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The 2013 AMOCAT Award

Posted on 10/03/2013 by psbaeditor

We are truly excited to share this wonderful letter with all of you. Together, we have created a vital and engaging organization that has been recognized for contributions to the Tacoma Arts Community. We all deserve a huge round … Continue reading →

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Al-Mutanabbi Street Revisited

Posted on 09/11/2013 by psbaeditor

Six years ago, Al-Mutanabbi Street in Baghdad, was bombed on March 5th, 2007 by Islamic extremists targeting the intellectual community and elite of Baghdad. • Last week when I sat down with Jane Carlin, director of Collins Memorial Library, … Continue reading →

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Vamp & Tramp: Back by Popular Demand

Posted on 09/06/2013 by psbaeditor

Bill & Vicky Stewart, owners of Vamp & Tramp, represent the work of over 150 contemporary book artists. Each year they visit the Pacific Northwest and showcase the latest additions to their inventory. You can follow their journeys at their … Continue reading →

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Dimensional Books

Posted on 08/23/2013 by psbaeditor

(Or, How to Have a Successful Two Day Workshop in Five Easy Steps.) (1) Put to good use the PSBA brain trust. (2) choose an award winning book artist (Kevin Steele) to conduct the workshop. (3) Set up dates, times, and studio location. … Continue reading →

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Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here!

Posted on 08/20/2013 by psbaeditor

Last week I had the privilege along with Rochelle Monner, MalPina Chan and Deborah Commodore (all members of the Puget Sound Book Artists organization) to unpack and set-up the Al-Mutanabbi Starts Here book exhibit. This is a remarkable show of … Continue reading →

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All Good Things Come to an End

Posted on 07/23/2013 by psbaeditor

Yes I know, the title of this post is a cliché, but it’s still true. The PSBA 3rd Annual Members Exhibition in Collins Library at The University of Puget Sound has been a very good thing and it comes to … Continue reading →

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Dreamlogs: Artists’ Books by Genie Shenk

Posted on 07/09/2013 by psbaeditor

The Books Arts Guild & University of Washington Libraries Present Genie Shenk Lecture & Exhibit Tour Thursday July 11, 6:45-9:00pm (doors open at 6:30) Maps/Special Collections Classroom, Room B69 Suzzallo Library The University of Washington Please remember the 6:45 … Continue reading →

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Endless Possibilities (continued….)

Posted on 07/03/2013 by psbaeditor

Recently I wrote a blog concerning the theme of endless possibilities. During the opening reception of the current Puget Sound Book Artists exhibition in Collins Library at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, I had the opportunity to experience the concept … Continue reading →

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Kevin Steele Workshop

Posted on 06/21/2013 by psbaeditor

DIMENSIONAL BOOKS: A Binding Workshop with Kevin Steele August 17 – August 18, 2013 Learn fascinating bindings that combine aspects of accordion folds, pop-ups, tunnel books, and sewn structures. Design a 3-dimensional movable book-object that allows for experimentation with dimension, … Continue reading →

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Opening Night

Posted on 06/17/2013 by psbaeditor

We already know from previous posts how successful the opening night and reception were for the 3rd Annual Puget Sound Book Artists Members Exhibition, June 6th at Collins Memorial Library on the University of Puget Sound campus in Tacoma, Washington. Now we … Continue reading →