Welcome to LIBROS

LIBROS is New Mexico’s Book Arts Guild offering a variety of inspiration for both traditional and experimental artist’s books. We hold regular meetings on the 1st Saturday of the month, as well as annual and special exhibits. We welcome new members and guests – please see our Calendar page for a list of upcoming meetings.

2012 Annual Members Exhibit

April 2 – May 31, 2012

The theme for this year’s LIBROS annual show will be Journeys, Inner and Outer. It will be held at the Albuquerque Main Public Library (2nd Floor, 501 Copper Ave NW) in downtown Albuquerque.

Each LIBROS member may enter TWO books (we have much less space this year than in our past shows). There is no time limit on this show, so what wonderful books have you made from your Life’s Journeys, out in the great wide world or inside your own psyche, that you would like to show to the public. (If you think you have a good image to use for the publicity, please send it to Esther Feske.)

Next Meeting

See our Calendar page for more programs for 2012.

Saturday, February 4, 9am–12noon

2011–12 Collaborative Book

Vicki Bolen & Dale Harris

Our annual collaborative project this year is a “Charmed Valentine Exchange” featuring a handmade square, lidded box to house your collected Valentines.

Make Valentines from 5” x 5” card stock, one thickness, one or both sides decorated (flat, collage only, not dimensional) to exchange with others at the February meeting. Include your poetry or Valentine sentiment on your card. At the last count there were 26 artists participating so please make 28 cards (includes two for the LIBROS archives). Remember to also bring 28 charms or beads to exchange as well.

The box preparations began at the January meeting when we glued the walls together from pre-cut book board.

At the Saturday, February 4th meeting, we’ll finish by wrapping the box sides and lid with the paper that you bring. Think colorful, specialty papers that co-ordinate well; we supplied dimensions for a cut list at the January meeting.

Charms! Another feature of the box is a charm collection on the lid, also an exchange, supplied by each participant. Charms can be Milagros, buttons, or something else small with a hole for stringing. When we know how many are participating, you’ll know how many charms you need.

So we will supply the cut box parts, and you’ll bring your valentines, charms and paper to cover the box. We’ll send a cut list with box dimensions and a photo soon. 

Contacts: Dale Harris (242-4930) or Vicki Bolen (710-7524).