KBAC Events

John Kollig: DADA Prints
Sept. 10-25

Opening reception Sept 10, 6–9 p.m. during Art Hop.
Gallery hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment

John Kollig, the first KBAC Resident Artist for 2010, has been working in our studio since January to create a series of printed images.

Kollig received his MFA in painting from Western Michigan University and has exhibited his work widely in Michigan. In 2009 he was invited to participate in the Seventh Annual Biennale of Art in Florence, Italy.

About this new work Kollig says:

“The images, all appropriated, are used in combinations of monotype, transfer, collage, and drawing. The process of using mixed media was through intuition and random selection. Nothing was planned. The only criteria for choosing an image were my personal taste and aesthetic. The whole series was worked simultaneously. There is no narrative or context for this work that I was consciously thinking.”

For more information about Kollig’s work visit: www.johnkolligfineart.com
 
Please join us to celebrate this fresh new body of work.

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Poets in Print: Joel Craig and Arra Lynn Ross
Saturday, Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m.

Joel Craig and Arra Lynn Ross present readings from their work on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. Broadsides featuring the poet's work will be created by KBAC artists Jeff Evergreen and Katie Platte and will be available during the event for sale and signing along with other works by the poets. Broadsides from other "Poets in Print" events and other book arts creations are also available for sale. This event is free and refreshments are served. Doors open at 6:30.

Joel Craig’s chapbook Shine Tomorrow is available from Lost Horse Press. His poems have appeared in Lungfull!, GutCult, A Public Space, Zoland Poetry, Rabbit Light Movies, Fence, and others. He is the poetry editor at MAKE: A Literary Magazine, and co-founder and curator of the Danny’s Reading Series—where he lives—in Chicago.

Arra Lynn Ross is the author of the book Seedlip and Sweet Apple (Milkweed Editions, 2010), and has published work in Harper’s Ferry, Spoon River Poetry Review, Beloit Poetry Journal, Alimentum, and Linebreak. Her work has also appeared on Verse Daily and the Academy of American Poets' Poem-a-Day. She earned her PhD in creative writing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and teaches creative writing at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan.

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Guest Artists: Peter and Donna Thomas
September 23-25

Book artists Peter and Donna Thomas, the authors and illustrators of More Making Books By Hand, visit us this summer in their custom-made gypsy van "bookmobile" to present workshops and a lecture. Renowned as creators of miniature and artists’ books since 1977, they have produced over 125 limited editions and 300 one-of-a-kind books, found in collections around the globe. They are active in the Miniature Books Society and the Friends of Dard Hunter and reside in Santa Cruz, California.

Lecture--Dodge Trucks or Gypsy Wagons: The Literary Book as a Work of Art
Kalamazoo Public Library, Van Duesen Room, 315 S. Rose Street
Thurs., Sept. 23, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

“A literary book is to our Dodge truck as an Artists’ Book is to our Gypsy Wagon. One gets you somewhere practical the other takes you somewhere magical.” —Peter Thomas

Peter Thomas talks about artists’ books, sharing examples of many books he has produced over the years in collaboration with his wife. He will also sing a song or two on his ukulele book (yes, you read that correctly!).

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“Poets in Print” at the KBAC

The Kalamazoo Book Arts Center sponsors “Poets in Print”, a series of readings by outstanding poets in the midwest. Broadsides and chapbooks created by KBAC member artists featuring poet's and other works are for sale at each event. Exhibits of different artist's work are on display in the KBAC gallery for viewing before and after each event. Readings are free and open to the public. Below are details about our past events. See the sidebar for a listing of coming events.

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Past “Poets in Print” Events

Aug. 12, 2010: Janée J. Baugher and Michael Sikkema
Broadside artists: Jeff Abshear and Katie Platte

June 12, 2010: Joyelle McSweeney and Johannes Göransson
Broadside artists: Michael Dunn and Katie Platte

April 17, 2010: Kristi Maxwell and Michael Rerick
Broadside artists: Christopher Arendt and Jeff Evergreen

March 13, 2010: David Dodd Lee and Mary Ann Samyn
Broadside artists: Katie Platte and Michelle Webster

Jan. 16, 2010: Cindy St. John and Rob Schlegel
Broadside artists: Mary Brodbeck and Jeff Evergreen

Nov. 21, 2009: Karyna McGlynn, James Shea and Natt Slawson
Broadside artists: Katie Platte, Jeff Rybicki and Vicki VanAmeyden

Sept. 12, 2009: John Gallaher, Wayne Miller and Michael Robins / Broadside artists: Jeff Abshear, Michael Dunn and Katie Platte

July 18, 2009: Nancy Elmers and Bill Olsen
Broadside artists: Jeff Abshear and Katie Platte

May 16, 2009: Matt Hart, Gina Myers and Roy Seeger
Broadside artist: Jeff Abshear

April 11, 2009: Carrie Olivia Adams, Janet Holmes and Rauan Klassnik / Broadside artist: Katie Platte

March 21, 2009: Tara Bray, Aaron McCollough and Jennifer K. Sweeney / Broadside artist: Katie Platte

Feb. 21, 2009: Chad Sweeney book release and reading

Jan. 17, 2009: Chad Sweeney, Adam Clay and Jennifer K. Sweeney.

Nov. 15, 2008: Lily Brown, Amanda Nadelberg and Joshua Marie Wilkinson / Broadside artist: Nikkita Cohoon

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