Artist's Books exhibition - CALL FOR ENTRIES!

 

I'm delighted and honoured, and, I have to admit a little intimidated (!), to have been invited to be the juror for this exciting exhibition of artist's books next July.

I completed a 6 week artist's residency and solo exhibition at "from out of the blue studio gallery" in Nov/Dec 2023. It was a very special and transformative time for me personally, and for my arts practice, and so I'm excited at the prospect of returning to reconnect with this very special gallery and creative community.

From out of the Blue Studio Gallery

18 Halse Place, Ōpunakē, New Zealand.

Located on the coast of South Taranaki, New Zealand, 
from out of the blue studio gallery 
is a space devoted to all things fibre and fabric 

including the wonderful world of artist's books!

The studio gallery is a dream come true for the gallerist/artist Viv Davy.

Visit the gallery website to find out all about this creative space 

and nurturing community including current and upcoming exhibitions, artists,

workshops, onsite artist residency programme, and current calls for entries.

Please visit the gallery website CALL FOR ENTRIES  page 

for FULL specifications for "Boundless"

and the link to the ONLINE ENTRY form 

which includes FAQ and more details.

Any enquiries please email Viv Davy: 

viv@fromoutofthebluestudiogallery.com

"Boundless" 

An artist's book exhibition that aims to explore the free interpretation of the book format through artists’ books. The focus is on artistic exploration and innovation.

2nd July - 10th August, 2026

There is no theme for this exhibition.

See the website for full details.

Entries are NOW OPEN to artists both in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas.

Each artist may submit up to 2 works.

There is a $20.00NZ entry fee per submission.

There is no limit to the format of your artist’s book. It must be ready to hang or to display on a plinth/ table/ shelf.

Entries must have been made within the last 2 years from date of submission. i.e. between April 2024 – April 2026

Entries may have been exhibited before BUT the entry can’t have won any awards or prizes previously.

The Juror will select the winner of the Most Engaging Work Prize and the Highly Commended Prize from the actual pieces in the gallery space. 

Prizes:

Juror’s Choice for Most Engaging Work Prize: $500.00nz
Juror’s Choice for Highly Commended Prize: $250.00nz
People’s Choice Prize awarded at the close of the exhibition valued at $250.00nz.

Timeline for Entries:

Close of digital Submissions:            April 30th 2026

Shipping deadline:                             June 10th 2026                
Winners will be notified:                   Friday 26th June 2026  
Exhibition will be open to public:     Thursday 2nd July 2026
Opening Event with Juror’s Speech: Sunday 5th July from 2pm
Final day of Boundless:                     Monday 10th August 2026

For all enquiries: 

Please visit the gallery website CALL FOR ENTRIES  page 

for FULL specifications 

and the link to the ONLINE ENTRY form 

which includes FAQ and more details.

Any enquiries please email Viv Davy: 

viv@fromoutofthebluestudiogallery.com

 

This is such an exciting opportunity 

as there are few opportunities to participate in exhibitions 

primarily for artist's books here in NZ.

Artist's books have flown under the radar here for far too long 

so it's fantastic to see more opportunities, like this, for this expressive 

and dynamic art form to be showcased, 

shared and celebrated more widely.

I do hope you'll 

consider participating!

Please share this information with 

friends, family, artists, makers and creators of all ilk, 

near and far!

Link to share!

https://tonihartillart.blogspot.com/2025/10/artists-books-exhibition-call-for.html

Thanks for visiting!