Friday, January 21, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Lecture and Conversation: “To be Published or Self Publish: A Publishing Primer” with Darius Himes and Mary Virginia Swanson, followed by a Conversation with special guests Mark Klett and Lisa M. Robinson.

Cost: $35.00 (012111 Lecture)
Students: $25.00 (012111 Lecture-student)

The traditional publishing path has the advantage of a highly specialized team that brings experience with design, production, marketing and distribution systems to the table. In a self-publishing scenario you can create exactly the book you envision, but without the input and expertise of seasoned professionals at a publishing house. Which scenario is best for you?   

In this presentation, coauthors Darius Himes and Mary Virginia Swanson will provide an overview of both avenues to publishing toward helping artists in determining the pros/cons of each as they relate to their own projects.

Immediately following their talk, Himes and Swanson will be joined by special guests MARK KLETT and LISA M. ROBINSON, both of whom have had experience with bringing their artwork to publication.  

Register now to reserve your space (limited seats available) in either the lecture or seminar

Saturday, January 22,  9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Seminar:“Publish Your Photography Book: An In-Depth Look” with Darius Himes and Mary Virginia Swanson

Cost: $195.00 (includes signed copy of Publish Your Photography Book, Princeton Architectural Press, Winter 2011 (upon publication) (012211 Seminar)
* COMBINED RATE for both Friday evening and Saturday’s Seminar $215.00 * (012122 Lecture & Seminar)
Students: $175.00/195.00 (012211 student) / (012222 student)

In this one-day seminar, Himes and Swanson will offer participants an in-depth overview of the publication process, from concept through production and on to marketing the printed title. They will share resources from their forthcoming title, Publish Your Photography Book (Princeton Architectural Press, Winter 2011).

Register now to reserve your space (limited seats available) in either the lecture or seminar

Sunday, January 23, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Consultations:

MARY VIRGINIA SWANSON and co-author DARIUS HIMES will offer a limited number of consultations/project reviews to those who attend their comprehensive one-day seminar "Publish Your Photography Book" (1/22/11). Appointments are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; fee is $150 for ½ hour meeting to discuss your work with Himes and Swanson together. 

Please contact Mary Virginia Swanson directly to schedule a session: mvs@mvswanson.com 

About the Forthcoming Publication:  

Publish Your Photography Book (Princeton Architectural Press, Spring 2011) is the first book to demystify the process of producing and publishing a book of photographs. Industry insiders Darius Himes and Mary Virginia Swanson survey the current landscape of photography book publishing and point out the many avenues to pursue and pitfalls to avoid. This expert guide is organized in six sections covering: the rich history of the photo book; an overview of the publishing industry; an intimate look at the process of making a book; a close review of how to market a photography book; a case-studies section built around discussions and interviews with published photographers; and a final section presenting a wealth of resources and information to aid in the understanding of the publishing world. Publishing Your Photography Book also includes a number of additional interviews and contributions from industry professionals, including artists, publishers, designers, packagers, editors, and other industry experts who openly share their publishing experiences. 
 
About the Presenters:
 
Darius Himes was a founding editor of photo-eye Booklist and is a cofounder of Radius Books, a nonprofit company publishing books on the visual arts. Himes is also a lecturer, consultant, and writer who has contributed to numerous publications.  www.dariushimes.com 
 
Mary Virginia Swanson is a consultant who helps photographers find the strengths in their work and identify appreciative audiences for their prints, exhibitions and licensing placement. Her writings, seminars and lectures have proven to aid photographers in moving their careers to the next level.  www.mvswanson.com 

About the Special Guests, Friday Evening: 

Photographer Mark Klett has authored or co-authored 13 published titles, the most recent of which is SAGUAROS (2007, Radius Books). Klett contributed to Publish Your Photography Book on the subject of preparing one’s artwork for the printing process. For his last four books, Klett provided all digital files for the printer, and for three of them made the color separations and the duotone files for B&W. He and collaborator Byron Wolfe are completing work on their "Charting the Canyon" project this winter for a touring exhibition from the Phoenix Art Museum and forthcoming publication; the work can be seen at www.klettandwolfe.com Klett is a Regents Professor of Art at Arizona State University whose work is widely exhibited and collected. 

Photographer Lisa M. Robinson’s first monograph, SNOWBOUND, was published in 2008 (Kehrer Verlag); numerous one-person exhibitions occurred surrounding its publication.   SNOWBOUND is featured as a “Case Study” within Publish Your Photography Book, speaking to her utilization of print-on-demand technology to edit and sequence her work as the project was being completed, and shares her experiences surrounding production and marketing her first monograph.  Robinson is based in Tucson; her website can be found at www.lisamrobinson.com

FEBRUARY 12th, 10am-6pm

LOVE FEST:
Valentines day card making: 10am-5pm

Come to Art Intersection and create your own hand made card for a loved one in your life. We are stocked with the most scrumptious hand made papers, ribbons, and embellishments to make your cards cherished collectibles. To show our love, the first card is free!

FEBRUARY 12th 1-6pm DIY Workshops:

Register for all 4: 60.00 (includes all materials)
Single workshops: 20.00 each (includes all materials)

Erasure Love Poems: 1-2pm
Instructor: Julie Hampton

If you struggle with coming up with original love poems for your sweetheart, here's a technique that will have you creating poems that speak from your heart, but don't have you staring for hours at a blank page. Erasure poems use already existing text from old books, magazines, and other printed matter. The poet intuitively "erases" the words on the page that don't resonate. What's left is an expression of love that rings true for the poet. The words can be kept in their original format on the page or reformatted onto a new page with original lines, punctuation and enjambment. Come find out what your heart wants to say in a world of existing words.

Handmade Journal: The Heart’s Desire: 2-3pm

Create a functional Japanese side stitch journal using beautiful handmade papers to record all your heart’s desires.

Love Cuffs: 4-5pm
Instructor: Julie Hampton

Inspired by the Buddhist practice of nonattachment, love cuffs are made and worn with love and then, in the spirit of generosity, passed on to loved ones, colleagues, or strangers who appreciate your creations. Learn how to transform and repurpose wool sweaters, left-over yarn, buttons and felting needles to create a one of a kind cuff and experience the joy and freedom of wearing and giving away your creations

Card making: Spread the Love: 5-6pm

Making your own cards may seem like an indulgence but imagine the thrill of opening a unique handmade card, one of which you know will be cherished. You will be shown how to make envelopes from existing materials, how to embellish plain recyclable paper using images from ephemera &discarded books. A wide variety of media and materials will be available to complete your own unique designs.