You have landed at the submission manager for the College Book Art Association, where you are able to submit applications, proposals or exhibition entries.
There are very specific guidelines for each type of application, proposal or entry. Please review the guidelines for submitting materials under individual categories.
Please note that you may need be a current member of CBAA in order to submit materials. In order to become a new member, or to renew your membership, please go to this CBAA web page: http://www.collegebookart.org/page-363225
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For questions about the submission process in any category, please contact: meetings@collegebookart.org
The College Book Art Association is excited to be continuing series of on-line presentations and we are soliciting proposals. Presentations are expected to run approximately 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions from the audience. Presentations can fall into one of three categories:
- Option A - Talking through the production process of one project / artist book
- Option B - Workshop / demo teach us how to do something
- Option C - Artist talk, Artist Collaboration, Artist Book Reading
We are open to new and innovative ideas as we develop this program. Access to presentations will be available to members and non-members and will be publicized via CBAA social media and other list-serves. Presentations are scheduled throughout the year and are recorded.
Presenters will receive a stipend of $250.00. If there are multiple presenters, they will split a $500 stipend. You also have the opportunity to be featured on the CBAA Website as Artist of the Month!
Call for Pre-formed Panel Submissions
CBAA National Conference, June 5-7, 2025
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Embracing the Tangible: Fostering Interdisciplinary Connections in Book Art
In a digital age where screens dominate our interactions, the material book stands as a testament to the enduring power of the tangible. This conference theme invites participants to explore the palpable allure of book art and its capacity to bridge diverse disciplines. We invite proposals for papers, pre-formed panels, round table discussions, and demonstrations that examine book art through an interdisciplinary lens highlighting connections and collaborations between book art and disciplines ranging from literature, music, and visual arts to science and technology and beyond. In addition, the conference will include a juried CBAA members exhibition, members showcase, and a vendor fair.
Possible topics include:
· The haptic experience of artist's books: exploring the sensory dimensions of touch, texture and materiality
· Interdisciplinary approaches to book art: bridging connections between the book form and literature, visual arts, technology, the sciences, and other disciplines
· Collaborative projects between book artists and practitioners in other disciplines
· Traditional techniques and new technologies: examining how digital tools and processes are reshaping the artist's book
· The influence of accessible tools and equipment via makers spaces, hybrid studios, and studio collaborations on artist’s books
· Cultural and environmental influences on book art: considering the impact of heritage, sustainability, and diverse global perspectives on contemporary book art practices.
· Best practices for lab and studio management for both traditional and digital equipment
We welcome teachers, students, artists, librarians, conservators, art historians, writers, studio managers and anyone interested in the field to offer unique perspectives and pose additional questions and theories pertaining to the conference theme. We invite abstracts for individual presentations as well as detailed proposals for a pre-formed panel or roundtable discussions on a specific topic.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please note that you must be a CBAA member in order to make a submission through the Submittable platform. and that the only way to submit proposals is through this online submission manager. All categories are open to all CBAA members except for the student lightning round which is only open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Pre-formed Panel proposals: Please include a panel title at the top of the page. You may use one of the following formats: 3 presenters each giving 20-minute talks or 4 presenters each giving 15-minute talks. The proposal should take the form of a 200–250-word overview plus individual 200–250-word abstracts from each of the participants. You will be asked to designate one of the panel speakers to be the moderator in Submittable, but please do not put any names on the abstract.
SUBMISSION NOTES:
1. Only CBAA members (individual, student, and institutional members) are eligible to make submissions. To become a new member, or to renew your membership, please visit https://www.collegebookart.org/page-363225
2. In an effort to promote original scholarship in the field of academic book art, abstracts submitted to CBAA should not be concurrently submitted for consideration to another conference.
3. Please limit abstracts to no more than 250 words; longer abstracts will not be considered.
4. Bios, synopses and abstracts must be submitted as Word docs.
5. This is a blind jurying process; please do not include your name or the names of any other potential participants on any of the uploaded files. Instead, use the title of your talk as your file name. You should enter a short bio in the biography section of the submission form.
6. A CBAA member may make more than one submission but only one submission will be accepted per member.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: You will be asked to submit the following information when prompted by the online submission manager for each entry separately:
Member’s address
Member’s phone number
Job title, institution, city and state of institution
50-word bio (this can include the member’s name and will be included in the printed program if accepted)
Title of proposal
50-word synopsis (to be printed in the conference program if accepted)
250-word abstract (no names)
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Abstracts MUST be received no later than December 1st, 2024. Submissions received after this date will not be considered for acceptance.
