"I have taught many workshops, but Frogman's is the best organized and most dedicated to promoting printmaking and the teaching of printmaking. The instructor's show, the slide lectures, the exchange portfolio, the fund-raising prints, the dedicated assistants, the bowling, you made every minute count. Thank you for a great experience, it was really inspiring."
	April Vollmer - Artist and Lecturer, New York City
	"Frogman's Workshops are an accessible-and affordable-place for emerging printmakers to see "their kind" at work. . . . It was unique to be among so many printmakers and peers, and this immersion into a printmaking stew of know-how, info, and endurance is one of the main attractions. The daily feel of the workshop was directed, purposeful, persistent, with curiosity and sharing; everyone working in a concentrated frame of mind under the direction of accomplished and excited teachers. We enjoyed a full schedule of evening activities that have reached legendary proportions: introductory mixer, bowling party, and costume ball. These party instincts have been right-on in breaking the ice and cementing friendships for a lasting sense of community."
	Karen Kunc - Professor, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
	"Frogman's was a truly life-changing experience; I can hardly wait to tell all of my printmaking teachers about all the wonderful adventures and amazing things I learned. I'm so glad and appreciative that you work so hard to put on this workshop and create a space that is educational, fruitful, and socially enriching. I love how printmaking unifies artists, and Frogman's embodies everything I love about printmaking. Thank you again, and I'll see you next year!"
	Linda Santana - Graduate Student, University of North Texas
	"I thank you for consistently great workshops every year. I love Frogman’s."
	Randy L. Clark, Professor, South Dakota State University
	"Let me just say that the Frogman's conference was everything and more than I was looking forward to. You do a great job and the whole thing was challenging, creative, educational and most of all fun."
	Donna Bailey - Artist, Birmingham, Alabama
	"Frogman's Press was the most memorable and intense weeks of teaching I have ever been engaged in. The students and other faculty and the constant array of activities as well as the culminating 'awards' banquet will always stand out in my mind."
	Sydney Cross - Professor, Clemson University
	"I had a blast, learned stuff I can use for the rest of my life, and I don't think anything could keep me away next year. I'm telling all my print-leaning pals . . . how great the experience was. It was great meeting everybody and I'll see you next year."
	Emmy Lingscheit - Graduate Student, University of Tennessee
	"WOW! I had a terrific time and learned a lot. The lectures, workshops, and the social time were extremely enriching. I met so many wonderful and creative people; that’s what gives substance to the opportunities you (Frogman’s) provide. My hope is to be able to attend again very soon. I will definitely encourage students from West Virginia to . . . be there."
	Peter Massing - Professor, Marshall University

The workshop fee covers most materials.  Participants will receive plates and a specified number of sheets of paper, along with other needed materials.  If participants want to have more paper or plates, they will need to bring it with them, as no additional materials will be available for purchase at the workshop. If you plan on editioning while at Frogman's, you will want to bring additional paper. The workshop fee will also cover inks, solvents, chemicals, rags, and many, many other supplies used during the workshop. Some tools (such as, woodcut tools, scrapers, burnishers, etc.) will be provided for use during the workshop; however, some participants may wish to bring personal tools as well. Participants should bring their own toolbox of personal supplies (pencils, erasers, rulers, tape, etc.) and their sketchbook or other images.  Faculty may suggest additional tools, materials and supplies which you must provide yourself.

In addition to the intense courses, we also host special activities.  As usual, we will have a Final Banquet, plus we will host open portfolio viewing nights and bowling tournaments. There'll also be barbecues, happy hours, karaoke, fireworks, two music festivals, and a gallery walk / parade. Once again this year there will be exhibitions at Frogman's Press & Gallery, the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, The Sioux City Arts Center, Nuance Gallery, W. H. Over Museum, the I.D. Weeks Library, and the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. More information regarding these activities will accompany your confirmation packet.  Be prepared for anything!

Don't forget to sign up on your registration form for your limited edition 31st workshop t-shirts and colorful, two-pocket aprons!  For the first time ever, there will be a scholarship competition to determine the winning design.  You must pre-order and prepay for your shirt(s) and apron(s) when you send your registration form as none will be available to purchase at the workshop.

