Santa Fe Book Arts Group - Exhibit Reception

Santa Fe Book Arts Group - Opening Exhibit Reception

Santa Fe Book Arts
“Celebration of the Book”
Exhibition at Santa Fe Public Library

All three City of Santa Fe Public Libraries are hosting an exhibit of contemporary book art from Monday, October 2, through Saturday, October 28, 2023. The “Celebration of the Book” will be held in conjunction with “National Book Month.” All of the artists represented in the exhibit are members of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group or Libros New Mexico Book Arts Guild. They use a wide range of materials, designs, and techniques to create original works of sculptural, two-dimensional, or multi-dimensional book art. 

You can view the exhibits during the libraries’ usual open hours, which are Monday, 10 am to 6 pm; Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm; and Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. Attendance is free for both the exhibits and the receptions, which are listed below. 

The Main Library is at 145 Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501. The public is invited to a reception on Thursday, October 5, from 5 pm to 7 pm. 

The Southside Library is at 6599 Jaguar Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87507. The public is invited to a reception on Thursday, October 12, from 5 pm to 7 pm. 

The Oliver La Farge Library is at 1730 Llano Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505. The public is invited to a reception and book arts drop-in workshop on Friday, October 6, from 2 pm to 5pm.

The exhibits and receptions will kick off a six-month “Celebration of the Book” that includes many events, culminating with an exhibit at Santa Fe Community College in early 2024. To view a list of all events, visit https://santafebag.org/2023-2024-celebration-of-the-book-events/. 

The Santa Fe Book Arts Group is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides resources and opportunities for book artists to learn and share the skills of their craft. BAG consists of about 200 members who participate in monthly meetings, workshops, exhibits, and collaborative projects. https://santafebag.org/

Santa Fe Book Arts
“Celebration of the Book”
Free Book Arts Workshops being offered at Santa Fe Public Library!

Members of Santa Fe Book Arts Group are providing several free book arts workshops for all ages at the Santa Fe Public Libraries during National Book Month.

Saturday, September 30, 1-3pm, Southside Library
"Make a Book, Read a Book" with Marcia Moore
Enjoy a creative afternoon combining pictures and words to make a one of a kind book.
All ages Welcome.

Friday, October 6, 2-4pm, La Farge Library
Drop-in Book Arts
“Flip and Flag: 2 Artist's Books” with Julie Filatoff and Helen Fabel
You will learn to make one or two easy books that look complicated. Create a one-sheet book with a see-through tunnel and a flag book that opens in a cool way and makes noise. No experience needed! As time permits, you can decorate your books with lots of art supplies. All ages Welcome

Saturday, October 21, 1-3pm, La Farge Library
“Reach for the Stars” with Helen Fabel and Barb Macks
Create an origami star book which folds into a simple book.
Decorate, embellish, and fill with messages and wishes! All ages welcome.

Saturday, October 21, 1-3pm, Main Library
"Nature Journals" with Lynn Grimes
Nature journaling is a creative, meaningful activity for all ages- child to adult. We will construct a stick bound journal with a personalized cover and learn about basic ideas for getting started. The workshop is good for individuals, families, teachers, and all who are interested in - or want to pay more attention to the natural world.

Saturday, October 28, 1-3pm. Main Library
"Make a Book, Read a Book" with Marcia Moore & Brooke Remmert
Enjoy a creative afternoon combining pictures and words to make a one of a kind book. All ages welcome.

 Learn about the Santa Fe Book Arts Group (BAG) at https://santafebag.org/about/

Image: "Merchants of the Mediterranean" by Roberta Lutgens, one of the artworks that will be on exhibit at the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Public Libraries from October 2 through October 28, 2023. The exhibit features works by members of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group.