Altered Book Art Exhibition
Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 12:52 p.m.Tenley-Friendship Library
Altered Book Art Exhibition
Show us your creative side in our first ever altered book exhibition!
Show us your creative side at Tenley-Friendship!
The altered books will then be on display from April 8 to May 1 in the windows as you enter the library. The Library has the right to display all entries in any manner we see fit.
Check out the links below for more information on and examples of altered books.
What is an Altered Book?
An “altered book” is a book that has been transformed by creative means into a work of art. Creating altered books may be as simple as adding a drawing or text to a page or as complex as creating an intricate book sculpture.Entry Specifications:
- The exhibition is open to anyone. Youth (under 18) may be assisted by adults. One entry per person. Must be a member of DC Public Library to enter.
- Each participant will be given ONE unsellable book that has been donated to the library. It can be picked up at the Adult Reference Desk. Do not use a library book!
- There are NO RULES about how to alter your book – you can add to, delete from, cut up, collage or reconfigure the book – in short, whatever comes to mind.
- All entries must be submitted no later than April 3, 2015.
- Employees of DC Public Library are encouraged to submit entries.
- Click for the Altered Book Exhibition Rules.
Exhibit/Reception
There will be an opening reception in the Large Conference Room 6:30-8:30 p.m. on April 7. Invite friends and family!The altered books will then be on display from April 8 to May 1 in the windows as you enter the library. The Library has the right to display all entries in any manner we see fit.
Questions?
- Brandon Digwood, brandon.digwood@dc.gov, 202-727-1225
- Bobbie Weaver, roberta.weaver@dc.gov, 202-727-1449
Check out the links below for more information on and examples of altered books.
- Altered Book Competition at Enoch Pratt Free Library
- Altered Books
- Altered Book Images on Flickr
- Altered Book Images on Google
- Altered Books on Squidoo
- Brian Dettmer: Book Autopsies
- Creativity Portal - Altered Books
- Altered Book Art from Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
- Altered Book Competition from BathNES libraries
- Altered Book Art by Lisa Kokin
- Altered Book Art by Frank Turek
- Altered Book Exhibit at Seager Gray Gallery