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opportunities
The Center for Book Arts offers many opportunities for artists and writers.
Artist Membership
The Center for Book Arts provides artists with special services and opportunities in addition to the benefits of their
membership category. Artist Members are included in the Artist Slide Registry, a resource devoted to artists
working in the book format, which is used by curators, researchers, collectors, writers and other artists as a
reference tool. They also enjoy the opportunity to submit works to The Center's annual summer exhibition, a juried
show which features works by members, as well as the opportunity to apply to be our Featured Artist.
details and application (PDF file)
Studio rental is
available to any person who is qualified to use the equipment, including a 36" guillotine paper cutter, a 3-ton Kensol hot stamping press, five Vandercook proof presses, a treadle platen press and several hand platen presses from 5" x 8" and up, including a newspaper size Washington Hand Press, many cases of hand type, and all the usual equipment you expect to find in a letterpress printshop and hand bindery. Rental fees are $25 per hour ($15 for members). Monthly rates available as well.
Exhibition Guidelines
The Center for Book Arts invites curators to submit exhibition proposals for our Main Gallery.
There is no deadline: proposals are reviewed by the Center's Exhibition Committee three or four times a year, however, the exhibition schedule is planned at least 15 months in advance.
guidelines and entry form (PDF file)
Call for Entries: 2010 Artist Members' Exhibition
The Center for Book Arts is pleased to invite Artist Members to submit artworks created between 2006 and 2010 to be considered for the 2010 Artist Members Exhibition tentatively titled: I’ll cut thru: Pochoirs, Carvings, and Other Cuttings. The exhibition is to be organized by Amber McMillan, Artist and CBA Instructor, and Alexander Campos, CBA's Executive Director.
This exhibition, featuring current members of CBA's artistic community, will focus on how the art of cutting: pochoir (stenciling), relief printing, paper cutting, and other related techniques are used to convey content, form, text, and image. Artworks featured in this exhibition will represent a broad range of book and related arts, including but not limited to books, prints, woodblocks, linocuts, rubber stamps, sculpture, mixed-media installation, film and video, and performance art. Approximately thirty works will be chosen for display in the Center for Book Art's auxiliary gallery space. Artist members of the Center for Book Arts are encouraged to submit works to be selected by the show's curator, and the selections will be augmented by works by non-member artists to enhance the scope of the exhibition.
guidelines and entry form (PDF file)
Edward and Sally Van Lier/Stein Family Scholarship Fund for Advanced Studies in Book Arts
The Center for Book Arts is pleased to announce the Edward and Sally Van Lier/Stein Family Scholarship Fund for Advanced Studies in Book Arts. In 2010, the Center will award three scholarships to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the artistic endeavors of the book arts. The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities to individuals committed to developing careers in the book arts field, and to further the growth of this artistic profession. The award includes a cash stipend plus a materials budget and 24 hour access to the Center’s printing and binding facilities for a full year. Artists also receive a tuition waiver for courses throughout the year, planned in conjunction with the staff. Experienced printers and bookbinders will be available to advise the artists on issues of materials and techniques as they arise. Scholars will be required to complete an artist project by the end of the scholarship period, with the possibility of an exhibition in our gallery space. They will have the opportunity to teach certain core courses at the Center, depending on their background. They will also have the opportunity to collaborate in special publications and artist projects. No travel or lodging reimbursements are available. details and application (PDF file)
Poetry Chapbook Competition
The Center for Book Arts invites submissions to its annual Poetry Chapbook Competition. The deadline for the 2010 competition is December 1, 2009. The winning manuscript will be chosen in May 2010 and will be awarded with the publication of a beautifully designed, letterpress-printed, limited-edition chapbook printed and bound by artists at the Center for Book Arts. The edition is limited to 100 signed and numbered copies, ten of which are reserved for the author and the remainder of which will be offered for sale through the Center. The winning poet will also receive a cash award of $500, and a $500 honorarium for a reading, to be held at The Center in the fall of 2010. This year's
judges will be Terrance Hayes & Sharon Dolin.
guidelines and entry form (PDF file)
Letterpress Printing & Fine Press Publishing
Seminar
For Emerging Writers The Center for Book Arts invites applications for Letterpress Printing & Fine Press Publishing Seminar For Emerging Writers. The next section of this seminar is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, April 22-25, 2010. The seminar is tuition free for participants and includes the cost of materials. Those selected must attend the entire four-day workshop. Deadline March 1, 2010. details and application (PDF file)
Residency
The Center for Book Arts is pleased to continue the Artist-in-Residence Workspace Grant for New York Emerging Artists program in 2010. Up to five New York-based emerging artists will be offered space, time and support to explore the production and exhibition of artist's books and related work in year-long residencies. The purpose of this program is to promote experimentation in making book art, thus artists from all disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Center especially encourages applications from artists of culturally diverse backgrounds. details and application (PDF file)
Featured Artist Projects
The Center for Book Arts invites artist members to submit proposals for its Featured Artist Projects Exhibition Program. There is no deadline: proposals are reviewed three or four times a year by the Exhibitions Committee. There is no entry fee but only current Artist Members may apply. call for entries (PDF file)
Sally R. Bishop Master Faculty Fellowship
This program provides an artist/ instructor from outside of New York an
opportunity to teach a master class and to give a formal lecture in New York
City. Although this program is by invitation
only, artist/instructors can submit proposals and credentials to be reviewed
by the Education Committee.
Internships
The internship program offers hands-on training in arts administration and
management and book arts techniques. Participants receive a comprehensive
overview of not-for-profit operations and are able to take classes and use
the workspace for their own projects. Internships, although on-going,
usually coincide with one of the three semesters of the Center's classes.
The lengths of internships vary from one month to several months, depending
on the student's needs as well as the Center's scheduled activities.
Internships are throughout the year. details and application (PDF file)
Work/Study
A limited number of work/study positions are available for students or artists who want to work to pay for workspace rental or the tuition for CBA courses. In this program, students can study tuition-free by working a pre-set number of hours at CBA. At least 50% of these hours must be completed before the start of the class and a materials fee must be paid prior to the first class. The Center offers both temporary and semi-permanent positions. Temporary work study can be completed with seasonal or special projects such as the annual Holiday Sale or other scheduled events or CBA projects. Semi-permanent work study students work on projects that include office administration, gallery reception, archive management and general building maintenance. details and application (PDF file)
Volunteers
Much of the Center's accomplishments depend on the time donated by volunteers. Printing announcements, maintaining the printshop and bindery equipment, stuffing envelopes for a mailing, and a myriad of other activities constitute the "behind the scenes" work that needs to be done. If you are able to spend a few hours of your time helping make the Center a better place, please click
here to schedule volunteer time or call Sarah Nicholls at (212) 481-0295.
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