Curator’s Tour: Off the Shelf: June 4, 2 pm

UPDATE: The tour is to start at 2 pm on Sunday, June 4. Please enter at the East Zamoiski Entrance, with the neon Baltimore Museum of Art sign. Morgan Dowty of the department of Prints, Drawings and Photographs will meet us in the lobby. ---- We have arranged for a Curator's tour of Off the Shelf: Modern … Continue reading Curator’s Tour: Off the Shelf: June 4, 2 pm

RESCHEDULED Tour of the Betty and Edgar Sweren Collection of Artist Books

UPDATE 5/12/16: Due to board and host consensus, this opportunity will be rescheduled for another date, to be determined. The Potomac Chapter is very pleased to announce a return visit to the home of Betty and Edgar Sweren. Betty is a well known book artist, collector, and teacher. She and Edgar have acquired an extensive … Continue reading **RESCHEDULED** Tour of the Betty and Edgar Sweren Collection of Artist Books

Visit to Typecase Industries

Come and join us for an evening of letterpress demonstration and font chat with three type nerds, Stephanie, Alessandra and Emily, partners and founders of Typecase Industries. The Potomac Chapter will visit their studio and learn about their print business. They have several different presses, offer a variety of printed products and conduct workshops. They … Continue reading Visit to Typecase Industries

Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian

The Potomac Chapter is offering two special opportunities in early April to get an insiders view of two different Smithsonian Institution facilities; one focused on the book arts and the other on preservation. First, please join us for a very special visit with Janet Stanley, Librarian, at the Smithsonian Museum of African Art. Janet has generously invited … Continue reading Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian