Open•Set 2028 – Apply
Open•Set 2028 features a text block with words by William Shakespeare.
A call for entries will go out in the summer of 2026.
Application Link COMING SOON
Open•Set 2028 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE COMING SOON
Open•Set PRIZES & AWARDS
Open Category Prizes
First Place Prize $3500
Second Place Prize $2400
Third Place Prize $1200
Set Category Prizes
First Place Prize $3500
Second Place Prize $2400
Third Place Prize $1200
Highly Commendable Awards
Given to those bindings that display skillful treatment of an aspect of binding in both the Open Category & the Set Category. Examples include: Forwarding, Flyleaf treatment, Hidden gems, Doublures, Onlays & inlays, Gold and Foil tooling, Innovative structure, Design, Color detail, Edge gilding, Impactful and unique treatments, Creative titling, and Technical excellence, to name a few.
Binding Purchase Awards
Interesting Use of Leather Award
Sponsored by J. Hewit & Sons. Given by David Lanning.
The University of Denver International Prize
Sponsored by the University of Denver, this award recognizes the taste and scrutiny of the OPEN • SET 2025 Jury by purchasing one of the prize-winning bindings designated as most excellent in all aspects of the art of binding and from a submission from outside of the United States; the book will remain in the Special Collections and Archives at the University of Denver.
The University of Denver Bibliophile Prize
Sponsored by the University of Denver, this award is chosen by a bibliophile named by the University of Denver from among all of the exhibition submissions; the book will remain in the Special Collections and Archives at the University of Denver.
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