Throughout history, books have been read, burned, banned, and collected. Today, books are both valuable and disposable. Contemporary artists hold the history of books – from scrolls to vegetable-fiber paper to woodblock printing and the Gutenberg Bible (1456) – in their hands when they choose to transform them into works of art.

The Gallery at Penn College is pleased to highlight the community of artists working in this important medium, in an exhibition featuring altered books, book objects, collages, sculptures, installations, and more.

Submission juror: Jason Thompson, founder and president of Rag & Bone Bindery.
Prize juror: Sue O’Donnell, visual artist and associate professor at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.