Japanese Papermaking Festival
Friday, April 14, 2023 1:00pm to 4:30pm
UICB graduate students, Masami Igarashi, and Hideaki Taki will be hosting hands-on workshops connected to the world of handmade paper. Bring your friends, roommates, and family and become a part of this wonderful celebration of the art of hand papermaking.
"Racial Reckoning through Comics" closing event with the Hernandez Bros.
Friday, April 14 10:00am to Saturday, April 15, 2023 6:00pm
Please join us for our last event with some of the most influential artists today, “the Hernandez Bros,” together with Natalia Hernandez and scholars Qiana Whitted (University of South Carolina) and Darieck Scott (UC Berkeley). We will enjoy our guests’ presentations at the Iowa City Public Library as well as a variety of events. On Friday, we will play the Love and Rockets: The Great American Comic Book at Filmscene, a documentary that celebrates 40 years of the artists’ career. This is part of...
Paper Artisan Talk and Q&A
Thursday, April 13, 2023 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join the UI Center for the Book and UI International Programs in welcoming Masami Igarashi and Hideaki Taki to the university. Both artisans will be discussing the types of papers they make in their respective studios, as well as their personal background with the craft. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A and an opportunity to handle and purchase paper from both mills.
Iowa Bibliophiles: New Acquisitions at Special Collections & Archives
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Enjoy an up close look at rare and unique items joining the Special Collections & Archives collection.
Annual William Anthony Conservation Lecture with Yasmeen Khan
Thursday, March 23, 2023 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Hear from trained book conservator Yasmeen Khan as she recounts her experience treating manuscripts and books from various cultures and periods.
A Collaboration With My Former Self - Barry Phipps MFA Talk - School of Art and Art History
Thursday, March 9, 2023 6:00pm
A Collaboration With My Former Self combines photography, drawing, painting, bookbinding, paper making, music, electronics, and kinetic sculpture as he examines his 50-year history as an artist and musician.
Translation
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:00pm
UICB MFA Candidate, Dana King, worked with the Translate Iowa Project and their fellow students to experiment with the adaptation of media and how this may allow people of differing abilities to enjoy exhibits and works together, while also demonstrating the fine art capabilities of a Risograph machine. UICB MFA candidates and Translate Iowa Project members will showcase collaborative zines and broadsides.
Al-Mutanabbi Street Reading
Sunday, March 5, 2023 3:30pm to 4:30pm
A reading dedicated to freedom, equality, and social justice in honor of the Al-Mutanabbi Street (street of book sellers) bombing in Baghdad, Iraq, which occurred on March 5, 2007. This programming is in conjunction with current exhibition Shadow and Light: Honoring Iraqi Academics, now on display in the Old Capitol Museum.
UICB Spotlight - Gallery Walk @ r.s.v.p.
Friday, March 3, 2023 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Join the UICB as we spotlight four faculty members during this Spring's Downtown Iowa City Gallery Walk. Work from Sara T. Sauers, Lexi Janezic, Emily Martin, and Kalmia Strong will be on display at r.s.v.p. at 140 N Linn St on Friday, March 3 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Black Poetry Pop-up
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Explore works of famous Black Poets found in Special Collections and Archives. There will also be a poetry station to make your own works!
place + Trust
Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Thursday, February 16 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Wednesday, February 15 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Tuesday, February 14 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Sunday, February 12 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Saturday, February 11 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust Reception
Friday, February 10, 2023 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Please join us for an artist reception and artist's talk at the K K Merker Gallery in the B Level of North Hall for "place + Trust," an exhibit of a new body of work by Jennifer Miller.
Reception runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with an artist's talk at 6 p.m.
This work explores combinations of handmade paper and text in the forms of sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress printing of a poem titled "Get Out of the Maze," written by Ma Thida. Ma Thida is a Burmese human rights...
place + Trust
Friday, February 10 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Thursday, February 9 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
Iowa Bibliophiles "Casting Fingers, Casting Blame?"
