Book & Paper Arts Calendar Updates - July 23, 2021
Hello everyone,
Small announcement about the newsletter - the teaching and residency opportunities have been moved below the Upcoming classes to their own section. I am seeing many more organizations asking for teachers either for virtual or in person workshops and thought that should be it's own separate section. I am also encouraging you to go to the calendar to look for upcoming classes so the Upcoming classes section will be weirdly empty. Let me know if you would like a Zoom class to chat about the ins and outs of the calendar.
Some sad news - BookArtsLA will be closing its doors at the end of July. I will remember the workshops I took there most fondly. Not that it is book or paper arts related but I was also following a company called Simple Terra and I was hoping to put down roots in Hawaii (eventually) in several of their shipping container modules. They even shipped for free anywhere in the US including Hawaii! They, too, are victims of the pandemic.
We just got back from a 3-week driving trip through 9 states and put almost 4300 miles on our little Honda HR-V. I'll chat more about it in another update. Hope y'all are keeping cool and chill whether or not you are travelling.
Be well, curious and creative!
Me ke aloha nui - Jade
Unfolding paper artist, information disseminator, foodie, unorthodox traveler, astronomy enthusiast, grudgingly tech savvy
====================Sections below: About the calendar; Things to see or do if you happen to be in the area; Call for artists/entries/proposals/submissions; Bits & bobs about paper/books/tips/trips; Upcoming classes; Teaching & Residency opportunities; Resource list; Housekeeping
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About the calendar
Link to the calendar: https://teamup.com/ksd9e12a80c3878ba5 (If the link is not working copy and paste it to your browser)
The time listed as you mouse over each entry or at the top of the entry when opened will be in the time zone of the listing organization. If it is a virtual workshop the times for other time zones will also be listed in the Description area
There is no difference between In-person1 (blue entries) and In-person2 (red entries), just a way to visually separate in person workshops; Online1 (orange) and Online2 (light teal) are also visual separations for online workshop entries; purple entries are for festivals or conferences; yellow are public online meetings from various book arts guilds and museums; anything with ** are newly found calendar entries
You can do a search (look for magnifying glass on your screen) by state, town, instructor name, time zone, keyword, etc. If it is the calendar you can search on it. If one class is sold out search for a keyword from that class to see if another is available, for example, "masu" or "Sheehy". Do use the organizations workshop calendar listed in each calendar entry to see what else is being offered
Monthly view is best viewed using a larger monitor with desktop or laptop. To change view look for Scheduler, Day, ... Month ... Agenda, List in upper right corner of screen and click on appropriate view
If using cell, mobile or smart phone change view to List, Day or Agenda view using button with the down arrow in upper right corner of screen
Agenda (list view from current day going forward) or List (list view for current week/month going forward)
The calendar is updated at least once a week (unless the wifi is spotty while traveling) and you have 24x7 access to it
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Things to see or do if you happen to be in the area (* new additions or reschedules)
Art Walk San Diego - Little Italy Summer Series and Annual Shows - Jul 25, Aug 7 & 8, Aug 22, Sep 5, Sep 19, Oct 2 & 3
* Oceanside Museum of Art - O'side Murals Walking Tour - Aug 14, 2021 — 10am - 11:30am (PT)
* Peters Valley School of Craft - Making Matters: Fresh Perspectives in Fine Craft - now until Aug 17, 2021.
* Weisse Villa, - Deirdre Kelly "Remapped" - now until Aug 29, 2021 - video about the exhibit
* FOBA 2021 Challenge Book Project "Where We Live" online exhibition: now - Aug 30, 2021
Phoenix Art Museum - The Violet Protest Exhibition - now until Sep 5, 2021
Reclamation: Artist's Books on the Environment - at San Francisco Center for the Book: now until Sept 26, 2021; San Francisco Public Library, Main Branch: Jewett Gallery, Lower Level: now until Sep 5, 2021; Artist reception - Jul 2, 2021 - register here
Minnesota Center for Book Arts - SOLASTALGIA: Book Art and the Climate Crisis - view virtually from now until Oct 17, 2021. Be on the lookout for re-opening timeline at the end of July
* Street Road Artists Space, Cochranville, PA - Summer Library - A temporary extension of the library will move into Street Road’s primary exhibition space for four months - open Saturdays 11am - 3pm - now until Oct 31, 2021
* Pyramid Atlantic Art Center - Nine Artists | Nine Months | Nine Perspectives - Jul 24 - Aug 29, 2021 - Free and open to the public - online and in-person
* Gallery Route One - Point Reyes Station, CA - The BOX Show - gallery open Thu - Mon, Jul 24 - Sep 11, 2021
23 Sandy and form & concept - UNSEEN "When imperceptible phenomena burst into view, revolutionary change may follow" - Exhibit at form & concept: Aug 11 - Nov 20, 2021
The Decatur Arts Alliance (DAA) - The Book as Art v. 9.0: Muse - Nine: a number both sacred and profane - exhibit date: Aug 13 – Oct 1, 2021
* Newport Paper & Book Arts Festival is going virtual: Sep 17 - 19, 2021 - Brochure - Register for workshops/lectures first - then register for the festival and its free events
The Movable Book Society - 2021 Denver Conference - Sep 30 - Oct 3, 2021 - In-person or virtual attendance
* Movable Book Society - "Movable Medley" in conjuction with MBS's Denver conference - Exhibit dates: Sep 30 - Nov 7, 2021
The Santa Fe Studio Tour - new dates: Oct 9 - 10, 2021 and Oct 16 - 17, 2021. Artist registration is open: early registration Jun 1 - 30, 2021; late registration Jul 1 - 15, 2021.
Northwoods Book Arts Guild - Books As Art 3 - NBG members will present a wide spectrum of handcrafted book forms - Fairbanks Arts Association - Nov 5 - 27, 2021
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Call for artists/entries/proposals/submissions (* new additions)
Arnold Grummer’s announces a Call to Artists for Paper On The River (formerly Paperfest). Artists working with handmade paper are invited to apply, and the submission deadline is Aug 20, 2021.
* Call for Submissions: The Japanese Paper Place - Resilience and Renewal: The restorative power of nature throughout the pandemic- Being in nature has kept us grounded; being in nature has kept us feeling connected to something larger than ourselves. We hope that you will share a new piece of work, based on that inspiration, for an online exhibit on our website - Requirements: Must use two papers, stocked by The JPP, one of which must be Heritage Washi - Email washi@japanesepaperplace.com with Resilience and Renewal in the subject line to request a list of Heritage Washi and the online submission form- Deadline: Aug 23, 2021 - Exhibit date: Sep 7 - Oct 31, 2021
Call for stories for a time capsule: Brooklyn Art Library - We are collecting stories from our community across the globe about how they are. What they are doing, what’s on their minds. This will be a time capsule of stories. Stories of hope and fear. Stories of survival. Stories of endless boredom. - Deadline: Aug 31, 2021
Call for research competition: Bookbinding Out of the Box (Elbel Libro Bookbinding) - "The Expanding Slipcase" - To design a slipcase capable of expanding and contracting in the width - Deadline: Oct 1, 2021
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Bits & bobs about paper/books/tips/trips/etc.
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s (BIMA) - Artist's Books Unshelved:
Would you like to make a planisphere?
Penland School of Craft is posting instructor slide presentations on YouTube. Paper and book related sessions are on Jul 27 and Aug 24, 2021. Videos are available at 8:15pm (ET) on date. Other medium dates can be found at link above.
Laurie Mika shares her technique for creating unique and personalized greeting cards using napkins and stencils
I love to add to my vocabulary no matter the language. Would you like to add some bonnie Scottish ones to yours?
What are your basic supplies and tools to get started in bookbinding - Nik the Booksmith
Louise Leverneux examining what you really need for tools and equipment to work productively
Full scale Heidelberg press replica in paper!
Making girdle books and earning money with bookbinding in Mexico with Lucía Farías Villarreal
Great book in foundation for sewing techniques fundamental to book reviewed & recommended by Timothy Ely - Book Sewings Workshop Guide by Richard W. Horton (can be found on Amazon, abebooks, etc.)
How does math make curves? If you would like to find out something about the beautiful curves of math, and you would like to support a truly wonderful children's program, follow this link: https://etsy.me/3uJkJuk
Cut paper foliage fragment collaged portraits by Christine Kim
Hidden rainbow vase by Valeri Aleksandrov for insipration - https://youtu.be/v4wX3zG5GPg
Also Malaysian kites with layers of decorative paper (I want to take this workshop when I can get to Malaysia again) - https://lokalocal.com/tour/1695/moon-kite-making-with-the-legendary-kite-maker
I really enjoyed the little library card book by Jane LaFazio
It has been hot, so very hot! The heat begs you to be close to water. I thought about taking up fly fishing after watching the fishermen in the Blackfoot and Madison rivers in Idaho. Instead I thought I would share some cool places to swim. They left out the pool on top of the Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore
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Upcoming classes in the calendar. Use the List or Agenda view (see About the calendar above) to see a complete list of workshops and meetings going forward. Workshops found since the last update show a ** in the title of the workshop. Please check for registration close dates, if the workshop is full/closed/sold out or if it is virtual or in-person.
