This is a call to members forThe Book Arts Guild of Central Florida 2023 Members Exhibition: Magnifying Voices.
Members of the Book Arts Guild of Central Florida are invited to submit works for our third annual members’ exhibition, Magnifying Voices. The theme for this year’s show examines the freedom of self-expression. Artists are encouraged to consider how artist's books can magnify our voices and help us express concerns around personal and/or political freedom. Any artist's book on this theme created since 2020 (which has not already been shown in previous members exhibitions) is eligible including limited edition books, zines, altered books, digitally produced books, hand bound/printed books and conceptual/sculptural books.
This year's show will be co-curated by members Alex Moonsang and Liliana Gerardi.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline to submit works digitally--Friday, July 21, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Artists will be notified which works are accepted by July 25th.
Artists deliver work on Thursday, July 27th between and are expected to help with installation if possible.
Opening Reception on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Dates of Exhibition at Rollins College---Friday, July 28 through Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Deinstallation on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 10-2 pm.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Members can submit up to two artist's books by providing a maximum of four photographs per book and a one-minute video showing how the book opens and moves. Artists should expect one book to be accepted based on the limitations of our space. Books should be photographed and recorded against a neutral, well-lit background like the interior of a photo light box or a clean table top. Want some pointers? Check out the quick video tutorial on photographing artists books on our website. Images must be submitted as 300 dpi jpegs no larger than 5” x 7” in size with the artist’s name and title of the work included in the file name. Videos must be submitted as .mov files with the artist’s name and title of the work included in the file name. All work will be uploaded in the google form.
The show will be installed at Rollins College, archived virtually on our website and promoted through social media. Participating artists will be invited to give virtual artist’s talks, which will be scheduled throughout the rest of the year. Each participating artist must fill out an entry form which allows them to list up to three works for inclusion in the show and provides details for the organizers. All participants will be encouraged to share the link to the show and help promote it publicly.
DEADLINE
Submissions and entry forms must be uploaded by July 21, 2023 by 11:59 pm to be considered for the exhibition. The exhibition will open at the Rollins College Department of Art & art History on July 28, 2023 on our webpage as well as social media platforms.
ELIGIBILITY
This exhibition is open only to members of The Book Arts Guild of Central Florida. To become a member, please fill out a registration form and pay dues. Annual dues are $20 which funds materials and programming throughout the year. To be eligible for this exhibition you must be a current member with dues paid at least 11 months prior to the exhibition opening.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at bookartsguildcf@gmail.com.