May 2010 Events
Of Interest
2.25.10 - 5.31.10 | Creation: Tim Rollins & K.O.S.
Creation, a portfolio of prints & text, is a collaboration of 60 “voices” by Tim Rollins & K.O.S. (Kids of Survival) done in 2004 during a residency at Pyramid Atlantic in Washington, D.C. Also involved were master printmaker Pepe Coronado & master papermaker, BAG member Mary M. Ashton, whose portfolio is on loan for exhibit at UW. Read more...
Of Interest
May 4-5, 2010 | Seattle Premier of Typeface
In an age of digital design and portable media, this new documentary explores the twilight of an analog craft and the small town museum that once was a thriving center of the printing industry. With a special introduction by guest Jim Moran (Director of The Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum) and opportunity to purchase Hamilton prints. Read more...
BAG Lecture
May 5, 2010 | Edward Johnston's USA visit in 1898
Andrew Johnston will lecture about his grandfather, Edward Johnston, world-famous lettering artist and Edward's trip across the USA and Canada in 1898. Andrew is stopping at some of Edward's travel spots [Chicago, Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver, B. C.]and giving presentations based on Edward's letters about his travels. Read more...
Of Interest
May 30, 2010 | Print Picnic at Smoke Farm
We are pleased to announce the second annual Print Picnic at the Abactors’ Hideout. Please join us on the farm for a tour of the letterpress shop, a turn on our press and a romp in the field. Light refreshments will be served. Additional picnic and swim accessories are welcome. The Abactors’ Hideout is a letterpress print shop in a remod Read more...