December 1st, 2024: Deadline for submission of proposals
January 15, 2025: Notification of acceptance or rejection of proposals
February 1st, 2025: Deadline for confirmation of acceptance by presenters
CONTACT:
For questions about the submission process in any category please email:
Julie Chen
CBAA Vice President for Programming
programmingvp@collegebookart.org
Call for Individual Paper Submissions
CBAA National Conference, June 5-7, 2025
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Embracing the Tangible: Fostering Interdisciplinary Connections in Book Art
In a digital age where screens dominate our interactions, the material book stands as a testament to the enduring power of the tangible. This conference theme invites participants to explore the palpable allure of book art and its capacity to bridge diverse disciplines. We invite proposals for papers, pre-formed panels, round table discussions, and demonstrations that examine book art through an interdisciplinary lens highlighting connections and collaborations between book art and disciplines ranging from literature, music, and visual arts to science and technology and beyond. In addition, the conference will include a juried CBAA members exhibition, members showcase, and a vendor fair.
Possible paper topics include:
· The haptic experience of artist's books: exploring the sensory dimensions of touch, texture and materiality
· Interdisciplinary approaches to book art: bridging connections between the book form and literature, visual arts, technology, the sciences, and other disciplines
· Collaborative projects between book artists and practitioners in other disciplines
· Traditional techniques and new technologies: examining how digital tools and processes are reshaping the artist's book
· The influence of accessible tools and equipment via makers spaces, hybrid studios, and studio collaborations on artist’s books
· Cultural and environmental influences on book art: considering the impact of heritage, sustainability, and diverse global perspectives on contemporary book art practices.
· Best practices for lab and studio management for both traditional and digital equipment
We welcome teachers, students, artists, librarians, conservators, art historians, writers, studio managers and anyone interested in the field to offer unique perspectives and pose additional questions and theories pertaining to the conference theme. We invite abstracts for individual presentations as well as detailed proposals for a pre-formed panel or roundtable discussions on a specific topic.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please note that you must be a CBAA member in order to make a submission through the Submittable platform. and that the only way to submit proposals is through this online submission manager. All categories are open to all CBAA members except for the student lightning round which is only open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Individual Paper Presentation proposals: Please include a proposal title at the top of the page. Proposal should take the form of a 200–250 word abstract for a 20-minute talk or artist presentation. Accepted proposals will be grouped into panels of talks with compatible themes or approaches.
SUBMISSION NOTES:
1. Only CBAA members (individual, student, and institutional members) are eligible to make submissions. To become a new member, or to renew your membership, please visit https://www.collegebookart.org/page-363225
2. In an effort to promote original scholarship in the field of academic book art, abstracts submitted to CBAA should not be concurrently submitted for consideration to another conference.
3. Please limit abstracts to no more than 250 words; longer abstracts will not be considered.
4. Bios, synopses and abstracts must be submitted as Word docs.
5. This is a blind jurying process; please do not include your name or the names of any other potential participants on any of the uploaded files. Instead, use the title of your talk as your file name. You should enter a short bio in the biography section of the submission form.
6. A CBAA member may make more than one submission but only one submission will be accepted per member.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: You will be asked to submit the following information when prompted by the online submission manager for each entry separately:
Member’s address
Member’s phone number
Job title, institution, city and state of institution
50-word bio (this can include the member’s name and will be included in the printed program if accepted)
Title of proposal
50-word synopsis (to be printed in the conference program if accepted)
250-word abstract (no names)
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Abstracts MUST be received no later than December 1st, 2024. Submissions received after this date will not be considered for acceptance.
December 1st, 2024: Deadline for submission of proposals
January 15, 2025: Notification of acceptance or rejection of proposals
February 1st, 2025: Deadline for confirmation of acceptance by presenters
CONTACT:
For questions about the submission process in any category please email:
Julie Chen
CBAA Vice President for Programming
programmingvp@collegebookart.org
Call for Roundtable Discussion Submissions
CBAA National Conference, June 5-7, 2025
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Embracing the Tangible: Fostering Interdisciplinary Connections in Book Art
In a digital age where screens dominate our interactions, the material book stands as a testament to the enduring power of the tangible. This conference theme invites participants to explore the palpable allure of book art and its capacity to bridge diverse disciplines. We invite proposals for papers, pre-formed panels, round table discussions, and demonstrations that examine book art through an interdisciplinary lens highlighting connections and collaborations between book art and disciplines ranging from literature, music, and visual arts to science and technology and beyond. In addition, the conference will include a juried CBAA members exhibition, members showcase, and a vendor fair.
