Artists’ Altered and Handmade Books: Dunoon, The Cowal Peninsula and Bute

Deadline: 20/07/2024

City: Dunoon  |  Region: Argyll  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Kathy Bruce

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We invite all professional artists (over 18 years of age) practicing in Dunoon, The Cowal Peninsula and Bute to submit artists’ handmade and altered books for this exhibition.

Artists' books have employed a wide range of forms, including the traditional illuminated manuscript form as well as less common forms like scrolls, fold-outs, concertinas or loose items contained in a box. Additionally artists’ have also taken pre-printed published books and altered them in a multitude of ways to create a unique bookwork.

Artists have been active in printing and book production for centuries, but the artist's book is primarily a 20th-century form that is continuing to evolve. 

For examples see: www.books-on-books.com & https://nmwa.org/whats-on/exhibitions/online/book-art-altered-albums.

Dunoon MOCA is a small artist-run art gallery that exhibits text art, visual poetry and book art. This exhibition will be highlighting a survey of contemporary handmade and altered books created by Dunoon, The Cowal Peninsula and Bute visual artists. Please note: The gallery is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 pm and by appointment only.

Submission info

  • One submission per artist, you may submit up to 3 works however, only one will be selected.
  • New work made within the last 2 years
  • Dimensions: Size Max:  300 x 240 by 50 mm. 
  • Free to Submit
  • No exhibition Fee
  • Commission on Gallery sales  20%
  • Exhibition Dates: 17 August -14 September 2024
  • Submission Deadline: 20 July 2024
  • Drop-off dates: Fri 9 August, Sat 10 August, 1-4 pm
  • Artists’ Reception: Sat 17 August 2024, 2-5 pm
  • Pick-up of Artwork: Sun 15 September, Mon 16 September, 1-4 pm

 

Contact the curator
When is the deadline?
Saturday 20 July 2024
How many works can I submit?
Up to 3 works may be submitted but only one will be selected for the exhibition
When is the delivery date?
Friday 9, August and Saturday 10, August between 1-4 pm
When do I need to collect my work?
Sunday 15, September and Monday 16, September between 1-4 pm
How much does it cost?
No fees for entry or exhibition
If a work is sold in the gallery the artist will receive payment for the work minus 20% commission
yes
Is there a private view / opening?
Public Reception for the Artists 17, August 2-5 PM
What are the exhibition opening hours?
Fridays and Saturdays 1-5 PM and by appointment
Does the location have disabled access?
Street level entry no disabled access to the second floor
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Social Media, Exhibition Poster, exhibition flyers
Do I need to be present?
No
Where will my venue be listed?
"What's on Dunoon" https://whatsondunoon.co.uk/
Scottish Contemporary Art Network https://sca-net.org/
Dunoon MOCA https://www.dunoon-moca.com/
CHARTS https://www.chartsargyllandisles.org/

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