THE BOOK TRANSFORMED

Sedona Public Library

February 25th – March 31st

 

Prospectus

 

“If the purpose of art is to explode the perceptions of those who view it, this show will explode people’s view and understanding of what the Sedona Public Library means to them.” – David Keeber

 

 

Criteria:  Artwork must be made from books, book parts, or three-dimensional facsimiles of printed material.  Two-dimensional representations of books are acceptable if parts of books are used in its making.  Artwork doesn’t have to be about the “library”.

 

Important Dates:

Application, Entry Fee &

Commentary Due                         Feb. 8th

Take-In                                          Friday, Feb. 23rd     10:00am – 2:00pm

Opening Reception                                   Sunday Evening, Feb. 25th 5:00 pm – 8 pm

Take-Down                                               Sat., March 31st      10:00am – 2:00pm

 

Eligibility:  Paid membership in the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition.  Contact Shep if you are not sure if you are a member: 284-3647 or Shep@mcshep.com

 

Entry Fee:  $15.00 for the first piece, $5.00 for each additional piece (Non-refundable).  Make check payable to SVAC and mail, along with completed application, to Judy Mendoza, 55 North Slopes Dr., Sedona, AZ 86336 by Feb. 8th.

 

Commentary:  A brief description of your artwork to be placed by your piece should be Emailed to Judy Mendoza at: judyartdoza@sedona.net  or mailed to Judy by Feb. 8th.

 

Sales:  All sales will be handled by the Friends of the Library with a 50/50 split between the artist and the library.  SVAC is not taking a commission for any sales.

 

Opening Reception:  Sunday evening, Feb 25th 5 - 8.  Hosted by Friends of the Library and is free for all participating artists.  The general public will be charged a $10.00 donation, the proceeds going to fund the reception expenses.

 

Artist Book:  Each artist will have two pages in the artist book.  Bring this material to the take-in.

 

Press: Email images, 300 DPI, size 5 x 7, to Judy Mendoza, judyartdoza@sedona.net as soon as possible for inclusion in press releases.

 

QUESTIONS:  Judy Mendoza, Chairperson: 204-2963 or judyartdoza@sedona.net

Lea Gracer, Exhibition Chairperson: 28201215 or L2@esedona.net

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION FOR “THE BOOK TRANSFORMED”

 

Fill out the entire application and mail, along with your entry fee, to: Judy Mendoza, 55 North Slopes Dr., Sedona, AZ 86336 by February 8, 2007.

 

Make a copy of this application and retain for your records.

 

ARTIST’S NAME:  ___________________________________________

HOME PHONE #: ____________________ CELL # ________________

EMAIL:                   ___________________________________________

ALTERNATE PERSON TO CONTACT: _____________________________

Phone # ______________ Email _________________

 

TITLE OF PIECE: _______________________  TITLE OF PIECE: ___________________

MEDIUM:         _______________________        MEDIUM:              ___________________

DIMENSIONS:     (w) ____ (h) _____ (d) _____  DIMENSIONS:     (w) ___ (h) ___ (d) ____

PRICE:           ________________________       PRICE:                 ____________________

 

 

TITLE OF PIECE: _______________________  TITLE OF PIECE: ___________________

MEDIUM:         _______________________        MEDIUM:              ___________________

DIMENSIONS:     (w) ____ (h) _____ (d) _____  DIMENSIONS:     (w) ___ (h) ___ (d) ____

PRICE:           ________________________       PRICE:                 ____________________

 

For additional pieces please use back of this form.

 

 

The demands on volunteers for this show is comparatively light.  But we still need some help.  Please volunteer for one or more of these committees:

 

Press _____   Signage _____   Take-in _____   Take-down _____   Hanging _____

 

Programs/Demos _____   Artist Book _____   Commentaries/Labels  _____

 

 

LIABILITY:  I understand that I am responsible for my own insurance coverage for my artwork.  I hold harmless the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition, the Sedona Public Library and the Friends of the Library.  I give permission for photographs of my artwork to be used in publicity associated with this exhibition.  I accept the fees and terms above.

 

Signature of Artist ________________________________   Date __________________