Print In action.
Exploring the exciting possibilities emerging at the intersection of analogue and digital practice.
Creative Intersections Day 2026
Creative Intersections Day brings together artists, makers, designers and creative technologists to explore the exciting possibilities emerging at the intersection of analogue and digital practice.
Taking place on Saturday 7th November 2026 at Market Hall, Plymouth, this one-day event will feature a dynamic programme of talks, discussions, live demonstrations and hands-on experiences that showcase innovative approaches to contemporary making.
From traditional practices and material-based processes to immersive media, digital fabrication and emerging technologies, the event celebrates experimentation, collaboration and creative exchange. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover new tools, techniques and ideas, while engaging with practitioners who are pushing the boundaries of their disciplines.
Creative Intersections Day invites creatives to explore new ways of working in an increasingly digital landscape. Taking place on Saturday 7th of November 2026, the event brings traditional printmaking together with digital and immersive design, through talks, discussions, demos, and hands on opportunities. It’s a chance for artists, and makers to experiment, expand their practice, and discover innovative hybrid approaches that blend analogue and digital creativity.
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What is Print In Action?
Print in Action was originally founded on three core areas of focus: supporting the printmaking communities of Plymouth and the wider South West; strengthening and supporting pathways and opportunities for emerging practitioners; and expanding public engagement with printmaking.
- Printmaking continues to thrive across Plymouth and the wider South West, supported by a dynamic and dedicated creative community. Print in Action works to strengthen these networks by bringing practitioners together to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance the region’s printmaking practice.
- Print in Action is committed to developing structured progression routes for students and graduates, contributing to the retention, professionalisation, and longterm sustainability of creative talent within the region. Through residencies and our creative intersection programmes artists and makers are supported in engaging with digital technologies.
- The initiative enhances public engagement by providing avenues to explore the techniques of printmaking, meet the artists and makers who share their processes, and engage with creative communities in meaningful ways. It also enables audiences to purchase original prints, ensuring continued support for the craft and its practitioners.
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Print in Action 2025: A Two‑Day Celebration of Regional Printmaking
In April 2025, Print in Action expanded into a dynamic two‑day festival celebrating printmakers across Plymouth and the South West. Visitors explored a rich programme of demonstrations, tasters, exhibitions, masterclasses, open studios, talks, and a bustling print fair.
Creative Intersection Day 2024: Exploring Cross‑Disciplinary Ideas
In February 2024, we introduced a new one‑day Creative Intersection Day, exploring how printmaking connects with technology, science, well‑being, storytelling, and more. With demonstrations, discussions, artist showcases, and a panel of cultural leaders, the event invited people to consider how traditional printmaking can evolve through new forms of creative intersection.
Our First Festival: Print in Action 2022
Our inaugural Print in Action festival took place from April - October 2022, launching a six‑month programme of workshops, masterclasses, talks, and discussions that culminated in a vibrant three‑day celebration. The event brought printmakers from across Plymouth and beyond together, showcasing original prints, offering hands‑on sessions, and opening up Ocean Studios’ specialist facilities to the public.
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Join us for a day of inspiration, experimentation and connection as we explore how traditional and emerging creative practices can come together to shape the future of making.
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Celebrating the creative world of printmaking Print In Action will return in October 2027, taking place across the developing Devonport Creative Quarter.