The Center for Book Arts invites applications for our Letterpress Printing & Fine Press Publishing Seminar For Emerging Writers. The next section of this seminar is scheduled for this spring: March 20-24, 2013, Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 to 4pm. The seminar is tuition free for participants and includes the cost of materials. Those selected must attend the entire five-day workshop. Postmark deadline is February 15, 2013. details and application (PDF file)

The Center for Book Arts is pleased to continue the Scholarship for Advanced Studies in Book Arts. In 2013, the Center will award two to three scholarships to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the artistic endeavors in the book arts. The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities to emerging artists 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.  Scholars will be required to complete an artist project by the end of the scholarship period, with an exhibition in our gallery space and public presentation the following autumn.

NEW DEADLINE!
Artists are invited to submit applications postmarked by May 15, 2013.

The Center for Book Arts invites submissions to its annual Poetry Chapbook Competition. The deadline for the 2013 competition is December 15, 2012. The winning manuscript will be chosen in the spring of 2013 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 2013, as well as an exclusive opportunity to stay at the Millay Colony for the Arts in Austerlitz, New York as one of their Winter Shakers. This year's judges will be Harryette Mullen & Sharon Dolin. guidelines and entry form (PDF file)

The Center for Book Arts is pleased to continue the Artist-in-Residence Workspace Grant for New York Emerging Artists program in 2013. 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. Artists are invited to submit applications postmarked by October 15, 2012. details and application (PDF file)

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)

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.