Call for Entries: Book Arts Exhibit
Book Arts exhibit, Harrison Gallery, Harrison Center for the Arts
“In many ways, it could be argued that the artist’s book is the quintessential 20th-century artform. Artists’ books appear in every major movement in art and literature and have provided a unique means of realizing works within all of the many avant-garde, experimental, and independent groups whose contributions have defined the shape of 20th century artistic activity.”
—Johanna Drucker
The Century of Artists’ Books
The Harrison Center for the Arts and the Herron Art Library of the IUPUI University Library are seeking artists to participate in a group book arts exhibit to open on Friday, August 5, 2011. A $400 prize will be awarded to the best in show by the Herron Art Library of the IUPUI University Library.
Artists are encouraged to submit works which cover a wide range of media, structures, and materials. Works may be published in small editions or one-of-a-kind objects. Collaborative projects which incorporate creative writing, including poetry, essays, and playful text are also welcome.
The book art show will be a rare opportunity to promote artists’ books as a field in the fine arts.
Submission of work:
•All entries are due by June 3, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
•Please send a maximum of six digital images along with a completed entry form.
•Images must be labeled with name, title, size and media. You may send a separate list that matches up with corresponding numbered images.
•A bio, artist’s statement, and resume are encouraged, but not required.
•Artists may submit models or ideas that could be translated into site-specific works.
•Curator may request a studio visit prior to final selection of participants.
•Artists who are selected to participate in the show will be notified by June 17, 2011.
Exhibition Dates: August 5 through August 26, 2011 at the Harrison Gallery located in the Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware Street.
Requirements for Participating Artists:
♦Must follow established art delivery and pick up schedules.
♦Artwork must be presented in a professional manner and ready to display.
♦Pieces that are not easily hung should be installed by artist.
♦While we are interested in video imagery, artists are required to provide any digital equipment necessary for their work.
An artist book can be defined as a collection of spaces. In an effort to show the diversity and range of book arts, our interpretation of artist books will be fairly broad. Further guidelines will be sent to selected artists.
Please review this information carefully. To Apply please contact Pam at pam@harrisoncenter.org.