TO Attend: The Hybrid Book Conference, June 4-6, 2009.

http://www.hybridbook.org/

MCBA Prize, March 6, 2009

It is my pleasure to announce the establishment of a new book art award, The MCBA Prize. This new international honor awarded by Minnesota Center for Book Arts is the first of its kind to recognize book art from across the field and celebrate the diversity of this vital discipline. All artists who use the book format as their primary means of expression are encouraged to apply. A distinguished panel of jurors, themselves leaders in the field, will consider all eligible work, from hand-printed fine press books, to inexpensive pamphlets, to one-of-a-kind sculptural works. In total, over $8,000 will be awarded to four finalists and one winner. Entries must be received by March 6, 2009. The winner will be announced at a gala celebration on July 25, 2009.

The award of The MCBA Prize is an important component of MCBA¹s 2009 Book Art Biennial, a combination of presentations, peer discussion sessions and hands-on workshops exploring the efficacy of artists¹ books as agents of social change and activism. Registration materials for the Biennial will be available January 1, 2009.

I am very excited to present this new award and ask for your help in spreading news of the opportunity to book artists around the globe. Further details, submission guidelines and entry forms for The MCBA Prize will be available for download from the Minnesota Center for Book Arts website www.mnbookarts.org beginning November 17, 2008.

Thank you for your assistance and support. If you have questions, please email me at jrathermel@mnbookarts.org.

CBAA Show, Nov 17 online

JURIED MEMBERS SHOW—CALL FOR ENTRIES

Iowa Artisans Gallery, Iowa City, IA
curated by the UI Center for the Book
January 8 – February 15, 2009

A juried members exhibit will be held at the Iowa Artisans Gallery in Iowa City during the CBAA biennial conference,
Art, Fact, and Artifact: The Book in Time and Place,
hosted by The University of Iowa Center for the Book,
January 8 – 10, 2009.

JURORS

• Karen Kunc, Cather Professor of Art, University of Nebraska‑Lincoln
• Chip Schilling, Indulgence Press
• Pamela Spitzmueller, James W. Needham Chief Conservator, Harvard University Libraries

ELIGIBILITY

This exhibit is open to book work created by members of the CBAA, including artist books, fine press work, historical models, fine binding, sculptural books, book objects, zines and broadsides. Exhibitors must be a member of CBAA; join at www.collegebookart.org.

ENTRIES

Entries must be received by November 17, 2008.

• Jurying will be based on digital image submissions.
• Entries may be submitted online or by mail (download mail-in entry form).
• A maximum of three pieces may be entered—up to three images for each piece entered may be submitted.
• The curators reserve the right to decline any accepted artwork upon delivery if condition or quality are other than represented in the electronic entry.

EXHIBITION DISPLAY

Work will be displayed on pedestals, shelves or walls. No enclosed cases are available, but the Gallery is well staffed. You may indicate if you do not want your work handled. All work must be ready to display. Book stands will be available if requested. Wall pieces must be framed and ready to hang. For more information about the Gallery, please visit www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com.

DATES TO REMEMBER

• November 17, 2008—Deadline for submissions
• December 8, 2008—Announcement of accepted entries
• December 19 2008—Delivery of Artwork to UI Center for the Book
• January 8, 2009—Exhibition Opens
• January 8, 2009—Opening Reception
• February 15, 2009—Exhibition closes and all artwork will be returned or held for pickup