Book Arts Competition

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Sponsored by the Special Collections & University Archives Department at the University of Central Florida Libraries

AWARD/PURCHASE:
Pending
The books will become part of the Special Collections & University Archives Department at the University of Central Florida Libraries.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES:
Pending

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The mission of UCF Libraries Department of Special Collections and University Archives is to provide services central to the Library and University community in support of research, teaching and service. Materials are collected which cannot be easily replaced and include, but are not limited to, books, manuscripts, historic public records, ephemera, photographs, and art. These materials have a central function to the curriculum and support long-term research goals. The preservation of these materials is a service to the local, state and national research community.

The Book Arts Collection at the Department is a resource collection of books, or book-like objects, created by artists as works of art. The Collection also includes examples of fine press books, periodicals, and other books related to bookbinding, papermaking, calligraphy, typography, and printing. Jurors will choose book(s) created by UCF student(s) to be added to the Book Arts Collection. Cash prizes are also awarded.

JURORS:
The criteria for and names of the jurors are available to look at in the Special Collections & University Archives of the UCF Library, room 501 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

COMPETITION RULES

ELIGIBILITY:
Any student enrolled at the University of Central Florida (calendar year pending).

ENTRY FEE:
None

SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTATION:
Submissions must include the following information:

- The name of the applicant
- A contact phone number and the mailing address of the applicant
- Title of the book
- Medium/materials used in creating the book
- One paragraph artist’s statement

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:
Please send or deliver the actual books and entry forms to the following address:

Book Arts Competition
Room 501 UCF Library
Special Collections and University Archives Department
P.O. Box 162666
Orlando, FL 32816-2666

Each book must be accompanied by the entry form on the reverse page, fully completed and signed by the entrant.

DELIVERY AND RETURN:
Books must be sent either in person or in a sturdy box via UPS or FED-EX. No COD’s. Books not purchased for the collection must be picked up at the Special Collections and University Archives Department, or they will be considered a donation to Special Collections. Books may be hand delivered or picked up Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am - 1:00pm.

DEADLINES:
Pending

COPYRIGHT POLICY:
While the winning artist will retain copyright, the book may be reproduced with approval of the staff of Department of Special Collections and University Archives. If reproduction is approved, the user must sign a form promising to give the artist and the University of Central Florida credit in publication.

View the 2005 Winners →
View the 2006 Winners →
View the 2007 Winners →
View the 2008 Winners →

Last Updated: 10-Aug-09