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A Definition of Curator

Posted on 06/11/2013 by psbaeditor

Look up curator in the Webster’s 20th Century Unabridged Dictionary, and it would be fitting to see a picture of (from left to right) Katy Govan, Debbi Commodore, Deborah Greenwood, and Pat Chupa.   It would also be apt to say Webster’s … Continue reading →

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Wow….

Posted on 06/07/2013 by psbaeditor

……is all I can say about the Puget Sound Book Artists 3rd Annual Members Exhibition.  Last night’s reception and awards presentation was a stunning excess.  Kudos to the artists, the PSBA curatorial team, and our guests who made last night possible.  In the … Continue reading →

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Making it Happen

Posted on 06/05/2013 by psbaeditor

  Every exhibition is unique;  from the art, to the punch served at the table, to the artists themselves.  Add the creative decisions each artist must make, to those details that must be carefully attended to by the curatorial committee and others, and it becomes almost … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual PSBA Members Exhibition

Posted on 05/29/2013 by psbaeditor

     This exhibition at the Collins Memorial Library on the University of Puget Sound campus located in Tacoma, Washington marks the third annual membership show of the Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA). It features a wide variety of handmade books by … Continue reading →

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FEAST! A Special Presentation

Posted on 05/10/2013 by psbaeditor

Collins Memorial Library, The University of Puget Sound May 28th, 2:00-3:30 You are invited to a special viewing of FEAST! the juried book arts exhibition now on view at 23 Sandy Gallery. Laura Russell will be at UPS Collins Gallery … Continue reading →

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WayzGoose

Posted on 04/26/2013 by psbaeditor

Forget Steampunk. We’ve got a steamroller. It’s that time of year again—Wayzgoose is this Sunday, and Jessica and I are nearly finished carving our giant linoleum block. What’s a Wayzgoose? I’m glad you asked. It’s a festival that celebrates the … Continue reading →

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One Sheet Wonder!

Posted on 04/26/2013 by psbaeditor

                                                                   The Puget Sound Book Artists were pleased to host printmaker and book artist Diane Stemper for a Friday evening talk and Saturday workshop, April 19th and 20th, 2013.  Stemper’s workshop focused on books made with a single sheet of … Continue reading →

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The Creative World of Book Arts

Posted on 04/26/2013 by psbaeditor

  The Creative World of Book Arts April 18 – May 28 Current Exhibit http://www.schack.org/exhibits/the-creative-world-of-book-arts/ Underground Playground (Where are the ants?) by Karen V. Chickadel What is a book? In the traditional sense a book is a bound collection of … Continue reading →

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One Sheet Wonder, Diane Stemper Workshop

Posted on 04/11/2013 by psbaeditor

April 20th, 2013 – 10am – 4pm Location: Drawing Studio, 2nd floor, Kittredge Art Building, University of Puget Sound Create a unique book from one large sheet of paper. Fold, cut and shape your paper to make a book with … Continue reading →

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Endless Possibilities

Posted on 04/09/2013 by psbaeditor

Life would be easier if I didn’t have to agonize over each and every book I create.  One of the challenges I am faced with when I set out to create a new book is creating a balance between the illustrations … Continue reading →

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