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The AGYU Artists’ Book of the Moment is an occasional competition which acknowledges of the extensive genre of artists’ books. An independent jury assesses all submissions, and determines the one book which rises to the Top of the ABotM. The artist who has made this book receives a $1,500 award.

All entries that make the shortlist, as well as additional titles culled from the submissions, appear on this website with full contact information and links for further information. In addition, the books listed on this site are held in the AGYU artists’ book collection.

ABotM Rules:

  1. Yes, there are rules.
  2. The “A” in ABotM is silent.
  3. All books submitted to the ABotM competition should already be published (e.g., no prototypes or maquettes) and exist in editions of more than 20 or as open editions. The ABotM is directed towards content-driven artists books. For the purposes of this contest, we will not consider catalogues, portfolios, or promotional material.
  4. There are no restrictions on date or location of production. There is no limit of the number of submissions you may make.
  5. There is no submission fee. No submissions will be returned, however. At the end of the competition, all works will be placed in our artists’ book resource centre or other suitable collection. Those retained by the AGYU will continue to be accessible to the public by appointment.
  6. All books deemed worthy of ABotM designation will be featured on a section of our website dedicated to artists books along with contact information on the artist(s) responsible. In addition, qualifying artists will receive proper notification and acknowledgment attesting to their designation as an ABotM.
  7. Any submission to the competition is considered tacit agreement to the terms of the competition (especially rule number 5).
  8. Follow all submission guidelines.

Mailing address:

The Art Gallery of York University, attn: ABotM
Accolade East Building
4700 Keele St
Toronto ON M3J 1P3
Canada

ABotM@theAGYUisOutThere.org

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    • 2013 ABotM!
    • 2012 ABotM
    • 2011 ABotM
    • 2010 ABotM
    • ABouT the ABotM
    • ABouT the AGYU
  • The Books

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    • 2011 ABotM book!
    • 2011 ABotM shortlist
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    • 2012 ABotM shortlist
    • 2013 ABotM book!
    • 2013 ABotM shortlist
    • The AGYU artist book collection
  • Random 2013 Shortlisted title

    • Kate Morrell
      Hoard
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