Recycled Book Art Juried Art Show Call for Artists 2025
Call for artists opens: March 13, 2025
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)
IMPORTANT DATES
Entry deadline: 8 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025
Show dates: March 28 to May 15, 2025
Artist notification: Artists will be notified of their show acceptance by March 14, 2025
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., Monday, March 3, 2025.
EXHIBITION
All accepted works will be on exhibit at the Central Library from March 28 to May 15, 2025.
HONORARIA
1st Place – $250
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $175
Prizes generously provided by the Friends of the Library.
2024 Recycled Book Art Show Gallery and Winners:
1st Place: Mae Pina – What Color is Freedom?
2nd Place: Mary Sanchez – Escape
3rd Place: Marilyn Wilcox – I Contain Multitudes
