Sketchbook Project

It's that time again. I've received my sketchbook for the next project, and it's time to get started. My theme this year is "Facing Forward", and I chose a book with a lovely red cover. It should be an interesting theme to explore. 

So far, 10,000 people - yes that's right - are participating. Imagine that: 10,000 sketchbooks touring the country.

The books will go to Brooklyn, Atlanta, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, and Portland, Maine. I'm excited about Austin - the books will be at the SXSW festival on March 12, my birthday!

There's still time to sign up and some fantastic themes still left. Check it out:

http://arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject

And here's a link to my entry for the last sketchbook project:
http://lifeneedsart.blogspot.com/2010/01/forgetting-to-call-you-back.html

The Sketchbook Project, 2010 Library Tour

What a cool flyer! The folks at Art House Co-op put this together to advertise the Sketchbook Project.

The first show was January 29-30 in Atlanta, and the 6 remaining shows are listed on the flyer. If you happen to be in  Brooklyn, Boston, Los Angeles, St. Louis, or Chicago, stop in and check out a book!

Details about the project and exhibits are on their web site:  

http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject/exhibitions

See my earlier post about my entry for the show:

http://lifeneedsart.blogspot.com/2010/01/forgetting-to-call-you-back.html

more photos are on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeneedsart/sets/72157623130266418/

The Sketchbook Library Exhibit Opens January 29

The Sketchbook Library exhibits open January 29 in Atlanta! After that, it travels to:

January 29 - 30, 2010
Art House Gallery in Atlanta

February 19 - 21, 2010
303Grand in Brooklyn

February 26, 2010
Brooklyn Art Library in Brooklyn

April 8 - 11, 2010
Art and Shelter Gallery at The Salvation Army Alegria in Los Angeles

April 16 - 18, 2010
Soulard Art Market in St. Louis

May 7 - 9, 2010
Home Gallery in Chicago

The complete list of dates and locations is here:
http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject/exhibitions

There are LOTS of entries. Check out these photos:
http://blog.arthousecoop.com/2010/01/sketchbooks-coming-out-of-our-ears/

Might be just my imagination, but I think I see the corner of my sketchbook in the 5th photo down (underneath the heading "Bins!"). Look in the bin in the bottom row, second from the left. Can't you see just a bit of light blue with the word "Forgetting"? That's mine, I'm sure of it!!

Photos of my entry are on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeneedsart/sets/72157623130266418/

If you happen to catch one of the exhibits, I'd highly recommend it. The photos look fantastic!