T-Shirts: S, M, L, XL - $18, XXL - $20

Aprons - $20

	To apply please send the following items by November 15, 2011:
		5 digital images (jpg) or slides of your artwork Cover Letter Resume / Curiculum Vitae 2 Letters of Recommendation Registration Form
	Please send your application packets to:
		Frogman’s Print Workshops 105 North Third Street, PO Box 142 Beresford, SD 57004

Frogman’s will reward the college or university that shows the strongest commitment to Frogman’s Print Workshops. The school whose participants attend the most workshops in 2012 will receive two free workshops ($1,350.00 total) in 2013. Each session attended is equal to one workshop. Therefore, if five students and / or faculty each attend two sessions, then that school’s participants have attended a total of ten workshops. If seven students and / or faculty each attend one session, then that school’s participants have attended seven workshops. After winning the scholarships, the winning school will have to wait for two years before being eligible again for the participation scholarships. 2011’s recipient of the participation scholarships is the University of Tennessee, with eleven workshops. Previous winners include the University of South Dakota, University of North Texas, University of Alabama at Huntsville, and the College of the Sequoias.

This year, Frogman's will again showcase the prints of one exceptional graduate student in Gallery 110 of the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts on the campus of the University of South Dakota. In addition to the solo exhibition, the selected graduate student will also have their fees ($675.00) for one course waived for Frogman’s 2012 Print Workshop.

This scholarship opportunity is open to any Master of Fine Arts candidate studying printmaking at an American University. Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2011 through December 15, 2011. The winner of the scholarship will be notified January 25, 2012. Twelve to fifteen pieces will be needed for the exhibition and all of the pieces must be prints. The winning graduate student’s prints should be matted, plexed and shipped to Beresford, South Dakota no later than May 1, 2012. Frogman’s will be responsible for return shipping. The exhibition will run from Sunday, July 1, 2012, through Saturday, July 14, 2012.

Previous winners include Andrew Burkitt from the University of Georgia, Tyler Ferreira from California State University at Long Beach, Johanna Mueller from George Mason University, and Ericka Walker from the University of Tennessee.

For the first time ever, Frogman's will be holding a competition to see who will design our t-shirts and aprons. The winning designer will not only have their design featured on our 31st anniversary t-shirts and aprons, but their design will be incorporated into Frogman's 31st Portfolio title page and colophon.

Designers do not have to register for the workshop prior to submitting their designs. Designs must be received by February 15, 2012. The winning design will be chosen over two phases. In phase one, Larry Schuh, Frogman's long-time designer, will be narrowing the field down to the three best designs. In phase two, those three designs will be posted on Frogman's home page from Monday, March 12th, through Friday, April 20th. Current and past Frogman's participants including students, faculty and assistants will be able to vote on their favorite design. Whichever design has the most votes by 11:59 pm central time on April 20th will be selected for the t-shirts and aprons.

The winning designer will receive a $400 scholarship to attend Frogman's Print Workshop 2012, the runner-up will receive a $200 scholarship, and the second runner-up will receive a $100 scholarship.

	Criteria:
		Designs should be done in either Freehand, Photoshop, or Illustrator Spot Color or Process Color Designs may be horizontal, vertical, or square Max Width - 10.5" Max Height - 10.5" Resolution - 300 dpi Designs must include Frogman's Print Workshop Designs must include either 2012 or 31st or may use both
	Please send your design via disc to:
		Frogman’s Print Workshops 105 North Third Street, PO Box 142 Beresford, SD 57004

Many colleges and universities across the country have acknowledged this workshop as an extremely vital part of students' education, so much so that they offer scholarships for their students to attend. Students interested in applying for a scholarship from their school should contact their department chairperson.  Each school determines the amount offered, the number of awards and organizes their own selection process.

Most colleges and universities offer grants to their faculty for research purposes, such as workshops. More and more faculty are becoming aware of the importance of being involved in this event and each year the number attending increases. Each school determines the amount offered. We have been impressed by faculty who have not only sent students to the workshop, but have attended as a participant right alongside them.  This commitment to education strengthens our belief in the dedication of artists as educators.  The presence of college and university faculty adds to the professionalism and quality of the workshop. 

Below is an abbreviated list of colleges, universities, institutions and other organizations that have financially assisted students and faculty so that they may attend Frogman's. Thank you for your recognition and support!

