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The unpretentious atmosphere of Blue Heron Books with its comfy chairs, wood shelving and creaky floors lends itself to a long slow, browsing session, but under that sleepy atmosphere vibrates a strong pulse. The store has a quaint, old-fashioned look with an up tempo vibe, because there is always something happening. The store is a hub for the community and a bastion of calm chaos where everyone is welcome, even the local dogs that drop by with their owners for a treat from the tin kept under the front counter.
62 Brock St. W., Uxbridge, Ontario. 905-852-4282Book – Art Exhibition CALL FOR ARTISTS
Repurpose used books to new and funky objects!
Blue Heron Studio is celebrating its launch as a learning hub for the arts with a competition inviting artists and craftspeople to reimagine discarded books into new objects. These objects can be sculptural, functional or two-dimensional. You are invited to produce up to two objects for this event either in your own space or at our upcoming workshop on Wednesday, August 8th from 6:30 – 9:30pm. Submissions for the exhibition are due at Blue Heron Studio by Friday, September 14th, 2012 at 4pm.
For the more ambitious, we are also accepting proposals for installations which will be housed in various storefronts and retail spaces.
Please fill out the separate Installation Proposal Form, deadline: Friday, August 24th, 7pm.
The grand prize is $500. Jury selection for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, September 22nd. The public will be invited to select a People’s Choice Award during the exhibition of entries from September 22nd to September 29th
All work must be picked up between the hours of 5:30—8:30pm on Friday, September 29th, 2012.
Submission forms and books to be used as material can be found at the following locations, or forms can be downloaded from our website. You may also use your own books.
Blue Heron Bookstore
62 Brock Street West,
Uxbridge, Ontario
Uxbridge Library
9 Toronto Street
Uxbridge, Ontario
A Book<>Art workshop will be held at Blue Heron Studio on Wednesday, August 8th from 6:30 – 9:30pm. This will be a creative book-art session hosted by local sculptor Fly Freeman. (Admission by donation). All ages welcome.
Blue Heron Studio is located at 62 Brock Street West, in Uxbridge, Ontario (rear entrance behind Blue Heron Books).
To download a PDF of this information on the exhibition and the BOOK<>ART workshop, please click HERE.
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