Westward Bound II | August 17 – September 10, 2023
This is a national juried exhibition, open to artists at least 18 years of age. Eligible are artists’ book works either created by artists living/working in The American West or artists’ book works with content relevant to The American West.
Westward Bound II will be on view from August 17 – September 10, 2023 at Spark Gallery in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe.
Important Dates
- March 5, 2023: Online submissions open.
- June 18, 2023: Deadline for submissions & payment to be received.
- July 3, 2023: Announcement of accepted works via e-mail.
- July 31, 2023: Deadline for work to be received by Abecedarian Artists’ Books.
- August 17, 2023: First day of exhibit at Spark Gallery.
- September 10, 2023: Last day of exhibit at Spark Gallery.
- Week of September 11, 2023: Unsold work returned to artists.
Details about artists’ reception + other events TBA
Submit work at https://abecedariangallery.com/store/call-for-submission-westward-bound-ii/
Eligibility and Media
This exhibition is open to any artist 18 years of age or older. Artists living outside the United States should email prior to submission so that additional non-US exhibitor guidelines can be discussed.
Eligible are any artists’ book-works (editioned or unique) created by an artist working in The American West OR with content that relates to The American West.
What is The American West?
Virtually every part of the United States except the Eastern Seaboard has been “the West” at some point in American history, linked in popular imagination with the last frontier of American settlement. For purposes of this exhibition, The American West refers to that vast stretch of plains, mountains, and deserts west of the Mississippi and so includes states now considered the mid-west (such as the Dakotas, Kansas, Nebraska, and so forth).
Before submitting, please note that book works that are larger than 16 inches in any dimension when closed may be challenging to display fully open.
Please also note that the number of protective cases is limited – most works will be displayed on open pedestals or shelving.
Maximum of 2 works may be submitted per artist.
Selections will be made by Anna Bernhard, Director, Stanley G. Wold Resource Center and Library, at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Anna is also Director and co-founder of CABIN (Center for Artists’ Books and Inclusive Narratives).
Fees/Submission
Entry fee for this exhibit is $18 for each submission. Full-time students and/or those identifying as BIPOC or LGBTQ can opt to pay a lesser fee of $12 for each submission.
You needn’t enter your submissions all at the same time. Submission for this exhibition is by file upload only.
Each book submission must include 2-6 images. Links to short videos showing the work are also encouraged.
Please send gallery quality images without background clutter or text. DO NOT send composite images or images with embedded text. If your work is accepted for exhibition, the images you submit, along with the text you provide will be used for print & digital publicity.
Please note that you will not be able to change any information submitted at time of entry, including the price, after the submission process.
Sales
It is expected that all work exhibited be for sale. The prices you submit during the submission process are the retail prices Abecedarian Artists’ Books will adhere to throughout the duration of the exhibition. Abecedarian retains a 40% commission on works sold by Abecedarian during and following the exhibit.
Catalog
There will be an online catalog which will remain online during and after the exhibition.
Accepted Entries
Works must be delivered ready for installation/display. Curator reserves the right not to exhibit any work inaccurately represented by the digital entry, that arrives damaged, is not properly prepared for exhibition or is deemed too fragile for effective display
Display/Insurance/Rights
Book works will be exhibited on pedestals or shelving. On acceptance to the exhibition, a consignment agreement, insurance agreement and delivery guidelines will be sent to each participating artist, along with any additional information or updates.
Artists are advised to provide their own insurance coverage and will be asked to complete and return an insurance waiver.
Insurance in transit to and from Abecedarian Artists’ Books is the responsibility of the artist.
It is expected that submitting artists are not violating any stated or implied relationship with another gallery or dealer by submitting work for this exhibition and that the artist/creator of the work is not in violation of any copyright laws.
Agreement
Submission of entry constitutes agreement to all conditions in this prospectus. The artist agrees that images of selected artwork and the submitted text can be used by Abecedarian Artists’ Books and Spark Gallery for promotions and publications.
* Instructions for submission fee payment will be sent via e-mail on receipt of submission.
**Detailed image preparation and naming guidelines can be found on the online entry form.