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Science Stories: A collaborative exhibit showcasing Book Artists and Scientists. Coming to the University of Puget Sound winter and spring 2021.

Posted on October 8, 2019 by jmkyoung

This exhibit is a collaboration between the Slater Museum of Natural History,  the Collins Memorial Library, with support from the Puget Sound Book Artists organization and Art/Sci Salons sponsored by the University of Puget Sound.  This exhibition that will pair … Continue reading →

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Fall Zine Series: Join Collins Library for an informal series of events that celebrate zines and zine culture!

Posted on September 24, 2019 by jmkyoung

Tues. 9/24:  Zine Reading Hour, 5:00-6:00pm, Archives Seminar Room Drop by to browse our collection of over 300 zines! We have zines on issues of identity, social justice, politics, fan culture, and much more. Thurs. 10/2:  Making Zines, 5:00-6:00pm, Makerspace … Continue reading →

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Wandering Book Artists – Peter and Donna Thomas, October 16, 2019, 2:00–3:30pm, A&SC Seminar Room, Collins Memorial Library

Posted on September 23, 2019 by jmkyoung

Imagine living in a tiny home and moving across the country to share your art? That is exactly what the wandering book artists, husband and wife, Peter and Donna Thomas do. They will be visiting Collins to share their story … Continue reading →

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Events/Exhibits in Collins Library – Fall 2019

Posted on August 28, 2019 by jmkyoung

AUGUST Aug. 1 – September 14: Diana Weymar: Pages from Interwoven Stories, Collins Library, Gallery Room. We are pleased to exhibit a selection of pages from artist Diana Weymar’s Interwoven Stories project. Interwoven Stories is a community stitching project that … Continue reading →

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Béatrice Coron: From Book Shelves to Cat Walk: Wearable papercuts and artist books, August 22, 4-5:30pm, Collins Library Room 053 (lower level)

Posted on July 31, 2019 by jmkyoung

Béatrice Coron will introduce the many facets of contemporary paper cutting as well as her artist’s journey in visual storytelling. From the historical roots of this art form to a panorama of international artists. This simple media took her from … Continue reading →

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Diana Weymar: Pages from Interwoven Stories, Aug. 1-Sept. 14, 2019, Collins Library, Gallery Room

Posted on July 31, 2019 by jmkyoung

We are pleased to exhibit a selection of pages from artist Diana Weymar’s Interwoven Stories project.  Interwoven Stories is a community stitching project that was started by Weymar, a Canadian artist,  supported by the Princeton Arts Council in New Jersey.  … Continue reading →

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All Stitched Up Book Arts Symposium, November 2, 2019, 9:00-3:00pm, Collins Library and the Tahoma Room

Posted on July 23, 2019 by jmkyoung

November 2 9:00 to 3:00pm Collins Memorial Library and the Tahoma Room, Thomas Hall: University of Puget Sound Registration is required for this event and details concerning registration costs will be posted soon. Collins Memorial Library in collaboration with Puget … Continue reading →

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Events/Exhibits in Collins Library – Summer 2019

Posted on May 21, 2019 by jmkyoung

JUNE June 3 – July 31: Puget Sound Book Artists’ Exhibit, featuring Artists with Unique and Original Books. June 13: Puget Sound Book Artists’ Exhibit Reception and Awards, Featuring Artists with Unique and Original Books, 5:00-6:30pm, Collins Library exhibit area. … Continue reading →

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Tiny Pricks Project: Tweets, Textiles, and Trump, November 1, 2019, 4:00–5:30pm, Archives Seminar Room, 2nd Floor Collins Library

Posted on May 13, 2019 by jmkyoung

As of October 14th, registration for this event has reached the maximum capacity. We appreciate your interest and remind you that the exhibition of Weymar’s work will be on display in the Collins Library until December 12, 2019. _________________ Artist … Continue reading →

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Lecture: A Mind at Work: May Morris and Subversive Stitching, September 14, 2019, 1:30-3:00pm, Collins Library Room 053 (lower level)

Posted on May 13, 2019 by jmkyoung

In this presentation, Dr. Wager will explore the work of May Morris (1862-1938), an accomplished designer, embroiderer, public speaker, writer, educator, advocate for social causes, and founder of the Women’s Guild of Arts. Morris’s legacy is tied to her father, … Continue reading →

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