Codex 2019 Review

from Eric Johnson:

The NBLA had a table at the recent Codex International Book Fair in Richmond, as we have in the past two Fairs. We enjoy every minute of these events, for many reasons. For one, we’re surrounded by book artists from all over the world; over 200 exhibitors each with distinct aesthetics and the highest level of skills in all aspects of book creation. It’s almost too much to take in, as one wanders down aisles not sure how to decide to take more time with one or another of the intricate worlds on display. The building itself, a repurposed factory right on the dock with a view of the San Francisco Bay, creates a sensation of being on a ship, with so much glass in its walls and ceilings one always feels the weather and color of the Bay.

The theme of this year’s Codex was the proliferation of Book Arts in Scandinavia, and there was an aisle that concentrated tables from Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland & Denmark.

We had our own ‘neighborhood’ feel, with the NBLA table surrounded on both sides by other exhibitors from Sebastopol: Sara Press & Tiana Krahn on one side, and Brooke Holve on the other. Brooke & I both have connections in Iceland, so we spent some time talking with the artists that presided at their table. Brooke invited them come up to our shop in Sebastopol if they had any time after the Codex Fair…and they accepted.

So, two days after the closing, we hosted what had mushroomed into a delegation of ten artists: six from Iceland, three from Norway, and one from Sweden. The whole afternoon was such a charmed & warm exchange that we were glowing for days after. There was lunch at the restaurant next door, then a showing of each other’s recent books, and finally sitting down with coffee and cake to talk about how we might collaborate or at least stay in touch. It was a perfect ending to a week of non-stop conversation and contemplation of the rich field of international book art.

Eric Johnson

Brooke Holve with Arnprudur Osp Karlsdottir

Randi Annie Strand (Norway)

Artist Book by Rita Marhaug (Norway)

Imi Maufe (from UK living in Norway)

Lina Nordenstrom (Sweden) with artist book

Lina’s artist book

Tiana Krahn with Brooke looking on

Artist Book by Kristin Gudbrandsdottir (Iceland)

Bibliophoria V: Call for Entries

CALL FOR ENTRIES

“Bibliophoria V”
Sebastopol Center for the Arts

International Juried Exhibition, Juror Macy Chadwick
June 22 – July 29, 2018
Opening reception June 22, 6 - 7:30 PM
Deadline for submissions – WEDNESDAY, May 23, 2018 between 3 - 6 PM
Closing party Sunday, July 29, 3:30 – 4 PM

Call for artwork related to "the book". We see the book as a point of departure.
- handmade artist's books, using traditional bookmaking methods
- work showing excellence in bookmaking or altered book techniques
- book-like objects or sculptures in which the primary interest or emphasis is visual rather than texture
- homage to the book

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS:

NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEES
SCA Members $20 per entry or 3 entries for $45 (membership is $40 annually)
Non-members $25 per entry or 3 entries for $60
Students under 21: $15 per piece

AWARDS
$500 Best of Show, Second place $200, Third place $100, Merit Awards.

ELIGIBILITY:
- Open to all artistsworldwide.
- Maximum of 3 pieces (art work) per artist.
- Wall hung work may not weigh over 50lbs.
- Wall hung work needs to include fixtures.
- Artists receive 60% of the sales price of the work.
- All work must be original (no reproductions of original artwork)
- SCA reserves the right of refusal on all work that is too fragile to be displayed properly and safely.
- All work must not have been previously shown in the Gallery at SCA.

SELECTION:
- Work will be selected from handdelivered work and online applications.
- The juror will view all work in an anonymous manner.

NOTIFICATION:
Jury results will be posted on “www.sebarts.org, visual arts, jury results” on May 25 after 1 PM

SUBMISSIONS MAY BE ENTERED ONLINE OR HAND DELIVERED:

1) HAND DELIVER: Do NOT go to Entrythingy.com. Read rules and regulationson the prospectus, then go to www.sebarts.org /call for entries and fill in form for hand delivery. It will give you a label to attach to your work. Come to SCA on Wednesday May 23 and hand deliver your work. Pay at SCA

2) ONLINE: If this is your first time using EntryThingy, do not wait until the day of the deadline. EntryThingy has its own FAQ to help you, and they can be reached via email if you have problems: hello@entrythingy.com.

When using Entrythingy.com, make sure all images you upload are 5 megabytes or less in size and are in JPEG format. If not, EntryThingy will not let them be uploaded. Resize if necessary before starting.  - Each entry/piece can have one main image and up to two image/views (to show perspective or detail). - We advise that you submit high quality images that best represent your work. Works that differ from the submission image may not be included in the exhibition. When filling out forms, make an entry in each field. You may use “N/A” if the field does not apply. When entering more than one image per piece; enter the main image then each of up to 2 detail/views, before clicking on ‘next’.

-Pay via PayPal.

ACCEPTED ENTRIES
- Work can be shipped or hand delivered.
- Work is to arrive by Saturday June 16 at the LATEST but can be shipped or hand delivered ANY TIME BEFORE June 16, during gallery hours. (see gallery hoursbelow)
- Address is SCA, 282 S. High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Attention: Catherine Devriese

SHIPPING
- Mail to SCA, 282 S. High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472 to arrive by June 16 (or any time before, during gallery hours). Attn. Catherine Devriese.
- Artist is responsible for all shipping and handling costs to and from the exhibit.
- Each shipped entry must be packaged in a reusable container for the return of work.
- Each shipped entry HASto include a return label and a prepaid return shipping form (UPS or FedEx).
- For international shipping, contact Catherine Devriese via email.
- Unsold work, with valid return forms for shipping, will be sent within 15 days after last day of the show.

LIABILITY, SALES etc. REGARDING WORK SUBMITTED:
- Selected work must be on view for the duration of the exhibit. No work may be withdrawn prior to close of the exhibition.
- Selected artists agree to allow work to be photographed for media use, for educational and publicity purposes.
- Artists receive 60% of the sales price of work that is sold. Indicate clearly on form if not for sale NFS.
- Sales occurring as a result of the exhibit up to 30 days after closing date are subject to 40% of commission.

OPENING RECEPTION:  Friday, June 22, 6 - 7:30 PM. Selected artists, please bring tasty, attractive, ready-to-serve bread & cheese, vegetables & dip, fruit, or baked goods, to accompany beverages we provide. It's a party!

PICK UP UNSOLD WORK: Sunday, July 29, 3:30 –4PM or Monday, July 30, 10am – noon
SCA is not responsible for work left beyond 30 days after closure of show

Sebastopol Center for the Arts 282 S. High Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Gallery Open Hours : Tuesday - Friday 10-4 PM and Saturday - Sunday 1-4 PM
any questions: Call 707 829 4797 or email catherined@sebarts.org

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Stay tuned as more information about Bibliophoria and the Street Printing Festival in Sebastopol are announced!

4 Presses Four People: Rod Buchignani

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4 Presses Four People: kid sister press

I’m inspired by letters both as graphic elements and as containers of meaning.

-Megan Arnold, kid sister press

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4 Presses Four People: Hell-in-a-Handbasket press-on, part of the Redemption Collection

First-a penchant for words, then a propensity to 3 dimensionalize concepts and, finally, 2017-a politically piss-poor (ref:  my Aunts' lexicon) period. VOILA-this exhibit.  

-Susan Amalia

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