[3] Originally located at 1832 Jefferson Place NW, the gallery's first show was in May 1985.

In recent years the gallery has also included digital and photographic works.

The Washington Printmakers Gallery has moved physical locations multiple times.

In 1999 the gallery moved to a larger, above-ground space located at 1732 Connecticut Avenue, NW.

Submissions are not limited to artists in the Washington area and the show attracts national talent.