CALL FOR ENTRIES: 12th Annual Altered Book Exhibition & Fundraiser
The 12th Annual Altered Book Exhibition and Fundraiser will be held at MarinMOCA April 24 – May 23, 2021. Interested artists may donate one book art object for the show. Proceeds support the exhibitions and programs of MarinMOCA. The exhibit will be installed for in-person viewing at the museum. All artworks will be included in the Silent Auction, running concurrently ONLINE via Bidsquare.com.
L. to R: “Kintsugi Stitches” Lisa Rodondi, “Ode to Orpheus” Esther Siegel, “Divided States of America” Monica Lee
Our dynamic juror-duo is back!: Mary Austin, Founder of the San Francisco Center for the Book, and Donna Seager, of Seager Gray Gallery in Mill Valley will jury this year’s exhibition for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mentions. They will also present their highly-popular book arts talk at 4pm on opening day, Saturday, April 24.
Artwork Description: Altered Books use all or part of a book as the starting point for a new work of art. Final pieces can take many different forms including sculpture, collage, assemblage or jewelry as long as “the book” is evident in its final appearance. If you are looking for ideas, we recommend looking at past Art of the Book exhibitions at the Seager Gray Gallery in Mill Valley, CA for some excellent examples of book art that employs sophisticated techniques and concepts. Book Art Objects are books that have been created out of either traditional fine art bookbinding techniques, or unique materials and techniques. Our innovative past artists have turned to materials such as antique Japanese scrolls, fabric, wood, film negatives, and metal for their artists’ books.
Limitations: Size shall not exceed 16”H by 16”W by 10”D. Books may be hung on the wall or displayed on a shelf or pedestal. Any work that does not meet these criteria must have a waiver. Waivers may be requested by emailing [email protected] The first 150 artworks meeting the criteria will be accepted into the exhibit. One artwork per artist, please.
Critical Dates: ● Donation Agreement Form, delivered via mail, email or hand delivery: Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 ● Artwork delivery: Tues, April 13 through Sat, April 17 from 9am to 4pm or Sun, Apr. 18: 5pm - 7pm. For questions about delivery, please email [email protected]
● Opening Book Talk with Mary Austin and Donna Seager: Sat, April 24: (4:00-5:00pm)
● Exhibition open to the public for viewing: Sat, April 24 – Sun, May 23
● Silent Auction via BidSquare.com (online bidding only): Sat, April 24 – Sun, May 23
Sales: Thank you for donating your artwork. Due to the online auction, a national audience will see your work!
Don’t delay. Send in your Donation Agreement today! Con’t. next page:
DONATION AGREEMENT 12th Annual Altered Book Exhibition & Fundraiser
Please complete and deliver this form to MarinMOCA by Friday, February 19, 2021. Send completed form via mail/hand delivery or email to: MarinMOCA, 500 Palm Drive, Novato, CA 94949 I [email protected]
Your name:______(as you wish it to appear on the bid sheet)
Phone:______Email:______(required) (required- please print neatly)
Street Address: ______(required)
City: ______State:______Zip Code:______(required) (required) (required)
I agree to make a book art object for the 12th Annual Altered Book Exhibition and Fundraiser and deliver it to MarinMOCA by Sunday, April 18, 2021. I understand the book will be sold to the highest bidder and all proceeds from the book will go to fund MarinMOCA programs and activities. I give MarinMOCA permission to use images of my artwork on their website, and for promotional purposes.
I understand that only the first 150 artworks can be exhibited and that only one artwork per artist may be accepted. By turning in this form, I fully commit to deliver my artwork by the deadline.
Donor Signature:______Date:______(required)
Questions? Contact us at 415-506-0137 or email: [email protected]
We are glad you will be participating!
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Yes, I would like to help MarinMOCA with a separate donation of $ ______Name: ______Check enclosed ___ Please bill my ____ VISA ____ MASTERCARD Credit Card # ______Exp.______3 digit security code (from back of card) ______Billing address: ______Signature: ______THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!