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Emerging Artists Publication Series — Call for Submissions 2018

Printed Matter is pleased to announce an open call for book proposals as part of our ongoing Emerging Artists Publication Series.

Applications are open through midnight Sunday, October 21, 2018. Submission is free.

The Emerging Artists Publication Series is only open to individuals who reside in the five boroughs of New York City.

This program is made possible with support from the Jerome Foundation and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Program Overview The Emerging Artists Publication Series supports early career artists in realizing an artists’ book project. Four compelling book proposals will be selected by Printed Matter staff and a guest jury to be developed and published under our imprint in 2019-20. Applicants will be practicing artists but will not have major gallery representation, a significant solo exhibition history or an extensive book publishing practice. First publications are welcome.

Proposed books may be in progress—a final design is not required—however applications should be for book projects developed beyond the idea stage. Though we expect that selected projects will continue to evolve during the working period, submissions should be carefully considered and successfully illustrate to the jury what the completed project will look like. Applications may also describe production aspects of the book, including size and format, printing method and binding.

In support of your application, please provide an overview of any work that’s been done to date, and a brief breakdown of what you see the remaining work areas to be (research phase, writing period, commissioning of texts, etc.) with an indication of how project material will be sourced.

We will only be able to review submissions for artists’ books—works that are conceived as artworks in their own right. Works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, catalogs of artwork, monographs, as well as limited edition, deluxe, or hand-crafted book objects will not be eligible as these are outside the program’s scope. Please visit www.printedmatter.org for more information on Printed Matter and artists’ publications.

Application Requirements —A detailed summary of the proposed project (up to 500 words) —A short status report on progress to date (up to 200 words) —PDF sample pages or PDF of images that directly relate to or demonstrate some aspect of the proposed project, including brief captions (up to 15 pages) —Artist website or CV

Available Support Four projects will be selected and published under Printed Matter’s imprint, with all production and design expenses covered (within budget).

Artists receive a fee of $1,500, and 5% of the edition.

Relevant research areas: North America, Contemporary, Book arts
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