(in person): Finding Common Ground: Artist Reception

375 Rhode Island Street,San Francisco CA 94103

19 November, 2021

Description

Join SFCB as we celebrate the artists and work of the exhibition "Finding Common Ground"! Celebrating twenty five vibrant years, San Francisco Center for the Book has served as a space for individuals and groups to come together, explore ideas, and encourage each other within the field of artists’ books. The exhibition Finding Common Ground focuses on the collaborations and communities of practice SFCB has witnessed or fostered over the past twenty five years. The idea of “finding common ground” is a unique occurrence taking place when people gather, share information, and experiment -- core tenants of SFCB’s mission. Print collectives, artist think tanks, individuals working collaboratively: all are prime examples of idea exchange and creative spark. Work in the exhibition focuses on collectives, working groups, collaborations, and projects, each with a connection of some sort to SFCB. By highlighting collaborative processes and sharing creation stories related to the works, gallery visitors gain a deeper understanding of how each artist works and the role that SFCB has played in their work. Details about the exhibition can be found here. _______________________________________________________________________________________ EVENING OF EVENT PROTOCOL: Attendance for this event will be limited, in order to maintain distancing for gallery visitors.Registration for this event is mandatory; drop in guests will not be allowed. Attendees will be required to check in at the time of arrival.Registered attendees will be asked to present proof of vaccination and a government issued ID at the time of check in. If you cannot show proof of vaccination, you will not be admitted to the event.SFCB’s gallery (indoors) will be open for viewing; artist reception will take place in SFCB’s back parking lot; masks are required when attendees are indoors.In case of rain, event will be rescheduled. San Francisco Center for the Book is a center of inspiration for the book arts world, featuring the art & craft of letterpress printing, bookbinding, and artists' bookmaking. We are dedicated to the art of the book! San Francisco Center for the Book offers more than 300 book arts workshops annual in our fully equipped print studio, arts and crafts room, and bindery. From introductory and project-based workshops to Core Certificate programs and master classes, San Francisco Center for the Book offers workshops that provide learning opportunities at all levels and span a wide range of book arts, including bookbinding and letterpress printing using traditional methods, as well as cutting-edge and experimental forms. San Francisco Center for the Book is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. The generosity of individual contributors combined with grants from foundations and government agencies fund out educational initiatives, public programs and exhibitions.