Possible topics include:
· The haptic experience of artist's books: exploring the sensory dimensions of touch, texture and materiality
· Interdisciplinary approaches to book art: bridging connections between the book form and literature, visual arts, technology, the sciences, and other disciplines
· Collaborative projects between book artists and practitioners in other disciplines
· Traditional techniques and new technologies: examining how digital tools and processes are reshaping the artist's book
· The influence of accessible tools and equipment via makers spaces, hybrid studios, and studio collaborations on artist’s books
· cultural and environmental influences on book art: considering the impact of heritage, sustainability, and diverse global perspectives on contemporary book art practices.
· Best practices for lab and studio management for both traditional and digital equipment
We welcome teachers, students, artists, librarians, conservators, art historians, writers, studio managers and anyone interested in the field to offer unique perspectives and pose additional questions and theories pertaining to the conference theme. We invite abstracts for individual presentations as well as detailed proposals for a pre-formed panel or roundtable discussions on a specific topic.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please note that you must be a CBAA member in order to make a submission through the Submittable platform. and that the only way to submit proposals is through this online submission manager. All categories are open to all CBAA members except for the student lightning round which is only open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Roundtable Discussion proposals: Please include a discussion title at the top of the page. The proposal should take the form of a 200–250-word description of the topic to be discussed and what demographic groups of conference goers might be interested in participating in the discussion. The submitter of the proposal will act as the moderator for the discussion and give a brief introductory presentation (5-minute) about the topic.
SUBMISSION NOTES:
1. Only CBAA members (individual, student, and institutional members) are eligible to make submissions. To become a new member, or to renew your membership, please visit https://www.collegebookart.org/page-363225
2. In an effort to promote original scholarship in the field of academic book art, abstracts submitted to CBAA should not be concurrently submitted for consideration to another conference.
3. Please limit abstracts to no more than 250 words; longer abstracts will not be considered.
4. Bios, synopses and abstracts must be submitted as Word docs.
5. This is a blind jurying process; please do not include your name or the names of any other potential participants on any of the uploaded files. Instead, use the title of your talk as your file name. You should enter a short bio in the biography section of the submission form.
6. A CBAA member may make more than one submission but only one submission will be accepted per member.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: You will be asked to submit the following information when prompted by the online submission manager for each entry separately:
Member’s address
Member’s phone number
Job title, institution, city and state of institution
50-word bio (this can include the member’s name and will be included in the printed program if accepted)
Title of proposal
50-word synopsis (to be printed in the conference program if accepted)
250-word abstract (no names)
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Abstracts MUST be received no later than December 1st, 2024. Submissions received after this date will not be considered for acceptance.
December 1st, 2024: Deadline for submission of proposals
January 15, 2025: Notification of acceptance or rejection of proposals
February 1st, 2025: Deadline for confirmation of acceptance by presenters
CONTACT:
For questions about the submission process in any category please email:
Julie Chen
CBAA Vice President for Programming
programmingvp@collegebookart.org
Call for Demonstration Proposals
CBAA National Conference, June 5-7, 2025
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Embracing the Tangible: Fostering Interdisciplinary Connections in Book Art
We welcome teachers, students, artists, librarians, conservators, art historians, writers, studio managers and anyone with experience in book art, printmaking or related fields to submit proposals for practical demonstrations related to the practice of book art. Demonstration sessions are 1.5 hours and submitters may opt to give 1 long (1 hour or longer) demonstration or give a 35-45-minute demonstration twice within the 1.5 hour session. Please explain which type of presentation you plan to give in your proposal. Proposals should be no longer than 250 words and include a list of materials, tools and equipment that will need to be provided by the hosting institution. Please note that proposals should be for demonstrations only and not for workshops that include audience participation. Proposals should be limited to demonstrations that can be given using tools and equipment on the following list:
Letterpress printing
Vandercook 219
Vandercook SP-15
Platemaker
Boxcar plate material and adhesive
Boxcar bases
Mitsubishi thermal DigiPlate
Assorted metal and wood type
Riso Printing
Riso MH9450 (2-drum machine) with 11 drums
Digital Printing
Large format Cannon Plotwave 3500
Large format Cannon Pro 4100S
Large format Cannon Pro 400S
Large format Cannon Pro 6000
Exposure Unit
Papermaking
Reina 2 lb beater
Reina 7 lb beater
Reina dry box
Variety of vats, molds and deckles
Felts and pellons
Lasercutting
Universal Laser cutter 18” x 24”
Screen Printing
Squeegee Units
48 “ x 33”
40” x 32”
Bookbinding
Board Shear
Nipping presses
Kwikprint
Kensol
Etching and Relief Printing
Takach etching press 33” x 60”
Takach etchingpress 40” x 72”
Charles brand etching presses, 28” x 50” and 36” x 60”
Litho
Litho press 34” x 60”
Charles brand 30” x 48”
Charles brand 30” x 48”
takach 32” x 56”
Takach 25 x 45”
SUBMISSION NOTES
Please note that you must be a CBAA member to make a submission through the Submittable platform. To become a new member or to renew your membership, please visit https://www.collegebookart.org/page-363225
- Please limit proposals to 250 words or less. Longer proposals will not be considered.
