Unique Journals and Art Handmade in New England, USA
Springville Center for the Arts will present a Book Arts Show this spring. I have 4 pieces accepted in the exhibition: Flag Book, Teabags, Panorama Book, and Hidden Images . Reception will be April 17th 6:30-8:00.
This hinged accordion book will be on display at the Camden Library annual Book Show in Maine. The accordion book displays eco-prints and cyanotypes.
New England Book Artists Members Show this spring. I collaborated with Gail Hansen for a large sculptural piece that will hang from the ceiling either straight or curled.
The 14th year of this annual exhibit, Unbound features Artist's Books, as well as artwork of books, about books, and made from books. Viewers will experience the fascinating world of Artists' Books, objects with visual narratives and complex constructions that are one-of a kind artworks. Exhibitors also submit sculptures made from books, and images and other works of Books. I have 3 books in this show.
Reception 4/24 5:30-7:30
Affordable 6x6 or 5x7 works with a Valentine holiday opening. I have 3 pieces, a collage, marbled quilt pattern and one eco-print of a hyacinth.
The annual Illustrated Accordion show at the Kalamazoo Book Art Center will be in early 2026. I submitted a concertina accordion book with Tumeric sun prints.
My Mini Eco-print Accordion will show at NEBA-Small Impressions. Opening reception will be Oct. 4, 1-3pm.
I am honored to once again be in the International Art of the Book Show at the Rochester Public Library. My flag book with eco-prints and cyanotypes will be on exhibit and for sale. Reception and award ceremony will be in Sept.
New England Book Artists presents Building books 3 at the Mark Twain Library in CT. My piece is titled “Tsundoko” or the habit of collecting books and letting them pile up, while still cherishing the possibility of reading them one day.
Cyanotypes and Eco-prints will hang in the Hallway Gallery at the Senior center for 2 months. Opening reception will be Friday, July 11 from 5:00-7:00pm. All art is for sale as well as display.
The artist book called “Hidden Images” will be on exhibition at View Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. Eco-print pamphlets are sewn into the valleys of an accordion book .Opening reception is May 23 from 5:00-7:00.
The Fourth Annual Accordion Book Art Show is taking place at the Camden, Maine Public Library in the Picker Room Gallery. This is organized by Amy Hand. I am sending an accordion that has eco - prints attached to the small 1 inch accordion pages.
“Happiness in my Garden” cyanotype will hang at the gallery at 33 Hawley St. The opening is April 11, 5:00-8:00 and fundraiser will be April 26th.
Artist book called “Tea Bags” will be on exhibition at Craft Alliance in St. Louis in the Staenberg Gallery It is an accordion book with cyanotype tea bag prints. Reception date 3/21 6-9pm. Go to the Craft Alliance website for other events.
“Rituals allow us to connect with the world around us.” This statement inspired me to make an artist book called “Toshikoshi Soba” - Japanese New Year’s ritual. The book is a pocket accordion. the exhibition will be on view at Baylor University.
This piece of art was purchased and is now in the collection at Baylor University.
Artist book named “Toshikoshi Soba” will be on exhibit at Baylor University Library. Exhibit curated by 23 Sandy and Baylor University Library.
The 12th annual Small Works show will be at Hope and Feathers Framing in Northampton. Affordable 6x6 and 5x7 works will be shown. I have 2 eco-prints that will be on the walls. Opening reception and chocolate party will be Friday, February 14th, 5-7:30. My 2 works are “Hydrangea and Summer Flowers”
Once again I am thrilled to have an accordion book in the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center annual show. This year is my book is titled “Quilt Squares”
I have 2 artist books showing at 2024 International Art of the Book Show. One is called Quilt Squares and the other is an eco-print accordion book with trays. Thrilled to be included in this show.
Accordion book titled “Impermanence” will show at Gallery A-3 in Amherst, MA in August. The accordion book has eco-prints and cyanotypes (the impermanence of plants) and fragile handmade papers. The opening will be August 1st from 5-8. The juror is Maria Timina from Amherst college.
Abecedarian Artist’s Books presents “Pulp to Pages” in Denver, CO. Included is Laurel’s “Panorama Book with Hand-made Paper.” Featured in the book are paper samples by May Babcock.
I have 3 artist books in this exhibition in Vermont: Hidden Images, Books Words and Literature, and Eco-prints Panorama Accordion Book.
Come visit this art show showcasing mentors and mentees at the Artspace in Greenfield. I will exhibit 3 cyanotypes, an 1 eco-print, 1 hand-sewn book and 1 artist books called Typography.
Excited to be included in the traveling exhibition by New England Book Artists-36 artists! The opening at Twiggs Gallery is 1-3 pm on June 1st. All the artist books are inspired by “building books” theme.
Eco-prints and cyanotypes decorate the lobby and entry way of Stay In Touch Center.
Works using paper will be on exhibition at the Hosmer Gallery in Forbes Library. Passionato Books will be exhibiting along with artists Lee Thomson and Steven Levin. On the wall will be cyanotypes, Joomchi, paper weaving, marbling and hand made paper. The display case will have artist books - pieces of art using the idea of the book as inspiration. Reception Saturday, March 16th 2-5.
Tonya Lemos and Lilian Jackman are curating a show at APE Gallery in downtown Northampton. I will have 3 artist books on display as well as other wonderful book artists and printers from the area.
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center presents its annual Illustrated Accordion 2024 show. Accordion Books from all over the world. My teabags cyanotype accordion is on display. Exhibit can be viewed in person or online. https://kalbookarts.org/events/2024illustratedaccordion/
I have 2 artist books accepted into the International Art of the Book show in Rochester, NY. My pieces are called “Garden Herbs” and “Tea Bags.” Both use cyanotype techniques.
Cyanotype “The Kiss Redux” has been accepted to the National Open Juried Show at Tunxis Community College. The opening and award celebration is Sept. 9, 12-2.
The Artery Gallery is having an Artist Book exhibition. I have 3 artist books showing, “Tea Bags, Quilt Squares, and Wood Block Rubbings. Opening reception is Friday, Sept. 8 from 7-9pm. Awards will be announced at the reception. @contentartistbooks@arterydavis Hours are: Monday - Saturday, 11am - 6pm, Sunday 12 - 5pm
August show at Rhynia Gallery in Northampton. This month’s theme is “Boxes” I have 2 pieces showing. One is a cyanotype on a box and the other is a weaving that looks like little boxes when the warp and the weft are woven together. Opening is August 11th 5:00 - 8:00pm.
Show can be viewed on opening day 5-8 or on Tuesdays or by appointment herbaltonya@gmail.com
Eco-print accordion book will be on display at gallery A3 in Amherst, MA. The theme of the show is “undercurrents of art revealing the unseen.” The art reveals the mysteries or new views of the natural world. Opening reception will be Aug. 3 from 5-8. Hours 2:00-7:00 Thursday-Sunday.
July show at Rhynia Gallery in Northampton. This month’s theme is “Monochrome.” I have 2 pieces showing. One is a cyanotype and the other is Indigo dyed cloth. Opening is July 14th at 5:00 pm.
Show can be viewed on opening day 5-8 or on Tuesdays or by appointment herbaltonya@gmail.com
