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West Valley Regional Branch Library Artist Residency CULMINATION 2022!!

May 8, 2022 By Debra Disman

I just recently completed my  Artist Residency in Bookmaking, “We Write the Book” at the West Valley Regional Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library, through the Los Angeles City Department of Cultural Affairs.
 
I and the Staff at West Valley would like to share the Residency activities with you, and so I have created a Power Point Presentation  highlighting the workshop projects, themes and events as part of our CULMINATION EVENT!

Please click here:
CULMINATION_WVRBL_2021-22
You may also view the video version of this presentation on You Tube by clicking here.  ENJOY.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Artmaking Online, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, Culmination Event, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, making books online, Making Books Together, Online Art Workshops, Online Bookmaking, The Los ANgeles Department of Cultural Affairs, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Artist Residency CULMINATION 2022!!

May 2, 2022 By Debra Disman

I just recently completed my  Artist Residency in Bookmaking, “We Write the Book” at the West Valley Regional Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library, through the Los Angeles City Department of Cultural Affairs.
 
I and the Staff at West Valley would like to share the Residency activities with you, and so I have created a short PowerPoint video highlighting the workshop projects, themes and events as part of our CULMINATION EVENT!
Please click on the arrow key below and enjoy seeing the bookmaking projects our marvelously creative participants have learned and created!  You may also view the video on You Tube by clicking here.  ENJOY.

 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Artmaking Online, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, Culmination Event, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, making books online, Making Books Together, Online Art Workshops, Online Bookmaking, The Los ANgeles Department of Cultural Affairs, West Valley Regional Branch Library

EXHIBITIONISTA: “Book / Art / Artifact”

April 7, 2022 By Debra Disman

I am thrilled to participate in the third exhibition featuring works created by the talented members of the California Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers at the San Francisco Center for the Book,

San Francisco Center for the Book

 

Book / Art / Artifact: Work from the CA Chapter of the Guild of Bookworkers

EXHIBITION DATES: Saturday, June 11 – Sunday, August 28, 2022


The exhibition Book/Art/Artifact showcases work from the California Chapter of the national organization the Guild of Book Workers. Book/Art/Artifact is the third major members’ exhibition; previous exhibitions have been presented at the Geisel Special Collections Library at the University of California San Diego (2016) and the Long Beach Museum of Art (2019). As with previous exhibitions, Book/Art/Artifact highlights a range of member expertise and imagination. Exhibited mediums include bookbinding, letterpress, artists’ books, and calligraphy. The exhibition introduces viewers to the idea that books are not only a collection of bound pages but also an expression of human creativity.

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PURCHASE THE EXHIBITION CATALOG


The exhibition Book/Art/Artifact showcases work from the California Chapter of the national organization the Guild of Bookworkers. Book/Art/Artifact is the third major members’ exhibition; previous exhibitions have been presented at the Geisel Special Collections Library at the University of California San Diego (2016) and the Long Beach Museum of Art (2019). As with previous exhibitions, Book/Art/Artifact highlights a range of members expertise and imagination. Exhibited mediums include bookbinding, letterpress, artists’ books, and calligraphy. The exhibition introduces viewers to the idea that books are not only a collection of bound pages but also an expression of human creativity.


EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Cathy Adelman, Yukimi Annand, Marlyn Bonaventure , Robin Brandes , Servane Briand, Carolee Campbell / Ninja Press , Rebecca Chamlee / Pie in the Sky Press, Coleen Curry, Insiya Dhatt, Debra Disman, Anna Embree, Jean Gillingwators, Karen Hanmer, Paula Jull, Marie Kelzer / Marie Kelzer Designs , Mark Kirchner, Brian Lieske, Elaine Nishizu, Patricia Owen, Todd Pattison, Jennifer Pellacchia, Beth Redmond, Sue Ann Robinson, Pamela Wood



Exhibition CATALOG designed by Rebecca Chamlee

 

