|
|
Additional Activities
Wednesday, June 4
If you are flying through Minneapolis and have an extra day, stop by Minnesota Center for Books Arts/Open Book for two events with founding CBAA member Karen Wirth. 1011 Washington Ave, Minneapolis MN
Karen Wirth Artist Talk and Conversation with Clif Meador
Open Book Performance Hall: Wednesday June 4, 6–8pm
Join us for an artist talk with 2024 McKnight Book Artist Fellow Karen Wirth, as she reflects on her transformative fellowship year. The talk will be followed by a conversation with visiting book artist Clifton Meador, exploring the concept of place in artists’ books—particularly in relation to Wirth’s recent travels to the Arctic, her research, and new book work. A reception and visit to the gallery follows the talk.
Building / Books : A Retrospective Exhibition by Karen Wirth
MCBA Main Gallery: Tues–Sat, 10am–5pm, Thursday 8pm on June 4, and Sunday, 11am–3pm.
Wirth’s architectural book-related works read as poetic stanzas truly displaying what architectural storytelling is. The exhibition in the Main Gallery expands into MCBA’s Outlook Gallery and Open Book's Literary Commons. Wirth’s expansive practice—ranging from book to public art to book-related installation—positions this exhibition to encompass the values of Open Book as a fully public building where under one roof people hand bind handmade paper, write poetry, and publish a full spectrum of literary work.
Thursday, June 5
If you are in Madison on Thursday and are not taking a tour or workshop, here is a list of exhibitions and museums within walking distance of Memorial Union, the main conference venue
MATERIAL INQUIRY: Handmade Paperworks
Work by recent graduate students and affiliates of the Design Studies Department, School of Human Ecology, UW-Madison
Ruth Davis Design Gallery, Nancy Nicholas Hall
Co-Curated by Veronica Pham and Mary Hark
Exhibition Opening Reception: Thursday: 3-5 PM:
The Design Studies MFA program has consistently drawn artists and designers working within the expansive area of Fiber and Material Studies. With mentorship from Professor Mary Hark, the following artists bring a textile sensibility to hand papermaking within their practice, through their rising professional and graduate school experience. Additionally, several artists represented have been contributors to our program. The works in this exhibition consider ways in which handmade paper is both a traditional and experimental textile medium for interdisciplinary exploration.
MATERIAL INQUIRY: Handmade Paperworks
Work by undergraduate students in the Design Studies Department, School of Human Ecology, UW-Madison
3rd floor Hallway Gallery, Nancy Nicholas Hall
Other Art Museum to visit within walking distance of Memorial Union
Chazen Art Museum
750 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706
Hours: 10:00-7:00 on Thursdays
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State St, Madison, WI 53703
Hours: 12:00-9:00 on Thursdays
Kohler Art Library 160 Conrad A. Elvehjem Building 800 University Ave. Madison WI 53706
Friday, June 6
Embracing the Tangible
CBAA Members Exhibition
May 23–June 11
Art Lofts Gallery
Art Lofts
111 N Frances Street
Co-Curated by AB Gorham and Meri Page
The reception for this exhibition will be on Friday, June 6, 6:00-7:30. Awards will be announced at the reception.
Recent Works: Printmaking, Book Art and Paper at UW Madison
Work by faculty and MFA students in the Printmaking, Book Art and Papermaking Area and selected guest artists
May 23-June 11
Back Space Gallery
Art Lofts
111 N Frances Street
This exhibition will share the reception with the CBAA members exhibition, Friday, June 6, 6:00-7:30.
Sunday, June 8
Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum
The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum in Two Rivers, WI will be hosting a special museum tour and workshop on Sunday, June 8th for CBAA conference goers who would like to visit this important and historic museum while in Wisconsin. Two Rivers is a 2.5-hour drive from Madison and people interested in this option must provide their own transportation. Click here for more information!
|
