Shin Jidai: Contemporary Japanese Book and Paper Arts

Deadline: March 4, 2012 (EMAIL)

Call For Book and Paper Artists
Shin Jidai: Contemporary Japanese Book and Paper Arts
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Star Tribune Foundation Gallery
Minneapolis, MN
May 19 through July 15, 2012


Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) seeks art to be included in a juried exhibition of contemporary Japanese book and paper arts. The exhibition will be on display in MCBA's Star Tribune Foundation Gallery from May 19 through July 15, 2012. Eligible work may include, but is not limited to: sumi-e, calligraphy, origami, kirie (paper-cutting) moku hanga (Japanese watercolor woodcut prints,) handmade paper, hand bookbinding, or any paper-based work that upholds the traditions of Japanese book and paper arts.

There is no entry or participation fee. Selected artists will be responsible for all shipping costs. While on view at MCBA's gallery, all work will be fully insured.

Email your submission(s) to MCBA Exhibitions Manager Joanne Price (jprice@mnbookarts.org). Use "Shin Jidai" as the subject line of your email. Artists are welcome to submit multiple works, but each submission must be sent in a separate email.

Up to three (3) digital images per work.

Selected artists will be informed by April 2, 2012

Full details on website: www.mnbookarts.org/opportunities

For more information: email MCBA Exhibitions Manager Joanne Price


Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612.215.2520
Fax: 612.215.2545
Email: mcba@mnbookarts.org