Recycled Book Art Juried Art Show

Recycled Book Art Juried Art Show Call for Artists

The show focuses on projects using recycled books. Make the book block itself into something creative or use the pages or cover to create something unique! (Examples)

A limited number of 3D pieces will be accepted for display in pedestal cases. Our covered pedestals have a 15x15x15″ display space; this may allow for several small pieces by different artists to be displayed together or one larger stand-alone piece.

IMPORTANT DATES
Entry deadline: 8 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2024
Show dates: March 15  to May 9, 2024
Artist notification: By March 6, 2024

ELIGIBILITY
1) Exhibition is competitive and open to artists 16 years of age and older residing in Mesa County, Colorado.
2) 2D work must be ready for hanging and cannot exceed 30” x 42” or weigh more than 40 lbs. Work must be display-ready with a secure wire hanger and if subject to damage must be under glass or plexiglass.
3)3D work cannot exceed 14x14x14″.
3) Juror will have final authority to define an acceptable entry.

LIABILITY
Mesa County Libraries assume no responsibility for the preservation or protection of any exhibit accepted for temporary display, or any liability for possible damage or theft of these items while in transit or on the library premises. All works accepted for temporary display are placed at the owner’s risk.

ENTRIES
Artists may submit 2 entries by digital image. An additional image of the submitted work to show detail or an alternative view is allowed. Up to 2 pieces will be accepted per artist. Art submitted must be appropriate for all ages.

DEADLINE
Entries will be accepted online through 8 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024.

EXHIBITION
All accepted works will be on exhibit at the Central Library from March 15 to May 9, 2024.

HONORARIA

1st Place – $250
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $175

Prizes generously provided by the Friends of the Library.

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Recycled Book Art Show Entry Form

  • Art Entries

    You may submit up to 2 entries. One image per entry is required and you may submit an additional image of each submitted work to show detail or an alternative view, if desired. Up to 2 pieces will be accepted per artist.
  • Please note: All files combined cannot equal more than 10MB TOTAL

  • All file sizes combined cannot equal more than 10MB TOTAL
    Max. file size: 10 MB.
  • All file sizes combined cannot equal more than 10MB TOTAL
    Max. file size: 10 MB.
  • All file sizes combined cannot equal more than 10MB TOTAL
    Max. file size: 10 MB.
  • All file sizes combined cannot equal more than 10MB TOTAL
    Max. file size: 10 MB.
  • Please accept my work for consideration in the 2024 Recycled Book Art Show. I certify that the entries are my original work. I have read and fully understand the rules of the competition, and agree to allow my artwork to be reproduced for promotional purposes.
  • Please note: after you click the 'Submit' button below, look for a confirmation message at the bottom of the screen. If you do not see that confirmation message, and if you don't receive an email copy of your submission, that indicates your submission did not go through. Please check the screen for form field errors.