THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS ~ Sketchbook project
Okay, I got involved with a sketchbook project through the ArtHouse Co-op. They send you a book with a bar code, your name, location and a topic.
The Sketchbook Project: Library
Sketchbooks offers a glimpse into an artist’s life, which is why we want to make a publicly accessible library of sketchbooks that people can browse, peruse, and check out. We think that this sketchbook collection has the potential to open a new line of communication between the artist and the viewer, since the experience of making and viewing are both so personal. Anyone can sign up to receive a sketchbook. Before joining our permanent collection, sketchbooks will be exhibited at select galleries across the US.
Project goal
The library will house thousands of sketchbooks from artists that reside all over the globe. We’ll be touring around the United States with the collection starting in April, followed by a permanent location for the library in 2010.
A Permanent Collection 
Your sketchbook will become part of our permanent library. Sign up receive a blank sketchbook marked with a barcode that links it to a searchable database. When you send your completed book back to us, it will be included in the library. Future library patrons will be able to browse books alphabetically, by location, theme, etc.
So….the deadline to send it back in is October first, I think. I thought it would help me to stretch my creativity muscles in between paintings. I also have to hang a show in November, so I really need to get to cracking! Unfortunately, this usually means shutting out the world a little more than usual. My energy level is not like it used to be! The phone and doorbell and all that stuff will have to take the backseat for a little while. See? I have to suffer for my art!!! (HA!)
08/30/2009 at 3:31 pm
This sounds intriguing…good for you. How are you feeling, by the way. See ya on FB
09/14/2009 at 8:01 pm
Hmmmmm I like the concept…
Now I have to decide which side of the tracks I’m from.
LOL…I think we both know the most likely side it will be.
As always…I remain your fan!
Hugs
V
03/01/2010 at 8:25 pm
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