Its Nice That

JUNE 12, 2025

Across her research, writing and visual work she has a particular interest in printmaking, self-publishing and expanded approaches to photography. collections/jude-lartey About the Author Ellis Tree — Ellis Tree (she/her) is a staff writer at It’s Nice That and a researcher on Insights.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

And so, whether you're relaxing on a beach, sitting in the garden, or killing time on planes, trains and automobiles, there's nothing better than burying yourself in a good book. And this unique, wide-ranging book celebrates the latter in all their glory. This book aims to right the balance and tells a compelling tale.

Art

Its Nice That

AUGUST 14, 2025

Across her research, writing and visual work she has a particular interest in printmaking, self-publishing and expanded approaches to photography. ert@itsnicethat.com View more from Documentary For Alec Figuracion the sequence, rhythm, and pacing of a film is akin to that of a book a day ago Work Film.

Filmmaking

Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2022

Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). After two years online, this year, it returns in physical form to the Ruskin Gallery and across the Cambridge campus. Students at Glasgow School of Art.

Fine Art

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

And that's the fundamental premise of this beautifully designed series of books from Scout Edition; a London design studio with a passion for riso, colour and illustration. And this one has been designed by Dutch designer/printmaker Karel Martens. fire pit by Solo Stove Travel Tumbler by Kinto For The Book Worms Don't Get a Job.

Arts and Crafts

Colossal

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The 10th International Landscape Photographer of the Year (International) This contest awards winners $10,000 in cash prizes, inclusion in a photo book, and NiSi filter outfits and tripods. One winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

Artist

Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Science Gallery Melbourne Open Call: EMERGENCE(Y) (International) This open call seeks installations and research projects for a group exhibition centered around a world indelibly impacted by the climate crisis. One artist will receive $4,000, with second place awarded $2,750 and third $1,500. There is a $10 submission fee.

Artist

Spine Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

It's been 85 years since Allen Lane created Penguin with the intention of making classic books accessible to all, and ever since, they have been synonymous with innovative design. It reminds me of the joy of being read stories as a child, and that you can go anywhere within the pages of a book. Where does your inspiration come from?

Print

High on Design by Wix

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Her illustration portfolio’s homepage combines these very different locations into a thumbnail display, using the Wix Pro Gallery. The internal project pages of her illustrator website provide a more in-depth showcase of her works, ranging from editorial illustration, to book covers, and even illustrated products like jigsaw puzzles.

Portfolio

Shillington

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

If I’m feeling stuck on a creative brief I’ll usually permit myself to look through my books for a couple of hours, go for a beautiful bushwalk, play with some paints or wander around the Art Gallery—all activities that never fail to get me unstuck! Interiors are a great place to find unexpected colour combinations. The list goes on!

Graphic Design

Shillington

AUGUST 19, 2020

Founded in 2016 by Jacob Lindgreen and Paul Zdon, Platform is studio that focuses on visual identities, websites, book and other print projects. An illustrator, designer and printmaker Ryan Duggan has worked for eclectic but exciting clients including Childish Gambino, Enjoi Skateboards and Bulleit Bourbon. Ryan Duggan. We like it.

Graphic Design

Shillington

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Veteran British designer Malcolm Garrett has two Instagram accounts but it’s his account that documents his extensive collections of “things” that is a constant source of inspiration—think books and badges and everything in between. His Instagram documents these travels through his pleasingly designed and curated gallery.

Graphic Design

High on Design by Wix

JANUARY 6, 2022

Together, the cohesive vintage design, extensive image galleries, and distinct navigation menu, provide an aesthetic experience that drives visitors to In Gold We Trust’s shop. Most importantly, clear calls-to-action and informative booking pages make it possible to schedule their first fitness session online. By Jenna Romano.

Color Schemes

High on Design by Wix

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Whatever your creative endeavors entail, from printmaking or web design , or pursuing a career as a freelance artist, the following art blogs are here to kindle your curiosity and update you on the latest news from the creative world. 15 best art blogs to add to your reading list.

Art

Inkbot Design

MARCH 1, 2024

With such comprehensive facilities and opportunities in the heart of London’s vibrant visual communication industry, RCA prepares graduates to shape the future of graphic design worldwide.

Graphic Design

Shillington

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Founded in 1869 as the McMiken School of Design, the college was closely tied to the city’s art gallery for much of its history before becoming independent in 1998. Visual Communication students are also encouraged to produce printed materials such as posters, books and packaging. Course Duration: 4 years. The Modern College of Design.

Graphic Design

Creative Review

JANUARY 4, 2022

German typographer, designer, teacher, and writer Jan Tschichold cited the first Bauhaus exhibition as directly leading him to forge a more experimental way of working with letterforms that was also simple and practical; and he went on to lay out his principles in seminal book Die Neue Typographie (The New Typography).

Typography

Creative Boom

APRIL 12, 2022

Deborah Azzopardi, The Great Escape, 2014, Cynthia Corbett Gallery. Long-time attendees will know that the fair usually takes place at the Royal Academy of Arts, but for its 37th edition, the event has moved to Somerset House, and you can book your tickets now! Nevinson and Cyril Power's famous linocut, The Tube Station.

