This is an Open Call for entries for the 2nd Sheffield Artist’s Book Prize. This is an open submission prize and exhibition, held in conjunction with the Off the Shelf Festival, which takes place annually in Sheffield during the months of October and November.
The Sheffield Artist’s Book Prize and Exhibition is open to makers of artists’ books in any format and from anywhere in the world. Entry to the exhibition and prize is free.
Following the success of last year’s prize and exhibition, we are pleased to announce a number of initiatives to extend the scope of the prize this year. In addition to the main Sheffield Artist’s Book Prize, we will also award a Student Prize and a special Jury Prize.
All books entered for the Student Prize will be automatically entered into the Jury Prize and the main Sheffield Artist’s Book Prize. Prizes awarded will be a combination of cash and exhibition offers.
The format for selecting the winner of the SABP will be the same as last year. Visitors to the exhibition will be given a voting slip and asked to choose their favourite book(s). The new Student and Jury Prizes will be selected by a jury.
The exact format of the Exhibition will depend upon the volume of submissions, although it is anticipated that all entries will be displayed in some form during the Festival.
The exhibition will run for 4 weeks during October 2009 (exact dates to be announced).
Closing date for submissions – 31st August 2009.
To download full submission Conditions and Entry Form, please click on the links below.
For any further information please send an e-mail to prize@bankstreetarts.com
Sheffield Artist's Book Prize Conditions and Rules
Please note: submissions will not be accepted without an accompanying completed Entry Form.