the medium.
Kunc, an internationally acclaimed printmaker, is celebrated for her vibrant, abstract woodcut prints and her dynamic career as an educator and founder of Constellation Studios in Lincoln, Nebraska. Her art explores themes of nature, abstraction, and human experience, earning her accolades such as a Guggenheim Fellowship and invitations to exhibit in major galleries and museums worldwide.
“Monotype and monoprint are remarkable forms of printmaking, allowing artists to embrace spontaneity and creativity,” said Kunc. “It’s an honor to jury this milestone exhibition, and I look forward to celebrating the incredible talent and innovation of this artistic community.”
The juried exhibition will feature selected works from an open call, inviting artists from the US to explore the full range of possibilities within monotype and monoprint techniques. In addition to selecting the featured works, Kunc will present a juror’s statement, providing her insights on the selected pieces and the evolving landscape of printmaking.
“Having Karen Kunc as the juror for this special anniversary exhibition is a privilege,” said Rebecca L. Torres, President of MGNE. “Her distinguished career and deep understanding of the printmaking world will bring an unparalleled depth and perspective to this event.”
Monotype Guild of New England: 40 Years of Unique Prints exhibition will be on view at the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, MA from May 4 – August 31, 2025. The open call for artist submissions will begin on December 1, 2024 with details available at https://mgne6thnational.artcall.org. Deadline to submit work will be midnight on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
For more information about the exhibition, submission guidelines, or the Monotype Guild of New England, please visit mgne.org or email info@mgne.org.
Image: Karen Kunc, Presenting, 2021. Woodcut, 14” x 29”. © Karen Kunc. Photo courtesy of the artist.
About the Monotype Guild of New England
The Monotype Guild of New England is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the art and practice of monotype and monoprint. Established in 1985, MGNE provides a platform for artists to explore, share, and celebrate the unique beauty of these printmaking techniques.
About the Juror
Karen Kunc is Cather Professor Emerita of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she taught from 1983-2020. Her many accolades include Fulbright Scholar Awards to Finland and Bangladesh, two NEA/MAAA awards, and the 2007 Southern Graphics Council International Printmaker Emeritus Award. Her works have been shown in abundant exhibitions nationally and internationally and her prints and artist’s books are in numerous public collections, including those of the Museum of Modern Art, NY and the Library of Congress. She has taught workshops around the world and she has lectured as a visiting artist at over 200 institutions. She is the owner/director of Constellation Studios in Lincoln, Nebraska, designed as a multifaceted creative work site and hub for print, paper, and book arts. Learn more about Karen Kunc here.
About the Art Complex Museum:
The Art Complex Museum is located in the historic town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, 33 miles south of Boston. It houses the art collection of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser family. The museum offers exhibits throughout the year, featuring the work of contemporary artists and thematic shows from the museum’s permanent collection. Additional programming includes talks, concerts, educational programming, and Japanese tea ceremonies. Visitors are encouraged to visit artcomplex.org for a current schedule of exhibits.
Header Image: Image: Karen Kunc. Photo courtesy of the artist.