Print

Colossal

JULY 3, 2023

Open Calls Franklin Furnace 2023 XENO Prize for Artists’ Books (International) This prize offers $5,000 to one artist to publish an artist’s book centered around book banning/burning in an edition of at least 120 copies. 20,000 will be split between six winners, who will exhibit their work at Saatchi Gallery in London.

Artist

Colossal

MARCH 1, 2024

Recipients will also receive a solo exhibition at Antler and Talon galleries in Portland. The grant fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of artist Susannah Kelly, who co-founded the galleries. Deadline: March 22, 2024. Awardees typically receive $5,000, up to $15,000. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000.

Artist

Colossal

MAY 17, 2022

Guy Laramée, “Encyclopedie Larousse” (detail), carved books, pigments, inks, and metal clip. All images courtesy of James Freeman Gallery. Books have beguiled us since they first emerged in the form of ancient scrolls and codices around the world. Bookworks is on view at James Freeman Gallery through June 4.

Print

Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Recipients will also receive a solo exhibition at Antler and Talon galleries in Portland. The grant fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of artist Susannah Kelly, who co-founded the galleries. Deadline: March 22, 2024. Locust Projects provides selected artists with curatorial guidance, a production budget, an artist W.A.G.E.

Artist

Colossal

MAY 1, 2024

Tito’s Prize (Austin) Open to any medium and artists at any stage of their career, this prize grants one winner $15,000 and a solo exhibition at Big Medium Gallery. Emerging and established art writers are eligible for grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 in three categories—articles, books, and short-form writing.

Artist

Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Open Source Gallery: Exhibition Open Call (International) Artists working with experimentation, sustainability, and social engagement are invited to submit exhibition proposals for 2025. One winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

Artist

Colossal

MARCH 1, 2022

CUE offers artists and emerging curators the resources to realize an exhibition at its East Chelsea gallery. This fellowship is open to international artists working in printmaking, digital media, installation art, social practice, photography, and book arts. Deadline: March 16, 2022. There is a $12 application fee.

Artist

Colossal

MAY 1, 2023

Submissions will be juried by Emily Edwards, assistant curator at Dallas Contemporary, and Inês Costa, curator at Focal Point Gallery, Southend-on-Sea. Gallery invites curators to submit proposals for the next CURRENTS exhibition, which will run from January 6 to February 4, 2024. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on May 16, 2023.

Artist

Colossal

AUGUST 30, 2024

Chosen artists will be included in group exhibitions, a book, workshops, and events, and receive guidance from the curator. Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International) The foundation welcomes applications from actively exhibiting visual artists who are painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper, including printmakers.

Artist

Colossal

JUNE 1, 2024

2024 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award (International) Artists, photographers, and illustrators are invited to submit cohesive bodies of work they’d like to see turned into a book. Midwest Open (Midwest) Chicago’s Woman Made Gallery hosts the annual Midwest Open to highlight the work of women and nonbinary artists.

Artist

Colossal

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Virgin Islands) This portrait competition is open to all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, video, performance art, and digital or time-based art. One winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

Artist

Colossal

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Artists interested in papermaking, printmaking, and book arts are eligible for the Denbo Fellowship, which provides studio and storage space, access to facilities, and a living stipend. Gallery for one year, professional development, a solo exhibition, an artist-mentor, and a stipend. Deadline: October 21, 2022.

Artist

Colossal

JANUARY 1, 2024

Virgin Islands) This portrait competition is open to all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, video, performance art, and digital or time-based art. One winner will receive $25,000 and a commission to portray a remarkable living American for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

Artist

Colossal

JULY 1, 2024

Winning artists will also exhibit their work at Saatchi Gallery in London. On the Shelf: A Photo Book Exhibition (International) In conjunction with the 2024 Filter Photo Festival, Filter Photo is hosting an open theme call for well-conceived, original, and compelling photo books, whether self-published, handmade, or commercially published.

Artist

Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Contemporary Craft’s Artist Residencies Featured Artists at any stage of their careers working in metalsmithing, jewelry, fibers, weaving, wood, encaustics, paper and book arts, small ceramics, and small-scale woodworking are encouraged to apply for Contemporary Craft’s Artist Residencies. PST on March 23, 2023. Deadline: March 3, 2023.

Artist

Colossal

JANUARY 3, 2023

Photo © The Sm;)e Book. This grant is open to painters, sculptors, and printmakers working for at least 20 years with current financial needs. Five BIPOC artists will be commissioned to create site-specific works in a public space and a traditional gallery. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. Open Calls.

Artist

Design Week

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Less so Barnett Freedman who, despite a proliferation of design work that spanned Transport for London posters, book jackets and royal commissions, has gone relatively under looked. That might change with a new exhibition, Barnett Freeman: Designs for Modern Britain, held at Pallant House Gallery this March.

Fine Art

Colossal

JANUARY 3, 2025

Their editorial team will transform your work into a museum-quality art book, cover all publishing costs, and create a premium book that honors your work. Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International) The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers.

Artist

Colossal

MARCH 21, 2025

Marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural World pairs nearly 75 prints, drawings, and paintings with around 60 objects from the NMNH collection. Find more on the museum’s website.

Art