Book Works – the Art of the Book!
An exhibit by the Book Arts Guild of Vermont 

Show dates July 1 – July 31, 11-5:00 pm
Artist Reception, July 6, 3-7:00 pm with a free Zine-making workshop!

‘Book Works’ features artwork from members of the Book Arts Guild of Vermont.

Using the book as a format or as material, artists use the
interaction of concept, structure, materials, and content to create a
kind of happening or experience for the reader. The exhibit includes a wide range of techniques and subject matter ranging from repurposed books turned into sculptural shapes to miniature woven paper structures and zines*.

Art work will be on sale throughout the show.

*A zine is a self-published, non-commercial print-work that is typically produced in small, limited batches.  Zines are created and bound in many DIY ways, but traditionally editions are easily reproduced—often by crafting an original “master flat,” and then photocopying, folding, and stapling the pages into simple pamphlets.  Zines may also be sewn, taped, glued—or even exist in unbound and other non-folio formats.  The main rule is that there are no rules!

​People who create zines [“zinesters”] are likely to be more motivated by self-expression and artistic passion than they are by profit: zines are usually inexpensive and sometimes distributed for free or in trade for other zines, goods, and services.

Looking for a fun activity?  Sign up now for an Upcycle Journal Making class with Susan Smereka.