The Icelandic Printmaker’s Association (also known as the Printmakers Union) in its current form was established in 1969 however it was originally established in 1954. The Association runs its own gallery and studio in the centre of Reykjavik. There are around 70 members who have each been through a professional application process. The role of the association is: • To be an organised interest group for members • To encourage the progress of printmaking in Iceland • To organise combined exhibitions for members • To introduce international printmaking to Iceland and Icelandic printmaking abroad.