Monday, August 12, 2013

Philadelphia Center for the Book Special Call for Entries: Bibliophiladelphia

What have you been up to lately? Show everyone what you've got!

Philadelphia Center for the Book is seeking member artists to participate in
Bibliophiladelphia, an exhibition at the Parkway Central Library of the Free Library of
Philadelphia. This exhibition will take place from November 4, 2013 – January 3, 2014.
This show will coincide with Book Paper Scissors on November 23rd, our annual book
sale at the FLP.

Details


Members are invited to submit new work to represent the impressive quality and variety of art that comes from PCB’s member artists. Applicants are encouraged to submit up to
three books, prints, or any other form of art. All work must be ready to hang or display.
The exhibition will be on display on the second floor in the cases and on the walls outside the Art and Print and Pictures Departments. The display cases are 56” wide, 26” deep, and 6” high. 
While submissions are open only to members of Philadelphia Center for the Book, anyone may become a member upon submission. There is no fee to submit.

Submission Requirements

Submissions must include the following and should be mailed to Philadelphia Center forthe Book or emailed to exhibitions@philadelphiacenterforthebook.org.
 Application form:
    philadelphiacenterforthebook.org/Bibliophiladelphia-Call-for-Entries.pdf
 Images of each submitted piece (up to 3 entries per member)
 CV/ résumé
 Membership form and check, if applicable

Important Dates

Submissions due: September 20, 2013
Selection notification via email: October 4, 2013
Art Due: October 25, 2013 by mail, or November 2, 2013 by hand delivery
Show opens: November 4, 2013
Opening Reception: November 7, 2013
Show closes: January 3, 2014

Questions?

exhibitions@philadelphiacenterforthebook.org