To celebrate 150 years since the publication of Alice and Wonderland, members of local libraries are being invited to ‘reinvent’ an ex library book on the theme of “Wonderland”.
The Recycled Book Art competition, now in its fourth year, aims to find the most creative reuse of an ex-library book.
In previous years libraries have received up to 100 entries and the exhibition of completed pieces has been viewed by thousands of people each October in Bath Central Library and in a city centre shop window.
There are four categories in the competition: Under 12 years, 12-17, 18+ and Group. As in previous years these categories will be judged by public vote during the exhibition, which runs from 5th – 19th September.
The prize giving will be held in Bath Central Library on 10th October.
This year, for the first time, local artists are being invited to participate in the contest in a special “No Prize, Just Glory” category.
Artists entering this category will be given the opportunity to sell their entry while it is in the exhibition and include a short biography about their work as an artist.
If you would like to take part just visit any Bath and North East Somerset Library from 23rd May and choose an ex library book and entry form.
You have until 29th August to remake that book into anything that celebrates “Wonderland”.
If you need some inspiration local libraries have a large collection of books about origami, paper cutting and upcycling available.
There is also a free, drop-in workshop on Friday 29th May, at Bath Central Library.
To find out more visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/librarycompetition, email [email protected] or call Council Connect on 01225 394041.
