Book Positively Charged: Copier Art in the Bay Area Since the 1960s
San Francisco Public Library, Koret AuditoriumPop-up Exhibition: New Ideas in Visual Language with Vivian Sming
Letterform Archive 2325 Third St Floor 4R, San FranciscoCall for Entries | The Art of the Book & Paper 2023 | Rochester, NY
Rochester Public Library 115 South Ave, RochesterWeek of Events
Call for Entries | Bound and Unbound 7: Altered Book Exhibition International Juried Exhibition
HOSTED BY THE ART AND EXHIBITS COMMITTEE, UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA JANUARY 9, 2023 – MARCH 6, 2023 Call for entries APRIL 3, 2023 Juror notification sent JUNE 12 - JUNE 30, 2023 Works delivered to University Libraries AUGUST 21, 2023 - JANUARY 3, 2024 Bound and Unbound 7: Altered Book Exhibition JANUARY 10, 2024 Works returned SUBMISSION Entry […]
Call for Submissions | CBAA Book Arts Series 2023
The College Book Art Association is excited to be continuing our series of on-line presentations and we are soliciting proposals for 2023. The deadline is February 28th. Presentations can fall into one of three categories: § Option A - Talking through the production process of one project / artist book § Option B - Workshop / […]
Book Positively Charged: Copier Art in the Bay Area Since the 1960s
San Francisco Center for the Book and San Francisco Public Library join forces to present a retrospective look at the role the color copier played in avant-garde art movements in the Bay Area. Positively Charged: Copier Art in the Bay Area Since the 1960s comprises a single exhibition across two venues that explores the histories […]
Pop-up Exhibition: New Ideas in Visual Language with Vivian Sming
New Ideas in Visual Language features new Letterform Archive acquisitions from Curatorial Fellow Vivian Sming. This pop-up exhibition presents books and prints that highlight unusual letterforms, modular typography, unique and collaborative reading experiences, and contemporary artists using language in their work.
Call for Entries | The Art of the Book & Paper 2023 | Rochester, NY
May 15, 2023: Deadline for receipt of entry form and fees. June 20-24, 2023: E-mailing of judges’ results – accepted or declined August 7, 2023: Deadline for receipt of accepted work via mail or in person. Work not delivered during scheduled times will not be included in the exhibition. September 18, 2023: Show opens, TBD: Reception, Award Ceremony […]
55th California International Antiquarian Book Fair
This three-day event features fine and rare materials from around the globe, including manuscripts, modern first editions, children’s books, ephemera, maps and autographs, as well as antiquarian books on a vast array of topics.
Terrible! Thrilling! True! Collecting the Books, Brochures & Ephemera of the Donner Party
Terrible! Thrilling! True! Collecting the Books, Brochures & Ephemera of the Donner Party
In the history of Westward Expansion, the Donner Party stands alone. Their story has been the inspiration for a bounty of books and pamphlets, both serious and some not so much. The literary history of the Donner Party runs the gamut from histories, biographies, fiction, epic poems, plays and even a cookbook! After more than […]
Chinese New Year and The Year of the Rabbit: What Will It Bring?
Chinese New Year and The Year of the Rabbit: What Will It Bring?
with renowned Bay Area author Maxine Hong Kingston, historian and former Chinese New Year parade director David Lei and educator Linda Lei The year of the Water Rabbit starting January 22, 2023 symbolizes a time of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. Join this celebration to find out what's in store during this year […]
Mystery and Romance Panel
Mystery and Romance Panel
Come join seven experts as they discuss the tips, tricks and tribulations of putting romance into their mysteries (and mystery into their romances). Featuring: Beth Barany, Linda Gunther, Laurie R. King, Margaret Lucke, Thena MacArthur, Eileen Rendahl and Tammy Qualls. Moderator: M.M. Chouinard.
WILD February Meetup
WILD February Meetup
Join us Saturday, February 11, for the first Women in Leadership & Design (WILD) meetup of 2023! We’ll meet at 12 pm at the MLK Memorial Fountain in the Yerba Buena Gardens. Bring your lunch and we’ll eat together, then walk to the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) at 1 pm. We’ll have complimentary […]