The submission portal for nominations is now open and will close on March 1, 2026.
The Arnold Rubin Outstanding Book Award is given for excellence in scholarship on the arts of Africa and the African Diaspora. The awards committee will assess works of original scholarship and excellence in visual presentation that makes significant contribution to our understanding of African arts and material culture. While our awards committee is made up of volunteers with varied language skills, we welcome submissions in languages other than English and we will do our best to solicit suitable ACASA members as outside readers for assistance.
Eligibility:
Awards are made from each of the following categories:
Single authored books
Multi-authored volumes
Runners up may also be recognized
Eligible books must have been published (by official publication date or demonstrated public availability, if different) between September 1, 2023 and August 30, 2025. No book will be considered for more than one award cycle.
Submission Materials:
Mail 3 copies of the book directly to the address below
AND
Email a digital copy of the book (editor copy, pdf, final draft, etc.) to bastian@acasaonline.org
Digital copies help our international committee members receive the submissions no matter shipping delays or customs issues. Final awards will be awarded based on physical book.
ACASA ATTN: Caroline Bastian 2610 N Orchard St, Unit D Chicago, IL, 60614 USA
If available, please forward or share all tracking information with Caroline at bastian@acasaonline.org. All books must be postmarked by March 1 to be considered for this award.
If you have any questions, please email Caroline Bastian, ACASA Admin, at bastian@acasaonline.org