Book Arts Competition
Sponsored by the Special Collections & University Archives Department at the University of Central Florida Libraries
AWARD/PURCHASE: $250
The books will become part of the Special Collections & University Archives Department at the University of Central Florida Libraries.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES:
*DATE FOR 2008 COMPETITION PENDING* Keep checking back!
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 and the winner(s) will be awarded $250. Winners will be announced January 2009.
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 during the calendar year
2008.
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 by the end of March 2009, 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:
The deadline for all submissions is *TO BE DETERMINED*.
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 →
Last Updated:
08-Jul-08
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