Category Archives: Exhibits

Dreams: An International Juried Artists’ Book Exhibition

Posted on August 22, 2023 by jmkyoung

Curated by Jane Carlin, recently retired Director of Collins Library, Sha Towers, Associate Dean for Research and Engagement- Baylor University Libraries and Erin Mickelson, Director of 23 Sandy Gallery Take a moment to visit Collins Library for this spectacular juried artists’ … Continue reading →

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It’s back! The 12th Annual Puget Sound Book Artists Members’ Exhibition! (June 5 – July 27, 2023), Opening Reception June 7, 4:30-6:30pm, Collins Library

Posted on May 15, 2023 by jmkyoung

Remarks from the curatorial team and awards will be presented during the receptionat 5:30 pm. The Puget Sound Book Artists are pleased to announce the 12th Annual Members’ Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view at the Collins Memorial Library … Continue reading →

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Past Exhibits

Posted on February 22, 2023 by jmkyoung

Puget Sound Book Artists 12th Annual Members Exhibition (June 1 – July 31) Drawn to Tacoma: The illustrative art of Chandler O’Leary (May 10 – 24, 2023) The Wonderful World of Pop-Up Books: The Stanley W. Hess Collection, (February 21 … Continue reading →

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Women & The Railroad, Saturday, March 18, 11am-3pm, Collins Memorial Library

Posted on February 21, 2023 by jmkyoung

Explore the contributions of women to the railroad industry with hands on activities, re-enactors, speakers, and a special art exhibit! Free, and all are welcome!

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Exhibits in the Library

Posted on February 15, 2023 by jmkyoung

Current Exhibit: Scripts, Scribes, and Scribbles (On display until April 26, 2023) This exhibit is all about hand lettering including medieval manuscripts, hand written books, 19th century penmanship textbooks, pens and inkwells, examples of contemporary calligraphy, personal handwritten journals and letters, writing … Continue reading →

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Now on Display! Scripts, Scribes, and Scribbles!

Posted on November 28, 2022 by jmkyoung

This exhibit is all about hand lettering including medieval manuscripts, hand written books, 19th century penmanship textbooks, pens and inkwells, examples of contemporary calligraphy, personal handwritten journals and letters, writing desks, a “doodle wall,” and much, much more!   Scripts, Scribes and Scribbles … Continue reading →

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New display in Collins Memorial Library: Postcards for Perec

Posted on November 7, 2022 by jmkyoung

Jane Carlin, Library Director, had a chance to connect with Bristol, England based artist Linda Parr this past summer. As a result, Collins Library is pleased to share Parr’s work in the Collins Library. The display (in the Reading Room) showcases … Continue reading →

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The Collins Memorial Library is honored to host the exhibit: Dissent and Resistance within the Military, Sept. 28-Oct. 28

Posted on September 20, 2022 by jmkyoung

The Collins Memorial Library is honored to host the following exhibit in our East Reading Room: Dissent and Resistance within the Military September 28-October 28 (from the website at: https://wagingpeaceinvietnam.com/exhibits) During America’s war in Vietnam, the antiwar movement among active-duty … Continue reading →

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Changing the Conversation: Artists’ Books, Zines and Broadsides from the Collins Memorial Library Collection, August 12 – December 14, 2022

Posted on July 28, 2022 by jmkyoung

This exhibit represents over a decade of collecting artists’ books that focus on social justice themes and challenge the way we think about topics.  An artists’ book is a conversation starter.  Full of voice and vision, artists’ books bring unique perspectives … Continue reading →

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Events/Exhibits Summer-Fall 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by jmkyoung

MAY May 2022:  The Wonderful World of Pop-Up Books: The Stanley W. Hess Collection, Collins Memorial Library, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma WA. Collins Library is delighted to announce the gift of 150 pop-up books from retired art librarian, Stanley … Continue reading →

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