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Book Arts Program
July 27 - August 2, 2009
ART 299
Seven days beside the sea in the beautiful Stone House in Freeport will
be the setting for this series of Book Arts related workshops. The week
will be filled with a wide range of topics including printmaking, sequential images, moveable parts for books, inventive structures, bookbinding, box making, and design. During the course each
student will have the opportunity to work with 9 different instructors in
½ day and all day workshops. Every participant will be exposed to a
variety of approaches and opinions from a stimulating group of
professional Book Artists.
This 3-credit course comes to a conclusion in the fall with an exhibition
of the students' books at the Glickman Library.
All Book Arts at Stone House participants are invited to participate in the Book Arts exhibit at Special Collections 6th floor, Glickman Family Library. Those taking the course for credit must participate.
Book Arts Exhibit September 9th – October 14th, 2009
A public reception for this event will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 5-6 p.m. which is also the date of the last workshop (for registered students) and a panel discussion.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
7th floor, Glickman Family Library, Events Room, Portland Campus
A Conversation with Priscilla Juvelis, Bookseller
2:30-3:45 For Book Arts at Stone House participants only
Priscilla Juvelis is a seller of rare and fine books including First Editions, Women Authors, and Contemporary Book Arts. Among the many artists’ whom she represents are Nancy Leavitt and Crystal Cawley, both former instructors at Book Arts at Stone House. This afternoon will be an opportunity for participants to consider the next step, marketing their work. Most artists are represented by a gallery, but Book Artists also find representation by a top notch Bookseller to be invaluable. This is a chance to find out from one of America’s best all about the world of bookselling.
Priscilla Juvelis, Inc., stocks many artist's books, including unique items by Suzanne Moore and Nancy Leavitt, as well as the limited editions of Lois Morrison, Sarah Peter, Judith Rothchild, Sarah Plimpton, Laura Davidson, and Julie Chen, among others. They are members of the ABAA and ILAB and exhibit at their book fairs. They issue catalogues and out heir shop in Kennebunk is open by appointment.
Words on the Page
A Panel Discussion
7th floor, Glickman Family Library, Special Events Room, Portland Campus
4:00-5:00 p.m., open to the public
Panelists:
Nancy Leavitt is in her 30th year as a calligrapher and lettering artist.
Using a variety of tools and materials, her written and drawn alphabets
are used as vehicles for information, as image, and as pure mark making
play. Nancy's hand lettered manuscript books are found in many private
and institutional collections.
Scott J. Vile is owner of the Ascensius Press, in South Freeport
Maine, and specializes in designing and producing books for private
libraries, historical societies, cultural institutions and rare book
dealers. He also has a letterpress printing shop, where he produces
fine limited editions. Scott is a member of the Grolier Club, the
Society of Printers, the Baxter Society and the Boston Athenæum.
Mira Alden, founding President of AIGA Maine, has over 15 years of
experience in the field of design and visual communications. Currently,
she is Design Director at Maine College of Art and Creative Director of
her own practice, Alden Design Studio, located in Falmouth, Maine. Mira
holds a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Hawaii and an MFA in
Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design. After moving to New
York City, she worked for five years producing original design solutions
at MJM Creative Services (WPP Group). Mira is dedicated to the belief that
a collaborative, process-based approach yields both innovative design and
successful business solutions. Her favorite Pantone color depends on her
mood.
Book Arts Exhibit Reception
5-6 p.m. Open to the public
6th floor Special Collections
Books may be picked up Thursday, October 15th, 2009, 6th floor Special Collections from 3-5 p.m. Those wishing to have their books sent to them by return mail must include postage.
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