The Illustrated Word: An Exhibit of Letterpress Broadsides
Opening Reception: January 11, 6pm-8pm
Exhibition Dates: January 11 - February 8, 2008
Over the past few years, the “Small Press Movement” in the United States has celebrated a resurgence of traditional printing techniques used to create letterpress broadsides, an art form historically used for making announcments or proclamations. Today, using moveable type and a hand-cranked cylinder press, contemporary printmakers work with visual artists, poets, and writers to create beautifully crafted, limited edition artwork, which showcases both the visual and literary elements of this art form.
Title Sponsor: Nancy Pobanz & David Wade
"The Printing Barn" by Maralyn Crosetto"


The Illustrated Word
Lecture by Sandy Tillcock
Lecture Date: Wednesday, January 23, 7-8:30pm
We invite you to learn more about the art of letterpress broadsides with Sandy Tilcock. Proprietor of lone goose press, a juror for The Illustrated Word exhibit, and a recognized printer and bookmaker, Sandy describes herself as an “unabashed throwback,” saying “the work I do has its roots in an age of printing and publishing when books were rare and honored objects.” Sandy will share her knowledge and passion for printing, as well as discuss the historical context of broadsides and their contemporary creation.