Tagged With: Anna Embree, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Beth Redmond, Book, Book / Art / Artifact, Book as Art, Books made by Hand, Brian Lieske, California Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers, Carolee Campbell / Ninja Press, Cathy Adelman, Coleen Curry, Debra Disman, Elaine Nishizu, GBW, Group Exhibitions, Group Shows, Guild of Book Workers, Guild Show, Handmade Books, Insiya Dhatt, Jean Gillingwators, Jennifer Pellacchia, Karen Hanmer, Marie Kelzer / Marie Kelzer Designs, Mark Kirchner, Marlyn Bonaventure, Pamela Wood, Patricia Owen, Paula Jull, Rebecca Chamlee, Rebecca Chamlee / Pie in the Sky Press, Robin Brandes, Servane Briand, Sue Ann Robinson, The San Francisco Center for the Book, Todd Pattison, Yukimi Annand

Celebrate Poetry Month and Honor Earth Day through Bookmaking!

April 5, 2022 By Debra Disman

Please join us online for our final Artist Residency  event of the season!

I will help you create a special handmade “closed spine” accordion book with simple pop-ups  honoring Earth Day and celebrating National Poetry Month!

 

When you sign up you will not only receive the supplies necessary to participate in the program, but a special artmaking materials good bag and Los Angeles Public Library SWAG!
This is an online program.

PLEASE  sign up using the link that we’ve set up: tinyurl.com/34a8nam9  so that we can provide you with the info we’re gathering using the form and also to minimize any questions about supply packets.so that we can provide you with the info we’re gathering using the form and also to minimize any questions about supply packets.

 For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

I Hope To See You There!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Accordion Fold, Accordion Fold Book, Art By Women, Art of Women, Artmaking Online, Books made by Hand, Closed Accordion Book Structure, Closed spine, Closed Spine Accordion Book, Community Artmaking, Earth Day, Eco-poetry, Ecology, Environment, Folded and glued Books, Folded Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, making books online, Making Books Together, National Poetry Month, Nature, Nature Poetry, Online Art Workshops, Poetry, Poetry Month, POP-UPS, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Celebrate Poetry Month and Earth Day with the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

March 30, 2022 By Debra Disman

Please join us online for our final event of the season with artist-in-residence Debra Disman. Debra will help you create a special handmade book honoring Earth Day and celebrating National Poetry Month. 

To celebrate this program, when you sign up you will not only receive the supplies necessary to participate in the program, but some special artmaking materials and Los Angeles Public Library SWAG!
This is an online program.

PLEASE  sign up using the link that we’ve set up: tinyurl.com/34a8nam9  so that we can provide you with the info we’re gathering using the form and also to minimize any questions about supply packets.so that we can provide you with the info we’re gathering using the form and also to minimize any questions about supply packets.

 For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Tagged With: Accordion Fold, Accordion Fold Book, Art By Women, Art of Women, Artmaking Online, Books made by Hand, Closed Accordion Book Structure, Community Artmaking, Earth Day, Ecology, Environment, Folded and glued Books, Folded Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, making books online, Making Books Together, National Poetry Month, Nature, Online Art Workshops, Poetry, Poetry Month, The Los ANgeles Department of Cultural Affairs, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Open the Door to Women Artists with the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

February 26, 2022 By Debra Disman

CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BY LEARNING ABOUT, HONORING AND BEING INSPIRED BY WOMEN ARTISTS!!!

Date(s):
Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Time:
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Location:
Online – West Valley Regional Branch Library

Audience:
Kids, Adults

Category:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Series:

Women’s History Month

Language:

English

RSVP:

Complete the online form to register.

Description:

Celebrate Women’s History Month and the work of Frida Kahlo, Faith Ringgold, and Yayoi Kusama by creating a fantastic handmade book. Exercise your creativity and learn new skills in the process!

This is an online program. Space and supplies are limited to the first 20 patrons who register. There is a limit of 2 supply packs per household.

Registration and supplies will be distributed in order of request.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Tagged With: Accordion Fold, Accordion Fold Book, Art By Women, Art of Women, Artmaking Online, Books made by Hand, Celebrate Women Artists, Closed Accordion Book Structure, Community Artmaking, Faith Ringglold, Folded and glued Books, Folded Books, Frida Kahlo, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, Spring Festival, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Womens' Hsitory Month, Yayoi Kusama

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