Amity Act Foundation Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Arkansas Technical University, Russellville, AR Auburn University, Auburn, AL Augusta State University, Augusta, GA Bay HIgh School, Panama City, FL Bethel College, Newton, KS Bowling Green State University, OH Bradley University, Peoria, IL BTW Advisory Board- Dallas ISD, Dallas, TX Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA California State University, Chico, CA California State University, Long Beach, CA Carleton College, Northfield, MN Carroll College, Waukesha, WI Central High School, Aberdeen, SD Chequamegon Bay Arts Council, Washburn, WI Citrus College, Glendora, CA Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA Clarke College, Dubuque, IA Clayton Public School District, Clayton, MO Clemson University, Clemson, SC Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland,OH College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN College of the Sequoias, Visalia, CA Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA Emporia State University, Emporia, KS FAA, Silver Springs, MD Foundation for Excellence, Tulsa, OK Freeman Academy, Freeman, SD Frogman's Press & Gallery, Beresford, SD Frogman's Print Workshop, Beresford, SD George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Graceland University, Lamoni, IA Grandview College, Des Moines, IA Hallmark Cards, Kansas City, MO Harper College, Palatine, IL Hot Shops Art Center, Omaha, NE Humboldt State University Print Club, Arcata, CA Illinois Arts Council Illinois State University, Normal, IL John Burroughs School, St. Louis, MO Kansas University - Intaglio Club, Lawrence, KS Lake Region Arts Council, Fergus Falls, MN Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Marshall University, Huntington, WV McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN Menno Public Schools, Menno, SD Meredith College, Raleigh, NC Metro State College, Denver, CO Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN Montana Arts Council, Bozeman, MT Montana State University, Bozeman, MT Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA Murray State University, Murray, KY Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NE Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL Northland College, Ashland, WI Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Ohio University, Athens, OH

Omaha Print Guild, Omaha, NE Owens State Community College, Toledo, OH Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, Waseca, MN Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN Rainy River Community College, St. Cloud, MN Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA Sinte Gleska University Sioux City Public Schools, Sioux City, IA Snow College, Ephraim, UT South Carolina Arts Commission, Columbia, SC South Dakota Arts Council, Sioux Falls, SD South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac, MI Southwestern Missouri State College, Joplin, MO St. Louis Community College at Meramec, MO St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO State University of New York, Buffalo, NY Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Texas Lutheran University , Seguin , TX Union College, Schenectady, NY University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY University of California, Santa Cruz, CA University of Colorado, Boulder, CO University of Georgia, Athens, GA University of Illinois, Springfield, IL University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX University of Miami, Miami, FL University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota, Morris, MN University of Missouri, Columbia, MO University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC University of North Carolina, Pembroke, NC University of North Texas, Denton, TX University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD University of South Carolina, Beaufort, SC University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD University of South Florida, Tampa, FL University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN University of Texas, Arlington, TX University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, AR University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI Village Therapy, Chadron, NE Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN Washington University, St. Louis, MO Wayne State College, Wayne, NE Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

DORMS

Last year our participants stayed in the newly constructed apartment-style dorm, Coyote Village, which is directly across the street from the art department. The rate for a single bedroom (with a shared bathroom, living room, and kitchen) was $146.75 per week per person which included 8.5% tax.  One set of linens and towels is provided and can be exchanged after seven days. Single room availability cannot be guaranteed for those staying in the traditional-style North Complex (Olsen, Richardson, Mickelson, & Beede Halls). Participants agreeing to room together must inform Frogman's of this on your registration forms.  Those wishing to double up will be paired with a same sex participant.  If we are not able to match you up with someone, you will be placed in a single room, at single room rates.   The rate for a shared bedroom last year was $122.44 per week per person. If you are interested in staying in a residence hall, indicate this on your registration form.

All rates listed below do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. We recommend making your reservations as soon as possible.  Please be sure to inform the hotel that you are a participant in a workshop at the University. The Prairie Inn, which has a restaurant and bowling alley attached, is the closest to the Fine Arts Building at the University.

Hotel Phone SGL Rate DBL Rate Comfort Inn (605) 624-8333 $84.15 $84.15 Holiday Inn Express (605) 624-7600 $108.13 $108.13 Prairie Inn (605) 624-2824 $59.50 $64.50 Super 8 (605) 624- 8005 $53.45 $58.55 Westside Inn (605) 624-2601 $39.00 $45.00

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The workshop fee is $675 for one session or $1,350 for two sessions.  This fee covers instruction, equipment use, studio space, administration, and most supplies and materials needed for the course.  This is an extensive list and is described in further detail under "Supplies".  Completed registration forms and non-refundable deposits ($325 per session enrolled) are due when you enroll.   You may register online or mail in a copy of your registration form. Registration closes April 15, 2012.  If you have missed this deadline, please call Frogman's at (605) 763-5082 to find out which courses might still be available.  Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

In the unfortunate event of insufficient enrollment in a particular course, Frogman's will be forced to cancel that area.  When filling out the registration form, please circle your first and second choices for each session you are registering.  Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.  If your first choice is already filled, we will place you in your second choice area.  You will be notified of any changes.