The
New Mexico Capitol Rotunda Gallery in Santa Fe is hosting an exhibit of
contemporary book art from Friday, September 4, through Friday, December 11,
2015. All of the 65 artists represented in the exhibit are members of the Santa
Fe Book Arts Group (BAG). They all use a wide range of materials, designs, and
techniques to create original works of sculptural or multi-dimensional book
art. Dr. Cynthia Sanchez, Executive Director of the Capitol Art Foundation, is
the curator and juror. This is the sixth time that the Capitol Art Foundation
has invited Santa Fe BAG to exhibit.
The
public is invited to a reception on Friday, September 18, from 4:00 pm to 6:00
pm. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Attendance is free for both the reception and the exhibit.
The
exhibit of contemporary book art is the highlight of the Santa Fe Book Art
Celebration, which features a wide range of events and activities open to the
public. These include hands-on workshops, lectures, presentations, tours,
demonstrations, art sales, and receptions. For more information and a full list
of events, please visit the Book Arts Group website, www.santafebag.org, or email RotundaShow@gmail.com.
New Mexico’s State Capitol building is at the northwest
corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail. For more information about
the Capitol Art Foundation call (505) 986-4589, or visit www.nmcapitolart.org.
The Santa Fe Book Arts Group provides resources and
opportunities for book artists to learn and share the skills of their craft.
BAG consists of about 200 members who participate in workshops, exhibits, and
collaborative projects.
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