In the form of traditional and contemporary bookmaking, box making and paper crafting, this exhibition chronicles certain aspects of the transatlantic slave trade experience from its beginnings in Africa to its early years in the Americas. It serves as both a contemporary art display and as an educational tool. The exhibit will be open to the … Continue reading Artist talk – The Amazing Race: The Atlantic Slave Trade Through the Pages of Book Art by Martha Edgerton, March 11.
The Art of the Qur’an: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
This extraordinary exhibition closes before the end of February. Do yourself a favor and take a docent-led tour and allow yourself plenty of time afterwards to peruse at your own pace. See the Freer Sackler events calendar for dates and times - see especially this upcoming weekend for special programming. Reviews have been published internationally, and … Continue reading The Art of the Qur’an: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
The Votes are In.
Dear Members, Thank you for your participation in the Potomac elections for board officers. The results are confirmations for Vice-Chair: Beth Curren; Treasurer: Jahanvi Desai; Web Binder: Nora Lockshin, through 2018. Thank you for your vote!
New (& Old!) bookbinding workshops at Pyramid Atlantic
Have you seen the new list of workshops at Pyramid Atlantic for mid-Winter & Spring? There will be a visiting artist in residence teaching a number of interesting structures, both historic and artistic. Remember, Pyramid members also get discounts on classes and access to Book Happy Hour to finish what you started...
Support the Guild that supports you!
Dear members; The Potomac board supports the national fundraising campaign towards the Guild's strategic reserve. It is important for not-for-profits to maintain a healthy financial reserve to bolster against unpredicted events beyond forecasted budget expenses. Won't you consider the GBW in your year-end giving? (It is also a strategic way to get your hands on GBW swag for … Continue reading Support the Guild that supports you!
Survey!
[This survey closed on November 30 and we are currently reviewing the data. Thank you for your responses!] Hello! How are you? How are we doing? We would honestly like to know. So we have designed a brief survey. This is open for members and friends! Please take a moment or two to respond to … Continue reading Survey!
Luigi Castiglione – Reception and Happy Hour Lecture, Oct. 28
The Potomac Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers invites members [ETA: and their guests !] to a Reception and Happy Hour Lecture with Luigi Castiglione at the Folger Library on Friday, October 28th. Details are found to the left in the Google calendar (and can be added to your own Google or ics calendar!). … Continue reading Luigi Castiglione – Reception and Happy Hour Lecture, Oct. 28
Book, Print, and Paper Gathering @ Pyramid Atlantic
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center in their new location will be hosting a Book, Print, and Paper Gathering in their new location, featuring presentations from: The Potomac Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers American Printing History Association, Chesapeake Chapter Washington Rare Book Group Corcoran Book Arts Handpapermaking 4318 Gallatin Street. Hyattsville, MD 20781 October 6, 2016, … Continue reading Book, Print, and Paper Gathering @ Pyramid Atlantic
We’re off to Standards!
Some of your stalwart crew is off to the Standards of Excellence Seminar at Charleston. Stay tuned to updates by following the national Guild's Facebook and Twitter accounts, and of course, their blog home (see sidebar, under GBW Chapter Blogs).
Sept. 22: DC Art Science Evening Rendezvous feat. Matt Shlian
D.C. Art Science Evening Rendezvous (DASER) is a monthly discussion forum on art science projects providing a snapshot of the cultural environment of the region and fostering interdisciplinary networking. This month, DASER explores the theme of SciArt Research, including the presentation The Future of Paper Engineering or Saving the World with Folding by Matthew Shlian, Artist, Paper Engineer, … Continue reading Sept. 22: DC Art Science Evening Rendezvous feat. Matt Shlian
Potomac Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers 