Altered Book Contest

The Friends of the North Haven Library present their 2^nd Annual
Altered Book Contest

What is an altered book?

An “altered book” is a book, old or new, 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 rules:

• The competition is open to anyone 12 years old or older.  There will be a teen competition for ages 12 – 17, and an adult competition for ages 18 and older.


• There are no rules about how to alter the book.


• Books may come from any source, but please do not use a library book!  There will be free used books available in the library to take home for competition use.


• Artists may submit only one entry.


• Employees and family members of employees of the North Haven Memorial Library are allowed to participate, but may not win a prize.

Submitting an entry:

Entries must be submitted by 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.  Award Ceremony and Reception are 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

Judging:

Work will be judged by a local panel. There will be first ($75), second ($50), and third ($25) prize winners in both teen and adult categories.