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Guy Robertson: Books, Fraud & Forgery

On April 29, the third lecture in the Alcuin Society Virtual Lecture Series 2021, Teacher, author and consultant in information security and emergency management, Guy Robertson lectured on Books, Fraud & Forgery “Literary fraud and forgery are as old as… Continue Reading →

The Pleasure of Principle: Convention & Craft in Contemporary Fine Press Printing, Crispin Elsted & Jason Dewinetz

On April 29, the second lecture in the Alcuin Society Virtual Lecture Series 2021, Crispin Elsted of Barbarian Press in Mission BC and Jason Dewinetz of Greenboathouse Press in Vernon BC gave a joint presentation “The Pleasure of Principle: Convention… Continue Reading →

A History of the Private Press in Canada by Chester Gryski

On March 25, Chester Gryski presented the premier of the Alcuin Society Virtual Lecture Series 2021, a survey that explores the creative output of Canadian presses. Chester Gryski has been collecting Canadian fine printing for over 40 years, has written… Continue Reading →

Wayzgoose 2021 – virtual presentation

Happy 43rd Wayzgoose! On Saturday, April 24, the second virtual Wayzgoose edition was posted to YouTube: 43rd GPAG WAYZGOOSE Go to the information details about the video to see the full list of artists. The Grimsby Public Art Gallery has been… Continue Reading →

Group of Seven: Graphic Design

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first Group of Seven exhibition in May 1920, the Gallery’s Library and Archives is featuring a display of graphic design items by the original members of the Group of Seven, including books, brochures, exhibition catalogues,… Continue Reading →

RCA Medal 2020 goes to David Carruthers and Denise Lapointe

Congratulations to David Carruthers and Denise Lapointe, owners of Papetrie Saint-Armand in Montreal, the 2020 recipients of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts’ RCA Medal. “Each year the RCA acknowledges an individual(s) who has made an outstanding contribution to the development… Continue Reading →

Printer’s Ink: How many words make a picture?

Artists of the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective will be showing works that are inspired by a poem, proverb or sayings. A variety of printmaking techniques ranging from traditional to contemporary including linocuts, eco-printing, etching and others will be showcased in 2… Continue Reading →

Ottawa Antiquarian Book Fair 2020 – Cancelled

Some of our members received the following message from the organizers of the Ottawa Antiquarian Book Fair. We wish to share it with you: It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of this year’s… Continue Reading →

TOMPE2020

Print London is pleased to announce that this year’s edition of The Ontario Miniature Print Exhibition (TOMPE2020) will take the form of a physical exhibition that will also include several virtual elements. TOMPE2020 will be held at Satellite Project Space… Continue Reading →

William Morris and the Kelmscott Press with Moira Duncan

Thursday, 14 May 2020 at 11 a.m. EDT (Ottawa time) The Institute of Conservation‘s Icon Book & Paper Group Committee are pleased to be able to bring you a series of live streamed talks during these unprecedented times. On Thursday,… Continue Reading →

Wayzgoose 2020 – Virtual Event

Join the Grimsby Public Art Gallery this Saturday April 25th 2020 from your couch! Support the artists by visiting their social media links and online shops. They will be posting a virtual gallery of this wonderful book arts community. Look… Continue Reading →

William Blake 1757-1827: Illustrated Books

An exhibition of illustrated books and related prints by English poet, painter and printmaker, William Blake (1757-1827). Tuesday, January 14, 2020 to Sunday, April 26, 2020. Library and Archives, National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario. More information… Continue Reading →

Wayzgoose 2020

IMPORTANT: In accordance to recommendations set by health officials due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this event has been cancelled. Come and Discover THE POWER & craft OF THE PRESS 2019-2020 Season Saturday, 25 April 2020 9 a.m. to 5 p.m…. Continue Reading →

Book Arts Show and Sale

Due to COVID-19, the Ottawa Book Arts Show and Sale 2020 has unfortunately been cancelled. We had hoped to have it run this year but that will not happen. Full refunds have been issued to vendors. We do hope to… Continue Reading →

The Ottawa Small Press Book Fair, Autumn 2019

span-o (small press action network – ottawa) presents the ottawa small press book fair AUTUMN 2019, TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. When: Saturday, November 23, 2019 Time: Noon till 5 p.m. Where: Jack Purcell Community Centre (on Elgin, at 320 Jack Purcell Lane), Ottawa,… Continue Reading →

La Fab Members’ Christmas Art Show 2019

November 21 to December 29, 2019 The opening is on November 23 from 2 pm to 6 pm. La Fab Arts Centre is located at 212 chemin old chelsea Chelsea QC. Works by some of members and friends will be… Continue Reading →

Food For Thought

Until January 9th 2020, the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers’ Connective presents Food for Thought / Alimenter la réflexion, at the Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35 Stafford Rd (Bells Corners) Ottawa. For gallery hours call 613-596-5783. Participating Artists: Debra James Percival, Rod Restivo,… Continue Reading →

Book Arts Lab Grand Opening

WAYNE JONES, UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, INVITES YOU TO… COME SEE THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE MACODRUM LIBRARY TOURS, REMARKS, AND REFRESHMENTS NOVEMBER 19, 2019 BOOK ARTS LAB SECOND FLOOR, MAIN LEVEL, MACODRUM LIBRARY PARKING AVAILABLE IN LOT P1 5 TO 7… Continue Reading →

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