CALL FOR ENTRIES

This year, we are pleased to announce our first SABA national juried exhibition, Intimate Curiosities: 2009 Southeast Association for Book Arts National Juried Exhibition, to be shown May 5-29, 2009 in McMaster Gallery at the University of South Carolina.

DETAILS

MEDIA - This exhibition will include book arts related artworks, created as part of an edition or one-of-a-kind, including artist books, sculptural books, book objects, altered books, zines, broadsides, and all art inspired by books or typography. Two-dimensional works on paper must be framed (plexi, no glass) and ready to hang.

JUROR - This exhibition will be juried by Bea Nettles. Bea Nettles has been exhibiting and publishing her autobiographical works since 1970. Since that time, she has had over fifty one-person exhibitions including the International Museum of Photography at the Eastman House, the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago, and Light Gallery and Witkin Gallery in NYC. Her works have also been shown internationally in major group exhibitions. Her images are in numerous collections including the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Canada, the Polaroid International Collection, the International Museum of Photography at the Eastman House, and the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, Arizona. She has taught photography and artists’ books since 1970 at Rochester Institute of Technology, Tyler School of Art, and the University of Illinois where she is currently a Professor. Nettles has lectured internationally and taught numerous workshops at universities and other institutions including Penland School; Pyramid Atlantic; International Museum of Photography, NYC; Peter’s Valley; and The Paper and Book Intensive. Her website address is http://beanettles.com/ .

ONLINE CATALOG - The Southeast Association for Book Arts will publish an online catalog of works included in the 2009 exhibition.

EXHIBITION DISPLAY - Works that are not framed will be available for handling by the public, and white cotton gloves will be provided.

SALES - Artworks entered in this exhibition may be for sale, but this is not required. The McMaster Gallery will retain a 30% commission on all sales.

ENTRIES - A maximum of three artworks may be submitted per artist. Entries must be submitted online no later than February 20, 2009. Artists accepted for the exhibition will be notified via email. The curators reserve the right to decline any accepted artwork upon delivery if condition or quality are other than represented in the electronic entry.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR WORK - You must submit three photographs (three different views) for each piece you are entering in this show, perhaps a photo of the front cover, an interior spread, and a detail.

PREPARING YOUR IMAGES FOR ENTRY - Name your files as yourlastname-1-a.jpg, yourlastname-1-b.jpg, yourlastname-1-c.jpg, yourlastname-2-a.jpg, etc. Your last name is followed by the artwork number which corresponds with the entry number on the online entry form. The a, b or c letter are the additional views of book number 1, 2 or 3.

Please submit JPG images. All JPGs must be 72 ppi sized to 1000 pixels in the longest direction.

ARTIST STATEMENT - The entry form for this show will ask you for an artist statement about each piece you are submitting. Please keep your statements to less than 100 words per piece.

FEES - A $35 non-refundable entry fee for up to three artworks must accompany each submission. When entering online you may pay via any VISA, Mastercard, Discover or American Express. The Entry Form will have complete instructions.

SHIPPING - All shipping and shipping insurance costs for artwork to and from McMaster Gallery are the responsibility of the artist. Make sure your shipping box is sturdy enough to reuse for return shipping. Prepaid return postage and a pre-addressed mailing label must accompany all artwork. Our preferred carrier is FedEx, ground or air. No cash payments for return shipping and no COD’s.

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS - Artists residing outside of the United States are welcome to enter this exhibition. The exhibition entry fee of $35 must be paid in US funds. Return shipping of artwork will be handled via the carrier of your choice but you must provide pre-paid, ready-to-ship shipping labels and customs documents.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE - McMaster Gallery shall be responsible for the safekeeping of all artwork while in Gallery’s possession. The Gallery shall be strictly liable to the artist for their loss or damage (except for loss due to earthquake, flood or damage resulting from flaws inherent in the Artwork), to the full value artist would have received from Gallery if the artwork had been sold.

AGREEMENT - By submitting artwork, the artist agrees that images of selected artwork can be used to promote the show including publicity, catalogs and web site promotions. Copyright credit will be given to the artist. Submission of entry constitutes agreement to all conditions in this Call for Entries and the attached Entry Form.

LEGAL ISSUES - Representations and Warranties of Artist: Artist hereby represents and warrants to Gallery that she or he is the creator of the Artwork; and is the owner of all rights to the Artwork and their use as granted to McMaster Gallery in this Agreement, and has not assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered the same; that the Artwork is original; and she or he has the full power to enter into this agreement and to make the grants herein contained. Artist further warrants that the Artwork does not, in whole or in part, infringe upon any copyright or violate any right to privacy or other personal or property right whatsoever, and does not contain any matter of a libelous or scandalous nature and/or any matter otherwise contrary to law. Artist hereby agrees to indemnify and hold McMaster Gallery harmless from any and all claims, including but not limited to, all third party claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, losses, costs, damages (direct, indirect or consequential), attorney’s fees and expenses McMaster Gallery might sustain or incur as a result of McMaster Gallery’s participation in this Agreement.

CONTACT MARY ROBINSON WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Email: robinson.usc@gmail.com.

Thank you for your interest in the 2009 SABA National Juried Exhibition. We look forward to seeing your work.

TO ENTER ONLINE

To enter the 2009 Southeast Association for Book Arts National Juried Exhibition, fill out this form, and then send your jpg files via email to SEbookarts@gmail.com .

2009 DATES TO REMEMBER

FEBRUARY 20- Deadline for submissions

MARCH 5- Email notification of accepted entries

APRIL 14-28- Artwork Due at McMaster Gallery (no earlier than

    the 14th, no later than the 28th)

MAY 5- Exhibition Opens

MAY 12 - Exhibition Reception, 5-7pm

MAY 29 - Exhibition closes and all artwork will be returned