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Join Assistant Professor of Art Meghan O'Connor to hear more about her project involving finger-casting, dart-throwing, stone lithography, screen-printing, and community collaboration!
place + Trust
Wednesday, February 8 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Tuesday, February 7 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Monday, February 6 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Sunday, February 5 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Saturday, February 4 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Friday, February 3 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Thursday, February 2 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Wednesday, February 1 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
place + Trust
Tuesday, January 31 to Friday, February 17, 2023 (all day)
Dates: Jan. 30 through Feb. 17, 2022
Closing Reception: Friday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Talk at 6 p.m.
New body of work by Jennifer Miller exploring paper and text that includes sculptures, banners, pulp paintings, and a letterpress poem written by Ma Thida titled "Get out of the Maze."
Iowa Bibliophiles "Salisbury House Library at Grinnell College: Collection History, Present, and Next Chapter"
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Learn more about the Salisbury House Library Collection at Grinnell College. Learn more about this unique Iowa collection and some of it's 'greatest hits' and favorites.
UI Center for the Book Open House
Friday, December 9, 2022 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Exhibits from UICB studio classes in lettering arts, papermaking, bookbinding, artist books, and letterpress printing will be on display. Work from UICB Faculty will be on display in the K.K. Merker Gallery. Food and drink will be served—all are welcome!
"World Education: Our Stories from Asia and the Pacific Islands"
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:00pm to 8:15pm
From making new friends to acquiring global skills for professional development, hear stories from UI students about their life-changing study abroad experiences in Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Kozo Harvest
Friday, November 11, 2022 (all day)
2022 Kozo Harvest on Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn traditional techniques for processing bark fibers to use in paper making.
UICB MFA Info Session
Friday, November 4, 2022 12:00pm
The UICB will be holding an information session about the program on Nov. 4, 2022 at noon CT via teleconference. Videos and slides, faculty and students: we’ll describe the program, answer questions, and welcome anyone (from the curious to the already-committed applicant) who would like to participate.
UICB & Echizen
Wednesday, October 26 to Saturday, November 5, 2022 (all day)
See work made by University of Iowa Center for the Book students Madison Bennet, Jamie Capps, Tegan Daly, and Chayna Truex made together with UICB Paper Making Specialist and Instructor Nicholas Cladis. As Cladis's inaugural research project at UI, he took the students to Echizen, the paper making village in Japan where he lived and worked for many years before joining the UI faculty. The work is displayed in the K.K. Merker Gallery in North Hall through Nov. 5, and there will be a talk on Nov. 4 at 5:00 PM
Iowa Bibliophiles—Under the Covers: Exploring Book History with Science
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 7:00pm to 8:00pm
How are the sciences, the humanities, and libraries coming together to discover more about cultural artifacts? Learn more about a group at the University of Iowa bringing 21st century technologies to medieval objects in order to uncover their secrets.
The UI Center for the Book presents the Nadia Sophie Seiler Visiting Book Artist: Russell Maret
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 5:30pm
"The Post-Typographic Private Press?"
The British private press holds such a strong gravitational pull over the bibliophilic imagination that it is hard to see that there is a thriving private press tradition in the twenty-first century. Appearance has a lot to do with it: the books of today don’t look like the books of the Kelmscott, Doves, Ashendene or other British presses, so surely they don't fall into the same category. But is a private press book designated by its physical attributes or...
Impermanences
Monday, October 10 to Friday, October 21, 2022 (all day)
Impermances is a group art exhibit curated by University of Iowa Center for the Book MFA candidates Dana King and Jennifer Miller. The themes of the exhibit are loss, change, and grief.
Body of Work, Presented by Katie Kiesewetter
Monday, September 26 to Friday, October 7, 2022 (all day)
Body of Work
UICB certificate student, Katie Kiesewetter, (re)presents Body of Work in the K.K. Merker Gallery Sept. 26 - Oct. 7.
A smaller version of her MA exhibition, originally shown in the Ana Mendieta Gallery in May of this year, this revised and reprised Body of Work explores what installation pieces can look like retrofitted to a new space. Thematically, Body of Work examines the effects of labor on one's identity and being, issues related to the service and hospitality industry, and autobiographical narratives from Katie's own life.
Katie's home department is in the School of Art & Art History where she is pursuing an MFA in graphic design. She is also completing the certificate program in Gender, Women's, & Sexuality Studies in addition to her book art studies at UICB.