Save The Date: NY Art Book Fair

Printed Matter, Inc. presents THE NY ART BOOK FAIR September 28–30, 2012 Preview: Thursday, September 27, 6–9 pm MoMA PS1 View the list of 2012 exhibitors » Printed Matter presents the seventh annual NY Art Book Fair, from September 28 to 30, at MoMA PS1, Long Island City, Queens. Free and open to the public, the NY Art Book Fair is the world's premier event for artists’ books, catalogs, monographs, periodicals, and zines presented by more than 260 international presses, booksellers, antiquarians, artists, and independent publishers from twenty-four countries. Lucy Lippard and Paul Chan are the keynote speakers for this year’s Contemporary Artists’ Books Conference—a dynamic, two-day symposium on emerging practices and debates within art-book culture. The Classroom—a curated series of artist-led workshops, readings, and discussions—will engage visitors in lively conversation all weekend long. The NY Art Book Fair will also include special project rooms, screenings, book signings, and performances throughout the weekend. A preview of the Fair will be held on the evening of Thursday, September 27, from 6 to 9 pm, featuring two free musical performances by Sun Foot, and Malcolm Mooney (original vocalist with Can). Sun Foot will release a picture-disc record featuring artwork by Stefan Marx to benefit Printed Matter. Over 15,000 artists, book buyers, collectors, dealers, curators, independent publishers, and other enthusiasts attended the NY Art Book Fair in 2011. Hours and Location The NY Art Book Fair is free and open to the public. Preview: Thursday, September 27, 6–9 pm Friday, September 28, 12–7 pm Saturday, September 29, 11 am–9 pm Sunday, September 30, 11 am–7 pm MoMA PS1 22-25 Jackson Avenue at 46th Avenue Long Island City, NY Visit www.nyartbookfair.com for further information and to join our mailing list. For media inquiries, write tonyartbookfair@printedmatter.org.

Call For Entries

Art of the Book Calgary 2013

Deadline Oct. 1, 2012


The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) is pleased to present Art of the Book 2013. This sixth juried travelling exhibition of members' work marks CBBAG's 30th anniversary.
We've had great response to our "Intention to Participate" in Art of the Book 2013 thus far and have extended the deadline to October 1, 2012. We're excited to announce that a new grand prize of $1000 will be awarded in addition to the seven previously announced category prizes.

CBBAG held its first Art of the Book exhibition in 1988, and every five years since. The exhibition travels across the country for two years post-opening and it is expected that the originality and artistic merit of these pieces will provide standards and inspiration for the Canadian book arts community.
The categories for the exhibition include: fine binding, calligraphy, fine printing, paper making, paper decorating, box making, and artists' books.

For the first time the exhibit will open outside of Toronto on July 13, 2013, at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Calgary. In celebration of CBBAG's 30th Anniversary the CBBAG Calgary Chapter will also be hosting a conference in conjunction with the exhibition opening with keynote speaker Sün Evrard and workshops in printmaking, bookbinding, printing, and design with other prominent instructors.

A full colour printed catalogue will be produced and will depict selected works, as well as descriptions of work and biographical statements by each artist. CBBAG may use images of all accepted works for promotional purposes related to CBBAG and the exhibition. All works must be available to travel through 2016.

Partial funding for Art of the Book 2013 exhibition and conference is provided by The Calgary Foundation and the Canada Council for the Arts through the Jean A. Chalmers fund for craft.

Click Here for Entry Guidelines.
Click Here for more information.

Questions? Contact Lisa Isley, Exhibitions Chair at artofthebook2013@gmail.com

The Print Center's 87th Annual International Competition of Photographers & Printmakers

Deadline Oct. 30, 2012

Juror: Irene Hofmann, Phillips Director & Chief Curator, SITE Santa Fe  Since 2010 Hofmann has been the Phillips Director and Chief Curator of SITE Santa Fe, NM, a leading international venue for artistic experimentation and curatorial innovation. Prior to that she was the Executive Director of the Contemporary Museum, Baltimore, MD, from 2005 to 2010. **New Guidelines** Instead of alternating each year, all forms of art, with photographyand/or printmaking as critical components of the work, may be submitted. Artists whose work pushes the boundaries of traditional photographic and printmaking practices are especially encouraged to enter.

Awards + Prizes

Three solo exhibitions at The Print Center to be held June-July 2013, Online exhibition, Philadelphia Museum of Art Purchase Award, Two-year contract from The Print Center Gallery Store, and up to $3,000 in purchase, cash and material prizes.

  

Entry Information

Entries are accepted online only. For guidelines and the application, go to: www.printcenter.org

Fees

Non-Members                            $45 ($60 outside US)

Current Members                       $5 processing fee

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards are accepted

About the Competition

The Print Center's Annual International Competition is one of the most prestigious and oldest competitions in the United States. The Print Center is particularly interested in highlighting local, national and international artists who utilize photography and printmaking in intriguing ways, both in content and process. Artists who use printmaking and/or photography as critical components of their work, or whose work pushes the boundaries of traditional photographic and printmaking practices, are encouraged to enter.

