“The Illustrated Accordion” Call for Entries
The Kalamazoo Book Arts Center (KBAC) announces a call to artists for the non-juried
exhibition “The Illustrated Accordion,” which will be held in the KBAC Gallery, May 5,
2017. Open to all emerging and established artists, this 9Th annual exhibition focuses on
books created in the accordion form. All media, variations, and interpretations of this
style of book will be accepted and included in the exhibition. There is a $15 entry fee to
participate.
Artists are limited to one entry for the exhibit. Entries must be received by Monday, April
24 at 5 p.m. Books should be hand delivered or mailed in a padded envelope to the
KBAC.
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center
326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Suite 103A
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Include another self-addressed envelope of equal size, affixed with adequate postage, for
return of work after the exhibit. Include a check made out to the KBAC for $15 for the
entry fee. Please contact us by phone or email for directions for international
submissions. Books without envelopes and sufficient postage may not be returned.
All books must be ready for display on a shelf or sculpture stand that we provide, or hung
from the wall (please include hardware and hanging instructions, if necessary.) Although
care will be taken in the handling and display of the work, the KBAC is not responsible
for loss, damage, or theft of the books during transit and exhibition. The KBAC reserves
the right to reproduce images of submitted work for publicity purposes. A 20%
commission will be charged for all sales made through the KBAC Gallery.
The opening for the exhibition will be May 5th, from 6:00–9:00 p.m., in conjunction with
Art Hop. Works will be returned by mail, or available for pick up, after May 26.
326 West Kalamazoo Ave. s Suite 103A s Kalamazoo, MI 49007 s 269/373-­4938 [email protected] s www.kalbookarts.org For more information please call the KBAC Gallery at 269-373-4938 or email
[email protected]. Please include the form below with your entry
The Illustrated ACCORDION
ENTRY FORM
All entries must be received by Monday, April 24, 2017, at 5 p.m., by mail
or hand delivery. Include a check written to the KBAC for the $15 entry fee.
Artist:
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Kalamazoo Book Arts Center 326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Suite 103A Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-­373-­4938 [email protected]
326 West Kalamazoo Ave. s Suite 103A s Kalamazoo, MI 49007 s 269/373-­4938 [email protected] s www.kalbookarts.org