(re)bound: the altered book 

Juried by Vicki VanAmeyden

June 10 through July 23, 2022 

Entry deadline: Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 11:59 pm (EST)

This exhibit seeks mixed media artwork that modifies a book from its original form by altering its state or meaning. Altered books can integrate text with sculptural and material richness to create a multi-sensory reading experience. Final pieces can take many different forms including sculpture, collage, assemblage or jewelry as long as ‘the book’ is evident in its final appearance. Books from any source utilizing any non-perishable medium are eligible. All work must be original and executed within the last three years. 

Juror: Vicki Van Ameyden

Vicki VanAmeyden is an artist/printmaker residing in southwest Michigan. She received an MFA in Painting from Western Michigan University with a concentration in printmaking and a BFA in Illustration from Kendall School of Design. Her diverse and interdisciplinary approach to art making often includes the use of text and non-traditional materials. VanAmeyden’s work has been exhibited and acknowledged with awards at regional and national levels. vickivanameyden.com

Schedule of Events: 

Entry deadline: Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 11:59 pm (EST) at www.callforentries.org 

Notifications emailed: by Saturday, April 30, 2022

Delivery of accepted work: May 25 through June 4, 2022 during normal business hours. (or contact Noelle Ringer or Kerry Hagy for other arrangements)

Shipped work : to arrive by Friday, June 4, 2022.

Opening Reception: Friday, June 10, 5 – 7pm

Pick-up artwork: July 26 – August 4, 2022 during normal business hours. (or contact the Center for other arrangements). Art work can also be picked up on the closing day, Saturday, July 23 from 4-5pm.

To be displayed in our virtual gallery in tandem with gallery display, images emailed to info@southhavenarts.org by: Wednesday, June 15, 2022

South Haven Center for the Arts
600 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone: (269) 637-1041
Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat 11AM – 4:00PM (ET), Thurs: 11AM – 6:00PM

www.southhavenarts.org | info@southhavenarts.org

Application Requirements

Entries for “(re)bound: the altered book” are open to artists 18-years and above. A maximum of three images will be accepted. Because only one image per entry is accepted, it is suggested that multiple views of each submission be combined in one image. Accepted art work(s) must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

 All work must be the original work of the artist and completed in the last three years. We reserve the right to decline any work that is substantially different from the submitted images, does not meet size limitations, or is not professionally presented.

Size limits: 2D - 72”high x 55” wide maximum, 3D- must fit through standard doorway, max. 50lbs. No installations or ceiling hung work

Entry Fees:

$35.00 entry fee for up to three pieces of artwork entered.

$10 entry fee for student artists and artists economically challenged by COVID or unforeseen events. If eligible, choose the reduced entry fee.

South Haven Center for the Arts Artist Members receive a $10 off code and should email the art center.

Prospective entrants to the exhibition are required to submit images of each of their desired entries in a jpeg format. In addition, each work requires a title, and can include a brief statement explaining how the piece relates to the theme (re)bound – the altered book. Payments by credit card at time of entry through Cafe (https://www.callforentry.org/) or check or money order payable to South Haven Center for the Arts.

Presentation & Installation: Only works appropriately prepared for installation will be accepted. Framed work must be wired (NO sawtooth hangers); please no clip frames with exposed glass edges. 3D works must be stable and pose no physical threat to visitors. No work can be hung from the ceiling. 2D work must be “ready to hang”. No saw tooth hangers allowed. If any special hardware is needed for hanging, it must be included with work when dropped off, along with hanging instructions. Work must be labeled with artist’s contact information, title of the work, medium, and price. 

Deliver/Pick-up work: Deliver and pick up work at the SHCA during the times listed above or by appointment. Any work not picked up after 30 days of the exhibition’s closing may become property of the South Haven Center for the Arts. No work will be released before the close of the exhibit.

Shipped Work: Work must be delivered by Friday, June 4, 2022. It must be shipped in a sturdy, reusable container with all packing materials labeled and reusable. No Peanuts, please. A return shipping label must be included for return shipping. If you have questions about including a return shipping label, please discuss with us before sending Any special instructions for packing should be included. 

Hand Delivery: Works can be hand-delivered during specified delivery and pick-up times. Unsold pieces of art that are not to be return-shipped must be picked up during posted gallery hours on the dates above. If the unsold pieces are not retrieved within two weeks of the exhibition close, and pick-up arrangements have not been agreed upon, the items will become the property of the South Haven Center for the Arts. Packaging for artwork may be stored at the SHCA and a name label must be put on every piece of packaging to be stored at the art center. Instructions for any special handling or re-packing needs must be included. 

Removing artwork: No artwork may be removed by the artist prior to the conclusion of the exhibition. SHCA reserves the right to temporarily remove any piece of work for reasons the organization deems necessary.

Insurance: SHCA staff and volunteers will handle your work with care. South Haven Center for the Arts carries art insurance for work on display in the gallery. We are not responsible for insuring artwork when it is traveling to and from the gallery.

Sales: Exhibited work may be sold at the price specified on the entry form. A commission of 35% is received by the SHCA for works sold during the exhibition. If work is not for sale, please include an estimated value on the entry form provided, for insurance purposes. Accepted work may not be substituted or withdrawn before the close of the show. The SHCA reserves the right to photographically reproduce accepted entries for publicity purposes.

Eligibility Criteria

Entries for “(re)bound: the altered book” are open to artists 18-years and above. A maximum of three images will be accepted. Because only one image per entry is accepted, it is suggested that multiple views of each submission be combined in one image. Accepted art work(s) must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.

 All work must be the original work of the artist and completed in the last three years. We reserve the right to decline any work that is substantially different from the submitted images, does not meet size limitations, or is not professionally presented.

Size limits: 2D - 72”high x 55” wide maximum, 3D- must fit through standard doorway, max. 50lbs. No installations or ceiling hung work