Book as Art: Pulp
August 10–September 28 | open during library hours
The Periodicals Gallery of the Decatur Library
215 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga.
Call for Entries!
April 5 through May 15 submit your beautifully made volumes, sculptural and conceptual works, and one-of-a-kind approaches to the book format. Wall-hung interpretations are welcome.
To submit your entry, CLICK HERE.
Opening Reception
Friday, Aug. 24 | 7–9 pm
The luminous sheen of copper, brass, gold leaf and enamel lights up the annual Book as Art exhibition. This juried show celebrates the book with a wildly varied collection of inventive and intriguing work that challenges expectations. Join us to view and celebrate the remarkable work in this exhibit.
Book Festival Extended Hours
Saturday, Sept. 1 | 9 am-6 pm
Sunday, Sept. 2 | Noon-5 pm
White Glove Nights
Dates and times to be announced
We’re putting away the “do not touch” signs. Volunteers will provide participants with white gloves allowing firsthand exploration of the books in the exhibition.
Bookmaking for Kids
Dates and times to be announced
Children ages 6-12 can come learn about art and bookmaking through a hands-on craft program.
2017 Exhibition
See photos of last year’s collection and view artists’ statements below.
Digesting Your Words and Phrase
Three CT Gardens
Untitled
At Low Water
Wave
Holding Up the Roof
Walking Meditation, Part XIII: August Bloom
Threshold
Old True
Ammonite II
Reticula Curva
Book for the Brokenhearted
Endless Eternal Elusive
LandEscape
Sacred Peop LXVII
Nicaragua: Surviving the Legacy of US Policy
This is War! Robert Capa at Work
Still Point
A Heap of Witness
Archaic Inquiry: Serial Dilution
Inherent Knowledge
These Things are Gray
Blue Ridge
Taxonomy of Shapes
Sconce
Bird’s Bar Mitzvah
Goode’s School Atlas
Gymnopaedie #5: A Day Without Words
Mister F
Listening to the Darkness
Little Black Book
Wood Family Album
(Don’t) Let Go