Our final exhibition each season comprises contributions from the collections of our members admitted to The Grolier Club in the previous calendar year. While the prompt of “New Members Collect” remains consistent for each cycle—select objects of one's possession representative of one’s interests (which, we admit, this is no simple task)—we increasingly see our members interpret this premise through their unique point of view, informed by collecting, an artistic practice, or professional endeavors. 

We are energized and fascinated by the wide variety of materials that arrive at the Exhibition Department’s door each Spring, and even more so by the varied backgrounds, experiences, and imaginations that motivate our members in their bookish pursuits. 

On this page, you'll find all of the templates and samples you will need to complete your New Members Collect Submission. We look forward to reading your materials. 

A reminder to all participating new members to submit your materials through the Google Form provided to you via email. Please reach out to Oscar Salguero (osalguero@grolierclub.org) for assistance or troubleshooting.

Object Images

Please provide at least one scan or photograph of each of your contributions. The files should be at least 300dpi JPGs. 

If you choose to photograph your images yourself, please follow these guidelines:

• Choose a room with good lighting. 

• Clear the space around the object, and ideally set up a neutral backdrop (a plain white sheet, white butcher paper, or white boards). There should not be anything in the image besides the featured object.

• Align the camera lens with the object: either completely straight on or completely overhead (which is useful for photos of specific spreads), depending on the object's placement.

• If you're able to scan your objects, color scans are also acceptable.

Shipping & Transit

Contributors participating in the in-gallery exhibition are responsible for delivering their loans to the Club, either through a shipper (UPS, USPS, FedEx) or hand-delivery. The cost of shipment falls to the contributor.

We are happy to accept your loans before the due date and will store them onsite at the Club in secure storage. 

Upon the close of the exhibition, we will work with you to return your loans through your chosen method.