Altered Books at Minneapolis Central Library
January-March 2008
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Public Library announces a national call for U.S. artists to submit digital images of altered books for a juried exhibition January-March 2008 at Minneapolis Central Library's Cargill Hall exhibition gallery.
Juror: Betty Bright, Ph.D., former curator at Minnesota Center for Book Arts
The exhibition will be part of a city-wide series of workshops, exhibitions and programs capped by the annual convention of the Public Library Association, in Minneapolis, March 25-29, 2008.
A webpage and gallery guide will document the works. Media releases, electronic and printed materials will direct visitors to all exhibition venues.
Altered Books Definition: According to the International Society of Book Artists, an altered book is any book, old or new, that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. An altered book can be rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, gold-leafed, rubber stamped, drilled or otherwise adorned.
Submission Fee: $20 for up to 5 images on CD.
Note that this exhibition is open to working artists only. Students, for other exhibition opportunities related to the Altered Book Project contact Melinda Ludwiczak at mludwiczak@mplib.org
Exhibition works will be installed by professional art handlers and works will be insured by Minneapolis Public Library when they are received. Please direct questions to: Melinda Ludwiczak at mludwiczak@mplib.org or 612-630-6246.
For more information see: http://www.mplib.org/callforexhibitions.asp
http://www.mplib.org/AlteredBooks.pdf
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Public Library announces a national call for U.S. artists to submit digital images of altered books for a juried exhibition January-March 2008 at Minneapolis Central Library's Cargill Hall exhibition gallery.
Juror: Betty Bright, Ph.D., former curator at Minnesota Center for Book Arts
The exhibition will be part of a city-wide series of workshops, exhibitions and programs capped by the annual convention of the Public Library Association, in Minneapolis, March 25-29, 2008.
A webpage and gallery guide will document the works. Media releases, electronic and printed materials will direct visitors to all exhibition venues.
Altered Books Definition: According to the International Society of Book Artists, an altered book is any book, old or new, that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. An altered book can be rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, gold-leafed, rubber stamped, drilled or otherwise adorned.
Submission Fee: $20 for up to 5 images on CD.
Note that this exhibition is open to working artists only. Students, for other exhibition opportunities related to the Altered Book Project contact Melinda Ludwiczak at mludwiczak@mplib.org
Exhibition works will be installed by professional art handlers and works will be insured by Minneapolis Public Library when they are received. Please direct questions to: Melinda Ludwiczak at mludwiczak@mplib.org or 612-630-6246.
For more information see: http://www.mplib.org/callforexhibitions.asp
http://www.mplib.org/AlteredBooks.pdf