  

If you are not already a member, your entry fee to the competition entitles you to a one-year membership to The Print Center.  

PCB/Second State Press Workshop Series - Final Deadline Approaching

PCB has been working with Second State Press to present an exciting workshop lineup this summer.

Polyester Plate Printing is taking place this weekend, and registration has closed. But, its not too late to sign up for the last hands-on workshop....

Simple Sewn Book Structures 

Taking place Saturday, Sept. 9, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Instructor: Amanda D'Amico, Website

In this one day workshop, students will learn the basics of sewing books by creating a series of simple sewn structures. Beginning with a single signature pamphlet, students will learn the basics of folding and sewing. Expanding to two and three signature books, students will learn how to sew multiple signatures and create different types of covers. Finally, we will make a soft cover, Japanese-style stab binding as an alternate to the classic folio style books.

Students will leave the workshop with 4 completed book structures and the basic knowledge to start sewing simple books on their own. 

But hurry! The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 5th.

Register here today.

Cost of this workshop is $75 for PCB members/$95 for non-members, plus a $15 materials fee.

Reminder - Register NOW for PCB Workshops

PCB with Second State Press Workshops

Crane Arts Building

1400 N. American Street, B103

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Register now for the August 26 Polyester Plate Printing and Sept 9 Simple Sewn Book Structures Before Classes Fill Up!

Each PCB and SSP workshop is $75/Members, $95/Non-Members. To register, visit  http://secondstatepress.org/classes (material fees are included at checkout when purchasing through this site).

Tactile Writing: Text, the Image, and Graphics, Registration Closed

Polyester Plate Printing for Quick and Easy Editions, $75/Members, $95/Non-Members, $40 Materials fee      
Instructor: Lauren Abshire, Website
Sunday, August 26, 2012 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Class size: 8

Simple Sewn Book Structures, $75/Members, $95/Non-Members, $15 Materials fee
Instructor: Amanda D'Amico, Website
Sunday, September 9, 2012 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Class size: 12 

For full workshop details, please click here.

Reminder: Upcoming Workshops and Call for Entries

PCB Workshops

The University of the Arts
333 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Each PCB workshop is $75/Members, $95/Non-Members. Material fees for Paste Paper and Secret Belgian Binding are paid to the Teaching Artist on the day of the workshop. Click here for the registration form.

Paste Paper, $75/Members, $95/Non-Members, $40 Materials fee
Instructor: Mary Elizabeth Nelson, Website
Saturday, July 21, 2012
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Deadline 7/16
 
Secret Belgian Binding, $75/Members, $95/Non-Members, $20 Materials fee
Instructor: Lucía Farías, Website
Saturday, August 4, 2012
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Deadline 7/28

Call for Entries: Artists' Books: Creative Structures

IMPORTANT DATES
Submissions due: August 1, 2012
Selection notification via email: August 17, 2012
Art Due: August 31, 2012
Show opens: September 8, 2012
Saturday Night Gallery Cocktail Reception: September 22, 2012
Closing Reception: October 26, 2012

Questions:
Please email exhibitions@philadelphiacenterforthebook.org
For the complete prospectus and entry form, please click here.

MEMBERS & FRIENDS MEETING AT THE GERMAN SOCIETY

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 6:00 to 8:00pm, at The German Society of Pennsylvania. The German Society of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization devoted to furthering the understanding of German and German-American contributions to the growth of American history and culture from the past to the present, and into the future. 

Officially founded on December 26, 1764, The German Society of Pennsylvania is the oldest German organization of its kind in the United States.

We will visit the Joseph P. Horner Memorial Library.  The library is both a lending library and a research facility, housed in an original 1888 reading room built for that purpose and recently restored by the Society.  The library houses more than 60,000 volumes, three-quarters are in German.  It is considered the largest private collection of German books in the United States (outside of universities).


German Society of Pennsylvania
611 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA  19123


Please enter through the basement door facing the parking lot. There will be a sign.
RSVP at events@philadelphiacenterforthebook.org

Asian Arts Initiative Presents Paper Play

For a limited time (now through August 17) you can check out an amazing paper arts exhibit at the Asian Arts Initiative.

Asian Arts Initiative presents new large-scale paper works by artists Jeonghan Yun and Choonhyang Yun. Creating striking two and three-dimensional paper compositions whose exuberant colors and rich textures can be attributed to a unique blend of traditional and contemporary Asian and Western techniques, the Yuns express their rich cultural identities and traverse the border between Korean and American cultures by fusing diverse papermaking traditions.

Asian Arts Iniative

1219 Vine St.

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.