bound and unbound: altered book exhibition

Deadline: March 16, 2009 by 6:00 p.m. (HAND DELIVERY)

bound and unbound: altered book exhibition
Art, Exhibits and Events Committee (AEE)
University Libraries
The University of South Dakota
March 20 to June 15, 2009


This exhibition is open to all. Artwork must be hand delivered on or before the due date. There is no entry fee. Artists may submit up to three entries, although space restrictions may limit the exhibition of all entries submitted by each artist. The University Libraries has a selection of withdrawn books for use in this project. These books may be selected upon request from the Circulation Desk during regular library hours.

resources
Materials pertaining to altered books are on reserve under the title “Altered Book Exhibition” at the Circulation Desk. These resources are available for 24-hour check-out to registered patrons.

specifications
Books may come from any source. All work must be original and executed within the last 3 years. The University Libraries reserve the right to refuse work difficult to exhibit due to excessive size, weight, or difficulty in presentation. If in doubt, please contact Sarah A. Hanson or Patti Roberts-Pizzuto (contact information below) prior to submission.

delivery of work
Work must be hand delivered to the University Libraries’ Circulation Desk between 10 a.m. and
6 p.m. no later than March 16, 2009. Entries must be accompanied by a completed and signed registration form. All work must be ready for display.

liability
The University Libraries, on behalf of The University of South Dakota, will make every effort to insure the safe handling of entries, but does not assume responsibility for damage or loss. Works will be exhibited in display cases behind glass, unless the artist wishes to have the works handled by viewers.

reproduction
The University Libraries, on behalf of The University of South Dakota, reserves the right to reproduce entries for exhibition and publicity purposes and for inclusion in its website, institutional repository and digital library with a signed release.

sale of work
Any inquiries for sale of work will be referred directly to the artist.

Download the prospectus: usd.edu/library/AlteredBookProspectus.pdf

visit website: usd.edu/library

For more information

Sarah A. Hanson, 677-5249, Sarah.Hanson@usd.edu
Patti Roberts-Pizzuto, 677-6091 or 670-8288, Patti.Roberts-Pizzuto@usd.edu