READER’S ART 7

FRUGAL FINDS FOR PRUDENT COLLECTORS

March 2nd-April 28th, 2007

Did you know that you can own original works of art for as little as $3? You can!
In the seventh year of Reader’s Art, a national ( and sometimes international) survey show of artist’s books, the theme is FRUGALITY. Artists from around the world were asked to submit original artist’s books that met one of two criteria:

Books on any theme, priced below $100.00
Books on the theme of FRUGALITY, for any price.

Twenty-one artists or art collectives from eleven states and Great Britain intend to be part of this show. Four artists, in particular, will be showing in-depth. Local artist: Tim Abel, Illinois artist: Karen Hanmer, Colorado artist: Alicia Bailey, and Iowa artist: Emily Martin. Tim Abel is new to the Susan Hensel Gallery, showing works with an emphasis on sculptural as well as textual characteristics. Emily Martin, Karen Hanmer, and Alicia Bailey have all shown with Susan Hensel since before her move to Minnesota in 2002. They have all exhibited, have taught, or will teach at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book Building.

This show has several special elements this year. For the second year the students of Hudson High School, in Hudson, WI, will exhibit their books. In addition to the opening on March 2, there are two free events scheduled.

Friday, March 16th at 7 pm

THE CRIT SQUAD

( Mary Bergs, Barbara Gilhooly, Theresa Handy, Monica Reede, Patty Scott, Carolyn Swiszcz, Michon Weeks )

are offering FREE CRITIQUES. They ask, “Are you stuck at an impasse?” Bring your problem-creation for help. Or come and watch us do it with our own work?

Monday, April 16, 7 pm

well, known book artists, Peter and Donna Thomas will be in town from California to share their work with you. They will be presenting a FREE gallery talk:

ARTISTS BOOKS ARE THE BEST BARGAIN IN THE ART WORLD

The two of them are best known for their miniature limited edition artist’s books on a variety of topics. They are also the authors of the book More Making Books by Hand.