B.Y.O.T.Y. Book Fair

Little Berlin's "B.Y.O.T.Y.(*bring your own table yo*) BOOK FAIR"
Saturday, October 17th 2009
noon - 6pm

Twenty-five 7'x4' spaces are available ($25 each), perfect for any table or
no table. Get your own space or share a space. Spaces are available in the gallery, courtyard, and front walk.
(Note: This will be a rain or shine event.)

Part of Little Berlin's incentive to host this event is to start a permanent artist
books collection at the Little Berlin gallery. They ask all who participate to donate one book for their library.

After the B.Y.O.B.Y. BOOK FAIR, submissions can be made year round to be apart of Little Berlin's library.  Artists get a 50% commission at the sale of their book.

B.Y.O.T.Y
Book your table NOW
Deadline is at the sell out
berlin.little@gmail.com

littleberlin.org
little berlin
119 Montgomery Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Building by the Book: Book Artists Respond to Architecture and Design--Call for Entry

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, in collaboration with Philadelphia Center for the Book, invite artists to submit proposals for a book that they will create in response to selected works from the Athenaeum's legacy research collection of architecture and design.

View the complete Call for Entries on the PCB website, or view the Call and the books online at the Athenaeum website.

"Show and Bestow"--Call for Entry

“Show and Bestow”
The Ruth Hughes Collection of Artists’ Books

Call to donate artists’ books to a new collection at Oberlin College

Preceded by an exhibition at
the Free Library of Philadelphia,
November 20 – December 30, 2009

Books due by November 13th.
Send to:
Alice Austin
c/o The Library Company of Philadelphia
1314 Locust Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Please include name, email and mailing address.
Also, include a short description of your book.

For more information, email alice@amaustin.com

***
Cancer affects everyone. Recently Ruth found out
that her life will be cut short by cancer.
You can help to celebrate life by donating an artist’s book in
her honor to a collection that will become a part of the Special
Collections at her alma mater, Oberlin College.
Your art work will be exhibited first in Philadelphia and
then at Oberlin College.

Art in City Hall Call for Artists: Paper Works!

October 1 - January 1, 2010.
2nd and 4th floors, NE corner.
Juror: Winifred A. Lutz
Submissions due: August 14th, 4pm

"PAPER WORKS!" is a celebration of works that utilize paper as a medium, including art books, paper sculpture, papier-mâché sculpture, assemblages, collages, constructions and installations - not simply works on paper.

Submit up to four digital images on CD, no larger than 1MB each, 72dpi resolution. Identify each image with artist name, title, medium and dimensions on a separate piece of paper or on entry form. Make sure numbering matches digital submissions.

Artworks must fit in the exhibition display cases (height 7' x length 8' x width 2').

Submit a brief artist statement (no more than half a page) and current resume.

For complete entry form, email artincityhall@phila.gov.

More information.

Altered Books--Brian Dettmer

(New Books of Knowledge, 2009, Altered Set of Encyclopedias, 16" x 26-1/2" x 10")

A few months ago I came across Dettmer's work and I scrawled his name on a bright yellow piece of paper, then tucked it away. Recently I unearthed that piece of paper and wanted to share with all of you, who are so passionate about books (and whatever forms they take!).

For more about Brian Dettmer and his work visit briandettmer.com.

Join the Members Page

Now that we have launched our new website, we are developing its capabilities. One of these is the possibility for people visiting the website to connect with our members.

If you are a member of Philadelphia Center for the Book and would like to have a link on the Members page of the PCB website, please send an email with your name, a short bio, and your website address to book@philadelphiacenterforthebook.org.

Note that the PCB editor may edit your bio for brevity or clarity.

Pterodactyl Philadelphia--New Creative Art Space

Pterodactyl Philadelphia is a new creative art space in Port Richmond.
Pterodactyl’s mission is to revive the enjoyment and practice of creating
art for personal fulfillment, to create exhibitions and experiences that
resonate meaningfully with diverse audiences, and to bring people together through the arts.

Space is available for events, workshops, and classes. Inquiries are welcome for the use of their space. They have an open classroom/gallery area (865 sq ft), equipped with tables and chairs.

Pterodactyl is about to launch their summer session of classes, which includes Screen Printing, Sewing, and Photography.

They are planning their upcoming fall session, and would like to potentially expand their course offerings to include classes on bookmaking, or hybrid classes that combine bookmaking and screen printing, etc.

For more information visit www.pterodactylphiladelphia.org.
Please contact us at info@pterodactylphiladelphia.org or 215.501.7158 with any questions, or to request a copy of our floor plan. You can also stop by to see the space and talk with them between the hours of 11am-6pm.

Pterodactyl Philadelphia
3237 Amber St. Box 3, 5th Fl. N. Philadelphia, PA 19134