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“All Stitched Up”
I am thrilled and honored to be showing my work "Prairie"Â in "All Stitched Up"An international juried book arts exhibition,
September 3rd – December 11th, 2019
September 14th – opening celebration
Collins Memorial Library University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
"To stitch is to join together, to mend, or fasten as with stitches – to sew. To stitch is to bring together fabric, paper, wounds of the body, or cultural divides. Stitching can be an act of healing, hope, practicality, creativity, and revolution. All Stitched Up recognizes and celebrates the work of book artists’ where stitching has become an integral part of the visual design. Curators Catherine Alice Michaelis, Jane A. Carlin, and Diana Weymar will jury the show and a print catalogue will be created. We are particularly (but not solely) interested in works that showcase collaboration and focus on building a sense of shared community. That may include collaboration between two or more artists, two or more communities, or crowd-sourced projects. Sewing that joins people and ideas link us to historical social and political sewing circles from the abolitionist movement of the 1800s, to the corporate resistant DIY movement kindled by the Riots Grrrls in the 1990s, to the knitting collectives of today that focus on the anti-war, pro-science, and pro-choice movements. In addition, you may draw inspiration from the embroidered books of the Victorian period, the rise of needlecrafts during the Arts & Crafts period, and family traditions of sewing by machine or hand stitching.
This exhibition will include pages from Diana Weymar’s Interwoven Stories project. This includes Refashioning Identity, which was created by members of the Puget Sound community in 2016/17 as facilitated by Weymar." --All Stitched Up
The Artful Book
I am thrilled to be included in:
The Artful Book
California Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers Member Exhibit
October 4, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, CA.
Book and Paper Arts
I am thrilled to participate in this exhibition, opening November 1st!
The juror is Anita Garza (b.1959, Chicago, USA) is a multidisciplinary artist and writer, who works with handmade paper, photography, collage, found objects, assemblage and handmade books. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in art and creative non-fiction writing, and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Book and Paper Arts. She has exhibited work internationally and is published in limited edition journals. She served as Assistant Director and Director of Community Programs at the Center for Book and Paper Arts, at Columbia College Chicago.  Her latest work with organic material binds nature and the material world into disparate, yet symbiotic relationships. Her work is playful, quirky, whimsical and curious or abruptly turns into a vexing, literal statement—provoking introspection and contemplation. She serves as art editor for the international literary and arts journal, Burningword.
I will be showing "BedTime Story", featuring tiny clay faces made by my Mom, Judy Disman.
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Bookmaking for Teens! An Autograph Book of L.A. Project Event at the Platt Branch Library
Bookmaking for Teens! An Autograph Book of L.A. Project Event at the Platt Branch Library
Make your book! Learn how to make the fun and fantastic "Flag Book" and add your own special autograph. Use it for a journal, a scrapbook, or a great gift for a family member or friend! All materials are included.
Led by artist Debra Disman as part of the Los Angeles Public Library's Autograph Book of L.A. Project.
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Make a Gift Book at the Granada Hills Public Library!
Make a Gift Book at the Granada Hills Public Library!
For the Holiday Season, come join Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman and make a fabulous gift book. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
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Make Your Own Book for Kids! An Autograph Book of L.A. Project Event at the Platt Public Library
Make Your Own Book for Kids! An Autograph Book of L.A. Project Event at the Platt Public Library
Make your book! Learn how to make the "folded fan book" using accordion fold and pop-up techniques. Use it for a journal, a scrapbook, or a great gift for a family member or friend! All materials are included.
Led by artist Debra Disman as part of the Los Angeles Public Library's Autograph Book of L.A. Project.
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Making Sculptural Books at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Making Sculptural Books at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
 Learn to make sculptural books at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, inspired by the awesome show from China: The Allure of Matter, currently on display at the Museum. For the Whole Family!
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One-Day Workshop: Sculpture Books
Family Class: Ages 8+ | Saturday, December 14 | 9 am–12 pm
Family members create side-by-side or collaborate together in this inter-generational class!
Be inspired by The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China exhibition to explore unusual art materials
used by contemporary Chinese artists. In the studio, learn book-making techniques to design a
sculptural book.
With artist Debra Disman.
Holiday Bookmaking at the Sunland-Tujunga Library!
Holiday Bookmaking at the Sunland-Tujunga Library!
Learn to create the festive "Envelope" book in honor of the holiday season and use it as a unique gift or card for those special people in your life!
All materials included.
This workshop is part of my Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Library, supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
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2020 LA OPEN
2020 LA OPEN
TAG Gallery is proud to announce the 3rd annual LA Open Exhibition for 2020! This juried exhibition aims to serve as a gateway for a diverse range of artists in the greater Los Angeles area to display their artworks on Museum Row, home to four major Los Angeles museums.
TAG's calendar year commences with this vibrant exhibition of works by local artists. The focus of this exhibition is to illustrate that artists are strong and impactful when they come together to facilitate dialogue amongst varied styles of works. To this end, the viewer and artist alike are encouraged to make unapparent connections between works in an effort to facilitate an intimate and unique experience for each viewer.
Exhibit:
December 17 - December 21, 2019
January 2 - January 17, 2020
Reception and Awards Ceremony:Â
Saturday, January 4, 2020, 5 - 8 p.m.
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The Artful Book
The Artful Book
The Artful Book
The Artful Book