I'd like to encourage you to explore the calendar using the List or Agenda views using the link above and to use a larger viewing area like a laptop or desktop monitor. I wonder if I should have a Zoom class to show what the calendar can do? I normally don't mind the double work (usually providing the date, title and link here even though the information is already in the calendar) but with more than 75 entries lately it has become more demanding and I would like to go back to enjoying the research that goes back into this newsletter and calendar and getting it out to you in a more timely manner (a couple of days later than I would prefer due to trip, fatigue levels and other bits of life happening). Thank you for understanding.
From the Teamup calendar team - 15 ways to use the Teamup calendar views
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Teaching Opportunities (organization name in alphabetical order)
Apply to teach at BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) - Class and workshop proposals must relate to and fit into one or more of the ten studios at BARN - Please email your class/workshop proposal to Jess Henderson, BARN Program Manager: JessH@BainbridgeBARN.org
* Come Teach at Creative Arts Workshop (CAW) - Creative Arts Workshop is accepting expressions of interest for teaching artists for in-person and online classes and workshops across eight disciplines: Book Arts, Drawing + Painting, Fiber, Photography, Pottery, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Young People - Interested? Email Astrid Bernard: registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org
Do you want to teach at FBAC (Frederick Book Arts Center)? Do you have an idea for a Summer class? Download & submit this form. They would love to hear from you!
* Call for Online Instructors: The Japanese Paper Place is looking for skilled artists/instructors to teach online workshops using our paper. Instructors do not need to be in Canada, and we will gladly consider workshops offered in your first language! For more information, or to send a proposal, please email washi@japanesepaperplace.com with Online Workshop Proposal in the subject line.
Minnesota Center for Book Arts - If you are a teaching artist, you can propose a virtual workshop here
Would you or anyone else you know like to teach a workshop at Newport Paper & Book Arts Festival? Please send your workshop information to Sara Siggelkow, OCCA VAC Arts Learning Coordinator. Her email: ssiggelkow@coastarts.org
OMA Artist Alliance is looking for artists to teach in-person classes/workshops in June. Email Julie Weaverling at jweaverling@frontporch.net with your teaching ideas. Include as many details as possible. Facilitated by Front Porch Gallery, Carlsbad, CA
Why teach with Pocosin Arts? Pocosin is currently accepting applications for instructors who wish to teach with us virtually in ceramics, metal, wood, digital media, writing, mixed media and papercraft. We seek strong educators and craftspeople who are excited about the opportunity to engage with students from all over the globe. We will accept applications on a rolling basis and review applicants monthly.
Pyramid Atlantic Workshop Proposals - accepting applications on a rolling basis - Workshop proposal reviews are ongoing, but for best consideration, submit class proposals by the following dates: Jul 1 for Winter Workshops, Oct 1 for Spring 2022 Workshops
Residency Opportunities
Residencies in many different mediums. See if one of these fit you.
* Women’s Studio Workshop, Rosendale, NY - Art-in-Ed Workspace Residency (4 weeks) - Applications due: Aug 1, 2021, 11:59pm ET - Residency occurs: Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 (please indicate preference) - Apply online: http://wsworkshop.org/residencies/art-in-edworkspace-residency/
* Women’s Studio Workshop, Rosendale, NY - Studio Workspace Residency (4-6 weeks) - Applications due: Aug 1, 2021, 11:59pm ET - Residency occurs: September 2021-April 2022 - Apply online: https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/studioworkspace-residency/
* Minnesota Center for Book Arts - Jerome Book Arts Residency - Minnesota-based early career book artists in a year-long residency from October, 2021–November, 2022 - Deadline: Sep 3, 2021
In Cahoots residency - next deadline is Oct 1, 2021 for Jun - Dec 2022 residencies (to be updated when information is available)
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Resources
A list of organizations from where I gather my information - Word document or PDF document - is maintained in my Dropbox account. This list is always being updated as I find or am told about new organizations and instructors (you do not need to create an account to access this information)
A list of my favorite paper places, both online and brick & mortar locations - Word or PDF - is maintained in my Dropbox account (I am not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any of the companies listed. I merely enjoy their products and fantasize about what I can buy,)
Centralized area for hundreds of opportunities for artists - mostly residencies, some grant funding & galleries compiled by one person to encourage community. International, but with a US-lens. Assembled and maintained by Everest Pipkin - from US so it leans that way. You can also help by sending opportunities to add - see how to in spreadsheet.
Online juried shows - https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com/preDefault.aspx
Current art calls for entry list - all over US: https://www.entrythingy.com/forartists_calls (you will need to create an account to access the information)
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Housekeeping:
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If you know of anyone else who would like to get this calendar let me know or feel free to forward this email. If you happen to know of other organizations or locations that have book & paper arts related classes/workshops, let me know and I will add their workshops/classes to the calendar. All dates and times listed are local to the listed area.
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