- Proposals must be submitted as a Word document.
- This is a blind jurying process: please do not include your name on any uploaded files.
Use the title of your demonstration as your file name. You will be prompted to enter a short bio in the biography section of the submission form.
- A CBAA member may make more than one submission but only one submission will be accepted per member.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: You will be asked to submit the following information when prompted by the online submission manager for each entry separately:
Member’s email address
Member’s phone number
Job title, institution, city and state of institution (if applicable)
Short bio (this can include the member’s name and will be included in the printed program if accepted)
Title of proposal
50-word synopsis (to be printed in the conference program if accepted)
250-word abstract (no this should not include the member’s names)
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Demonstration proposals MUST be received no later than December 1st, 2024. Submissions received after this date will not be considered for acceptance.
December 1st, 2024: Deadline for submission of proposals
January 15, 2025: Notification of acceptance or rejection of proposals
February 1st, 2025: Deadline for confirmation of acceptance by presenters
CONTACT:
For questions about the submission process in any category please email:
Julie Chen
CBAA Vice President for Programming
programmingvp@collegebookart.org
Call for Student Lightning Round Submissions
CBAA National Conference, June 5-7, 2025
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Embracing the Tangible: Fostering Interdisciplinary Connections in Book Art
In a digital age where screens dominate our interactions, the material book stands as a testament to the enduring power of the tangible. This conference theme invites participants to explore the palpable allure of book art and its capacity to bridge diverse disciplines. We invite proposals for papers, pre-formed panels, round table discussions, and demonstrations that examine book art through an interdisciplinary lens highlighting connections and collaborations between book art and disciplines ranging from literature, music, and visual arts to science and technology and beyond. In addition, the conference will include a juried CBAA members exhibition, members showcase, and a vendor fair.
Student Lightning Round: This category of presentation is only open to CBAA student members. Participants will each give a 5- minute slide presentation about their book art-related. Participants in the student lightning round must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at the time of the conference. Submissions MUST include a 250 word abstract and a 10-slide powerpoint presentation. Slides will run automatically while the presentation is being given. The Submission deadline for the Student Lightning Round is April 1st to give students additional time to create their slide presentations. Please see the submission application for more information.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please note that you must be a CBAA member in order to make a submission through the Submittable platform. and that the only way to submit proposals is through this online submission manager. All categories are open to all CBAA members except for the student lightning round which is only open to undergraduate and graduate students.
SUBMISSION NOTES:
1. Only CBAA members (individual, student, and institutional members) are eligible to make submissions. To become a new member, or to renew your membership, please visit https://www.collegebookart.org/page-363225
2. In an effort to promote original scholarship in the field of academic book art, abstracts submitted to CBAA should not be concurrently submitted for consideration to another conference.
3. Please limit abstracts to no more than 250 words; longer abstracts will not be considered.
4. Bios, synopses and abstracts must be submitted as Word docs.
5. This is a blind jurying process; please do not include your name or the names of any other potential participants on any of the uploaded files. Instead, use the title of your talk as your file name. You should enter a short bio in the biography section of the submission form.
6. A CBAA member may make more than one submission but only one submission will be accepted per member.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: You will be asked to submit the following information when prompted by the online submission manager for each entry separately:
Member’s address
Member’s phone number
Job title, institution, city and state of institution
50-word bio (this can include the member’s name and will be included in the printed program if accepted)
Title of proposal
50-word synopsis (to be printed in the conference program if accepted)
250-word abstract (no names)
10-slide presentation (no names) in Powerpoint
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Abstracts MUST be received no later than December 1st, 2024. Submissions received after this date will not be considered for acceptance.
December 1st, 2024: Deadline for submission of proposals
January 15, 2025: Notification of acceptance
CONTACT:
For questions about the submission process in any category please email:
Julie Chen
CBAA Vice President for Programming
programmingvp@collegebookart.org