EXHIBITION

Counterform 2007
February 2nd through March 30th

Utah bookmakers are invited to submit work for Counterform, the Book Arts Program’s sixth annual juried book exhibition. For the first time, Counterform is open to all Utah bookmakers, including professional, amateur, and student book artists. From the witty to the sublime, the poignant to the preposterous, Counterform books are fresh and inspiring. Be part of an ongoing tradition and celebrate book arts in Utah!    

Please indicate your intent to enter by sending an email to Marnie Powers-Torrey at marnie.torrey@utah.edu. An entry form and further information will be sent in response to the intent to enter. Entries are due Friday, January 19th at 4:30 pm. THE EXHIBITION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Place: Marriott Library wall cases, levels 1 & 2
Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 to
midnight; Friday, 7:00 to 8:00, Saturday, 9:00 to 8:00,
Sunday, 10:00 to midnight.

Please visit www.lib.utah.edu for holiday and University of
Utah closures. For more information, please contact Marnie
at 801.585.9191 or marnie.torrey@utah.edu.

COSPONSORED EXHIBITION

The Guild of Bookworkers 100th Anniversary Exhibition
February 9th through March 18th

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Book Arts Program present The Guild of Book Workers 100th Anniversary Exhibition. Highlighting the recent work of some of the best bookbinders and book artists in the United States, the books in this exhibition represent traditional fine bindings, pop-ups, sculptural forms, and other outstanding examples of book work today. Materials used in these innovative books range from aluminum to leather to PVC. Printmaking methods, calligraphy, photography, and other techniques produce both text and imagery.

Founded in 1906, The Guild of Book Workers is dedicated to promoting excellence in the art and craft of fine book production. Today, the one thousand members of the Guild seek to raise public awareness of the hand book arts and sound book conservation and restoration.

Place: Utah Museum of Fine Arts,
John and Marsha Price Museum Building, University of Utah
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 to 5:00;
Wednesday, 10:00 to 8:00; Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 to 5:00;
closed Mondays and holidays. Free admission first Wednesday
of every month. For more information, contact the Utah Museum
of Fine Arts at 801.581.7332 or visit www.umfa.utah.edu.

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