Opening Friday: Elsi Vassdal Ellis
Intersections and Detours
February 3 - March 10, 2012
Elsi Vassdal Ellis holds a very distinguished record here at 23 Sandy Gallery: she has been selected for every national juried book arts show we have produced since we opened the gallery five years ago. She also won the Gallery Choice Award for our Pop-Up Now show. We are thrilled to honor her with a solo show of her powerful, thought-provoking artist books. Her limited edition artist books and broadsides are powerful, important and provocative, frequently dealing with topics of war, genocide and women's rights.
Please join us for an artist talk with Elsi Vassdal Ellis, Saturday, February 4 at 4:00 p.m. More info below.
Click here to see a full online catalog of Elsi's work.
Also Showing:Dark River of Stars
A Book Launch and Exhibition Featuring Oregon Poet Laureate Paulann Petersen
23 Sandy Gallery is pleased to celebrate the launch of Dark River of Stars, a limited-edition artist book produced in collaboration with Oregon Poet Laureate, Paulann Petersen; printmaker, Barbara Mason; and bookbinder, Laurie Weiss. Poems collected in this volume were gifts the poet sent out individually each Valentine’s Day to friends and family over a period of nine years. The book’s title is taken from a line in one of the poems; it’s a metaphor for a signature, for the uniqueness of each human sensibility. The book and it's accompanying broadsides will be on display in the gallery February 3-March 10, 2012.
Please join us for a book launch, reception, and short reading on Saturday, February 11, beginning at 4 p.m. More info below.
Learn more about Dark River of Stars here.
First Friday is this week!
Friday, February 3, 5-8:00 p.m.
Please join us for a First Friday reception for Elsi Vasdal Ellis and Dark River of Stars. Stop by for a glass of wine, a bit of nosh and some great art!
Artist Talk with Elsi Vassdal Ellis
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Elsi Vassdal Ellis will give a visiting artist lecture about her work as a book artist. I heard Elsi talk a few years ago in Seattle and she's amazing. She creates work with strong, well-rounded concepts and a fascinatingly intellectual view on the world. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP not necessary. You can preview her work here.
Dark River of Stars Book Launch, Reception, and Short Reading
Featuring Oregon Poet Laureate Paulann Petersen, Printmaker Barbara Mason and Bookbinder Laurie Weiss
Saturday, February 11, 4 :00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Dark River of Stars, a limited-edition artist book by Oregon Poet Laureate, Paulann Petersen; printmaker, Barbara Mason; and bookbinder, Laurie Weiss. Poems collected in this volume were gifts the poet sent out individually each Valentine’s Day to friends and family over a period of nine years. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP not necessary. More info about the book here.
A Valentine's Day Curated Collection
Love Between the Pages
One of the things we love about the new 23 Sandy Gallery web store is the ability to create Curated Collections of works grouped by themes. Our special Valentine's Day Curated Collection, Love Between the Pages, features artist books from gallery inventory about love, lust, innocence, passion and desire. This special collection includes books by Alicia Bailey, Karen Hanmer, Andrew Huot, Dan Kirchhefer, Amandine Nabarra-Piomelli, Peter and Donna Thomas and more. Stop by the gallery soon if you need a gift for that special someone.
Click here to learn more about Love Between the Pages.
Call for Entries: The Poetic Pen
Celebrating Calligraphy and Poetry
Deadline for Entries: April 20, 2012
23 Sandy Gallery invites you to participate in The Poetic Pen, an international, juried exhibition of calligraphy that uses poetry as its main textual focus. We are accepting unique or editioned wall-hung works, broadsides, artist books, objects and more. Deadline for Entries: April 20, 2012. On view in the gallery June 22 - July 28, 2012 during the Calligraphy Northwest International Calligraphy Conference.
More information and a complete prospectus here.
Special thanks to Carol DuBosch for our Poetic Pen logo.
Mark Your Calendar:
Come Support for the Arts
March 5, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at The Armory
An arts forum with Portland mayoral candidates, Eileen Brady, Charlie Hales, Jefferson Smith and Portland city council Candidates, Amanda Fritz, Mary Nolan and Steve Novick.
Moderated by Randy Gragg of Portland Monthly Magazine, this evening at the Armory will give Portland's passionate and lively arts community the opportunity to get to know these candidates and better understand the impact they could have on arts, culture and creativity in Portland over the next four years. To RSVP or pose a question for Randy's consideration, send an e-mail to rsvp@theartscan.org. More info here.
Gallery Hours and Location
23 Sandy Gallery is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Noon to 6:00 p.m. plus late on First Friday. We are also very generous with appointments outside of gallery hours. Please contact Laura to schedule a visit.
Located at 623 NE 23rd Avenue, just three doors north of Sandy Boulevard in Central Eastside Portland. View a map here.
In This Issue
Also Showing: Dark River of Stars with Paulann Petersen
First Friday is This Week!
Artist Talk with Elsi Vassdal Ellis coming up Saturday
Dark River of Stars Launch Party
Valentine's Day Curated Collection
Call for Entries: The Poetic Pen
Mark Your Calendar: Portland Mayoral and City Council Candidate's Forum
About 23 Sandy
Welcome to 23 Sandy Gallery’s monthly email newsletter announcing upcoming exhibitions and events.
Owned by Laura Russell, 23 Sandy Gallery presents local and national artists working in contemporary book and paper arts, photography and mixed media. The gallery also serves as a community gathering space with lectures, workshops, salons, readings and more. Find out more at www.23sandy.com.
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Need a Space for Meetings or Workshops?
23 Sandy Gallery is available to rent to creative groups for workshops, lectures or meetings. Rental fees are very reasonable and can accommodate up to 25 people. We have tables, chairs, even a projection screen. More info here.
Frolic on First Friday
23 Sandy Gallery hosts our artist receptions most First Fridays from 5-8 p.m. Pick up a map at the gallery for more First Friday openings. Check out the First Friday Guide web site here.
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