Step into the Library and you'll immediately be greeted by a 40-foot-long wall filled from floor to ceiling with contributions to the Sketchbook Project. The Sketchbook Project is an evolving library of artists' journals from more than 100 countries across the globe. Participation is open to everyone: Artists sign up to receive a blank sketchbook, then fill it up and send it back. The results are cataloged in the Brooklyn Art Library and exhibited to the public in person and online.
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| "Mystery Maps" by Noelle Oki |
If you're feeling curious and itching to sketch, you're in luck: The Sketchbook Project Limited Edition Vol. 1 is accepting new participants right now! Open to just 5,000 participating artists, the Limited Edition is an experiment inspired by the Sketchbook Project. Every contributor to the Limited Edition Vol. 1 will be included in a series of art books documenting the project and each sketchbook will be exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Library. Together, the book series will provide insight into the imagination and process of each artist participating in the project and present an interpretive portrait of the Sketchbook Project community. Bound by the Brooklyn Art Library Press and hand-finished in the Library's own Williamsburg workshop, the book series will be published in the fall of 2012.
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| "Happy Thoughts" by Sara Gray |
We're excited to spread the word about the Sketchbook Project and happy to welcome them to the Cavalcade. It's a great example of the creative community working together to produce something wonderful — and supporting other artists and artisans in return.
Don't forget to drop by the Brooklyn Art Library before or after your visit to the Cavalcade and be sure to tell them The {NewNew} sent you!
Brooklyn Art Library
103A N 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11249
(718) 388-7941
www.brooklynartlibrary.com
Open everyday from 12-8pm>
The Sketchbook Project
www.thesketchbookproject.com
5 comments:
this looks like a very interesting project!
I've read about the sketchbook project before, and it is awesome! I'm inspired to contribute myself.
Amazing ! I will definitely be stopping by the Brooklyn Art Library next time I'm in the neighborhood. I've walked by it before and been intrigued by all the books but never had the time to stop in.
such a cool project - amazing that they are sponsoring the event!
what a great idea! i love that it is global...crafty peeps from all over the world...i love it!
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