Greetings and Happy Fall PSBA members!
Current and Upcoming Events
A Conversation with Sauda Mitchell: October 12, 12:00-12:50pm, Online.
This presentation of artist/archivist Sauda Mitchell will be moderated by Amanda Clark from Whitworth University and Jane Carlin, PSBA Board Member.
Sauda Mitchell is a printmaker, archivist, and educator from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership and her research centers around marginalized students' access to archives. She has held several workshops that introduce artists to how archives can serve as inspiration for artists' books as well as developing workshops which explore African American artists, and books as a contemporary art form.
The event is free, but Registration is required. Register here.
Distinguished by Design: Handmade Books from the Medieval to the Modern, Book Club of Washington: Saturday, November 4, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum, Pike Place Market, Seattle.
Join fellow book lovers and experts, including the Special Collections Librarian from Western Washington University Michael Taylor, private collector Matt Brehe, renown book expert Sandra Kroupa from University of Washington, and Amanda Clark from Whitworth trace the book from medieval times to the present day. Enjoy lunch at Pike Place Market and see the beautiful Folio space.
Registration is required. To register and for event information, visit https://www.bookclubofwashington.org/events.
A Conversation with Gabby Cooksey: Online event moderated by Amanda Clark, Whitworth University and PSBA Board Member, Jane Carlin. November 16, 12:00-12:50pm. Gabby has been very busy this last year, with several prestigious awards and presentations, including at the Library of Congress and the Guild of Book Workers National Standards gathering. This is a chance to catch up with Gabby - to learn about new work and impressions from her travels. Registration and event information is here.
DREAMS exhibit is on display at Collins Library until November 17th. Check Library web site for open hours: https://library.pugetsound.edu/home.
PSBA Annual Members' Exhibition on Display at Evergreen State College through December 15:The 12th Annual Members' Exhibition is currently on display at the Evergreen State College Library! This year, the suggested theme is “Collaboration” and illustrates the organization’s efforts to build community throughout the region. The books are created from various materials, including old books, found objects, metal, fabric, etc., and come in many sizes and structures. Open Case Event: November 5, 2023 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Visit the website for more information.
Fifth Annual Book Exchange Recap!
The 17 participants in the PSBA 5th annual book exchange gathered at Collins Library on October 1 for the in-person exchange event. Non participating PSBA members and other interested persons were also present. Each participant gave a short explanation of her book and drew a random name for the book she was entitled to receive in exchange. The books were outstanding explorations of the theme “Secrets” and presented a wide variety of book structures and interpretations. A slide show of all the books will be available on the PSBA website. Participating artists were Teresa Owens, Jan Dove, Lynne Olson, Dorothy McCuistion, Gina Pisello, Mary Preston, LeeAnne Campos, Elsi Vassdal Ellis, Kim Izenman, Debbi Commodore, Mari Eckstein Gower, Esther Ervin, Bonnie Julien, Carlie Schulz, Belinda Hill, Laurel Moorhead and Abbie Birmingham.
A sample of the books is shown in the photo, Left to Right by Esther Ervin, LeeAnne Campos, Mari Eckstein Gower and Belinda Hill (wooden box). Mary Preston’s book is shown in the other photo. A vote on next year’s theme will be held during the annual members meeting so stay tuned for further information. All are encouraged to participate in next year’s event and one of the many benefits is another opportunity to be inspired by our collective creativity.
PSBA Outreach Committee Updates
This summer the PSBA Outreach Committee (Lucia Harrison, Belinda Hill, Jan Dove, Becky Frehse, Fran McReynolds, Sally Alger, and Karen Bienveniste) created opportunities at public libraries for PSBA members to exhibit their work.
Wheelock Library, Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma, WA
In the spring Karen Bienveniste reached out to the Wheelock Library in Tacoma to arrange a July mini exhibit and introductory book arts workshop. Karen worked with Lucia Harrison, Becky Frehse, and Jodee Fenton to plan the workshop and prepare materials. The workshop was held in mid-July with 12 participants who learned how to make a pamphlet stitched book with a button closure and a dos y dos book. The participants included teachers, retired folks, and younger students.
Aberdeen Timberline Library, Aberdeen, WA
Carrie Larson reached out to the Aberdeen, Washington Library to arrange a mini exhibition of PSBA Member books for the month of July. Belinda Hill taught an introductory workshop at the Aberdeen library in August.
If you would like to create a mini-exhibit at your local library, please contact the Outreach Coordinator, Lucia Harrison luciaharrison49@gmail.com.
Member News!
The annual Tacoma Studio Tour, October 14-15 11am-5pm, features five PSBA members:
Visit tacomaartsmonth.org for additional event information.
Call for Member News
Are you planning a special event or workshop? Have you recently presented your work at a Conference or event? Is your work included in an exhibition?
If you would like to share information, please send your submission to Julia.stringfellow@cwu.edu by Thursday, October 26. Subject line should read: PSBA Member News. The November newsletter will be sent out to the membership early that month.
PSBA on social media
A reminder to follow PSBA on its Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages.
Sincerely,
Your PSBA Board
Meet the Board members on the Contact Us webpage.