Deadline October 31: Atlanta Printmakers' Studio Residency

Atlanta Printmakers Studio is pleased to announce the Emerging Artist Residency, and encourages all interested artists to apply. This residency will provide the resources necessary for emerging artists to complete a printmaking project that they propose. See the Atlanta Printmakers studio website for more details!

Making Faulkner Suite into a Book

SEGBW member, Mary Ann Sampson, recently presented an essay "Making Faulkner Suite into a Book" at the Faulkner/Chopin Conference held at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Giraradeau, Missouri. Dr. Sue Brannan Walker, Poet Laureate of Alabama, authored Faulkner Suite and Ms. Sampson letterpress printed and bound an edition of fifty copies of the book. Dr. Don H. Doyle, McCausland Professor of History at the University of South Carolina, wrote the Foreword to the book.

Mary Ann Sampson
The One-Eye Opera Co.
OEOCO Press
Ragland, Alabama
Email: oeocopress@alltel.net

Student Bookworks Call for Entry

Abecedarian Gallery, in Denver, CO will be hosting an exhibition
of student bookworks in Januaray 2009. Full details are available
at www.abecedariangallery.com, click on the Opportunities for Artists
link to download PDF of the prospectus. Or, send an email with
"Student Show prospectus" in the subject line to:
abecedariangallery@gmail.com.

Alicia Bailey
Abecedarian Gallery
artists' books & prints
www.abecedariangallery.com
910 Santa Fe, Unit #101
Denver, CO  80204
phone: 303.534.1038
fax: 303.479.9556

Women's Studio Workshop: Artist Opportunities: Application Deadlines Drawing Near!

Women's Studio Workshop is a visual arts organization with specialized studios in printmaking, hand papermaking, ceramics, letterpress printing, photography, and book arts. Our artist opportunities include fellowships, residencies, and internships, so don't miss these upcoming application deadlines

October 15
Studio Fellowship
Work in our studios creating a new body of work during this partially subsidized opportunity.
January - March, May - June

November 1
Ceramics Fellowship
Create your own work while contributing to our annual ceramic fundraiser during this partially subsidized opportunity.
January - June

November 15
Artist's Book Residency
Grant funding to produce a limited edition book work, between 50-100 copies.
January - March, May - June

Art-in-Education Fellowship
Opportunity to work in the studios in exchange for teaching silkscreen, etching, or papermaking to local public school students.
April - June

Ceramics Internship
Internship including stipend and housing for emerging artist assisting throwing, glazing, firing, & studio maintenence in preperation for annual ceramics fundraiser.
January - February

For further Information:
Women's Studio Workshop
PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
845-658-9133
www.wsworkshop.org

Don't Forget: Pressing South Call for Entries

Deadline for entries: October 7, 2008
A JURIED EXHIBITION OF LETTERPRESS PRINTING
FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

An exhibition co-sponsored by UNC Wilmington’s Department of Art & Art History and the UNCW Publishing Lab. This call for entries is an opportunity for all practicing letterpress artists in this region to submit their work for an exhibtion showcasing contemporary letterpress printing across the southeastern United States.

For details, visit the website:
http://www.uncw.edu/art/pressing_south.html

Fall Classes at Atlanta Printmakers' Studio!

APS schedules an ongoing rotation of classes and workshops, covering a variety of printmaking topics. Unless specified otherwise, classes are held at the APS studio. Class sizes are kept small in order to provide the best working environment, so register early to secure your place.

Fall Classes at APS include: Etching, Monotype, Letterpress, Alternative Screenprint, and Letterpress Finesse.

For more information, see the Atlanta Printmakers' Studio website:
http://www.atlantaprintmakersstudio.org/classes.html

BookOpolis 2008 Open Call for Artists' Books and Prints

Call for Artists' Books and Prints:
September 15-19, 2008
Artists working in the book form may submit up to two pieces for exhibit. Entry fee s $10 per piece. Artwork received after September 19 will be displayed at the discretion of the curator.

BookWorks 4th Annual BookOpolis Exhibition:
September 26 and 27, 2008
Mark your calendars for BookOpolis 2008, September 26 and 27. This is a not-to-be-missed event for all lovers of book arts. Free and open to the public, join us to celebrate this explosion of artists' books and meet many of the artists. BookOpolis 2007 hosted over 90 books and broadsides!

BookOpolis 2008: Schedule of Events
September 26, Friday
6 pm – 9 pm • Exhibition Opening and Reception

September 27, Saturday
5 pm – 7 pm • Bookbinding and Letterpress Demos
7 pm – 9 pm • Exhibit Viewing Hours
9 pm – 1 am • Music! Dancing! Screenprinting!

For more information, http://www.ashevillebookworks.com/