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special events
Please join us for special opening receptions for new exhibitions, broadside poetry readings, artists' talks, round table discussions, lectures, and professional development workshops.
Members receive a discount on all public programs. Opening receptions and open houses are free.
Suggested admission to all other events: $5 members; $10 non-members.
History of Art Series: Book in Time
Before the Metaphor: The Book as Human Object
Wednesday, February 10th
, 6:30pm
A curator's tour of how we have created and interacted with the written word
from cuneiform up to, but not including, the e-book.
With Jane Siegel, Rare Book Librarian, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University
$10 suggested donation/ $5 CBA members
Book Arts Lounge
Moveable Meaning: The Continuous Flexagon
Friday, February 12th
, 6-9pm
The Continuous Flexagon is a simple moveable folded structure that yields intriguing possibilities. Artist and bookbinder Ana Cordeiro will lead us through conceptualization and construction of these delightful contraptions. Loungers will incorporate found text and pressure printing on the Vandercook to create flexagons that might contain multiple meanings, hidden messages, or even secret Valentine's signals. Bring along several words of found text, and ideas for interesting impressions: lace, string, or other flat and flexible texture-making items.
$10 suggested donation/ $5 CBA members
Artist Talk
Featured Artist Project: Leah Oates
Wednesday, February 17th
, 6:30 pm
Leah Oates's photographic artist books and prints are made with
multiple exposures onto one negative at a specific location. In this
way each image captures a state of flux within a moment and
location which has actually transpired.
$10 suggested donation/ $5 CBA members
Professional Development
Digital Images and Documenting your Artwork
Wednesday, February 24th
, 6:30 pm
With Jean Vong, Principal, Jean Vong Photography
$10 suggested donation/ $5 CBA members
History of Art Series: Book in Time
A Force Beyond Function: The Conservation, Technology and Significance of the Codex
Wednesday, March 3rd
, 6:30 pm
A panel discussion centered on the physical form of the book as an expression of technology. With Jeff Peachey, Sarah Lowengard, Maria Fredericks, and John Townsend
$10 suggested donation/ $5 CBA members
Professional Development
Creative Marketing for Artists
Wednesday, March 10th
, 6:30 pm
With Derrick Adams
$10 suggested donation/ $5 CBA members
Book Arts Lounge
The Exploding Step
Friday, March 12th
, 6-9pm
March arrives like a lion as artist Laura Bellmont reveals one of the most explosive mechanisms of pop-up. She will induct loungers into the secrets of the exploding step, an excellent vehicle for illustrated artwork, text or collage with some really exciting motion. Attendees will leave with a great jumping off point for exploring more pop-up fun in the future.
$10 suggested donation/ $5 CBA members
Artist Talk: Narrative Sequences
Wednesday, March 17th
, 6:30 pm
Featuring artists from the exhibtion
$10 suggested donation/ $5 CBA members
History of Art Series: Book in Time
The Future of Reading
Wednesday, March 24th
, 6:30 pm
A discussion of what digital publishing can take
from the traditions of print publications. With Dan Visel, The Institute for the Future of the Book
$10 suggested donation/ $5 CBA members
Annual Benefit and Auction
Save the Date!
Wednesday, April 7th
, 6 to 9 pm
Opening Reception
Wednesday, April 14th
, 6 to 8pm
Main Gallery: Garo Manga, 1964-1973
Featured Artist Projects:
Harvey Tulcensky: Notebook Project
2009 Artists-in-Residence Spotlight
Free to the public
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