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Celebrating our 25th year of art and community.
Making and sharing. Learning and teaching.
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Happy New Year!
Welcome to the 25th anniversary year of PaperWorks, a Sonoran Collective. We are beginning this new year in Celebration of our founding in January, 2001. When a small group of dedicated people had a vision of combining the virtues of creative work, shared knowledge, and community experience.
This dedication continues today with the work of our board, the teachers who lead workshops, meet ups and gatherings - and everyone who shows up when called upon to serve. We gather in community and learn new ways of making something beautiful, together. I am so grateful to everyone who helps further our vision.
I love the exchange of knowledge most of all. We constantly learn new ways of doing and making. Taking inspiration from what is shared and transforming what we learn into something unexpected. Then passing on our knowledge with others! It is my hope that we continue this delightful journey together for years to come.
January begins with art openings and celebration. Over 50 members have artwork in the Beneath the Surface show at the Steinfeld Gallery. There are many opportunities to see and be a part of the show. I invite you to join us as we acknowledge this good work and the community that made it.
Our meeting this month is on January 8, a bit delayed because of the holiday. Our speaker, Holley Bakich, a new PaperWorks member, is an incredible artist working in a stunning array of materials. New members are invited to a Meet and Greet after the meeting as well.
I hope you are beginning the year in a grateful, generous space. I look forward to all we will learn and share in the year to come.
Wishing you a year of renewal, discovery and friendship,
Warm Regards,
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Gather with us to Learn, Explore, Share and Grow
Thurs, JAN 8 - Members Meeting
Open to the Public - In Person only
St Francis in the Foothills Church, CELEBRATION ROOM
4625 E. River Rd, NW Corner of River and Swan
9:30 - 10AM: Check-in, informal chat
10 - 10:45AM: Welcome, Announcements, in Memoriam
11AM -12PM: SPEAKER: Holley Bakich
World Mythologies and Storytelling as Artistic Inspiration
12:15 - 1:30PM: Meet and Greet for New PW Members
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
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JAN 2026
1 Membership renewal continues through JAN 31
3 Public Opening, Beneath the Surface, Steinfeld Gallery exhibit, 4 - 8PM
8 PW Meeting (*2nd Thurs), SPEAKER, Holley Bakich
8 In Memoriam presentation at JAN meeting
8 Meet and Greet for New PW Members, 12:15 - 1:30PM
8 Bring in artwork to exchange for You Complete Me Challenge - Scholarship Fundraiser
8 Registration begins for Beata Wehr, Ideas in Artist’s Book Format workshop, [FEB 13]
11 Artists Reception, Steinfeld Gallery exhibit, 2 - 4PM
30 Mykl Wells, Cardboard Lantern workshop, 10AM-4PM, Tucson Pastel Society
31 Last day to renew annual Membership
31 Last day of Beneath the Surface, Steinfeld Gallery exhibit, 12noon - 4PM
10/17/24/31 Steinfeld Gallery exhibit open on SATURDAYS, 12noon - 4PM
FEB
1 Pick up artwork at Steinfeld Gallery, 9 - 10AM
5 PW Meeting - Ginger Burrell speaker, “You Look So Normal”
5 Show and Share, Creative Meetups at PW Meeting
5 Carolyn Congrove, Tips, Tricks and Tools, 12:30 - 2:30PM
13 Beata Wehr, Ideas for Artist Book Format workshop, 10AM - 4PM
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SPEAKER: Holley Bakich
World Mythologies and Storytelling as Artistic Inspiration
Holley Bakich is a multi-faceted artist who wants to tell you a story—either an ancient myth, a religious epiphany, or a tale of a remarkable person—in images and symbols. Craftsmanship, through the use of traditional processes, is her goal. Using beads, sequins, metal leaf as well as leather and fabric, Holley draws upon mythologies and stories from all over the world. The materials, all hand-sewn on leather, fabric or wood take time and patience giving each artwork a part of herself through the meditative creative process. The materials she selects have a tactile quality that elevates the image above two dimensions, shaping and forming the material to last for hundreds of years.
Web: www.holleybakichart.com IG: @holleybak
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MEET & GREET for NEW MEMBERS
Meets at the church
12:15 - 1:30PM
WE INVITE New PaperWorks Members to:
- Share art interests
- Learn more about the art opportunities PaperWorks has to offer
- Enjoy an art activity with demo on making squash books (below)
- Simple snacks provided
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MEMBERS' WINTER
POSTCARD EXCHANGE
continues thru FEB 28, 2026
Postcards can be any size,
any medium, any theme.
Before sending them, take photos of your postcards and email them to: Sue Agnew
A Postcard Slide Show will be presented at our April meeting.
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Beneath the Surface
Paperworks 25th Anniversary Members Exhibit
Steinfeld Gallery
101 West Sixth Street, Tucson, AZ
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JAN 3 | Public Opening - Art Walk, SAT 4 - 8PM
JAN 11 | Artist Reception, 2 - 4PM
JAN 10 / 17 / 24 / 31 | Gallery Open, 12noon - 4PM
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FEB 1 | Pick up Artwork, 9 - 10AM
Exhibit Chair: Stevie Mack
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**********MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DRIVE**********
continues through JAN 31, 2026
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2026 marks our 25th year as a community organization.
Our members are the glue that keeps us connected
and provide the energy and support in sustaining our mission.
We are an organization of kindred spirits, where friendships deepen and where each of us can share and receive knowledge, skills, inspiration and encouragement with one another.
We offer exhibit opportunities, annual art challenges, monthly speaker presentations, postcard exchanges, smaller group explorations in Creative Meetups, workshops taught by members and invited artists, field trips, and scholarship assistance to local college artists on their creative journey.
Individual $40
Dual $55
[more than one adult living in the same household]
Patron $75
JAN 8 meeting: Renewal payments accepted
See Heather McLean at the Membership Table to pay by cash, check or credit card.
Or pay online: Member Renewal LINK
Membership benefits are for one year: JAN 1 - DEC 31
THANK YOU for your participation and support.
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MYKL WELLS
Making Cardboard Sculptured Lanterns
In Person
JAN 30 | 10AM - 4PM (bring a lunch)
Tucson Pastel Society
2447 N. Los Altos Avenue
$125
Contact: Education Committee
IG: @myklwells
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Website:
www.beatawehr.com
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BEATA WEHR
How to Work with Ideas
in an Artist’s Book Format
In Person
FEB 13 | 10AM-4PM (bring a lunch)
Tucson Pastel Society
2447 N. Los Altos Avenue
$125
JAN 8: Registration in person
at PW Meeting
JAN 8: Online Registration at 12noon
Contact: Education Committee
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Carolyn will display and talk about all the tools and products she has learned about over the years.
She will also show you some tricks and reveal some tips to make your mixed media art journey easier and more productive.
You will receive a detailed 4 page list of all the items and ideas talked about. AND a goodie bag!
Bring a pen or pencil for taking notes and a clipboard or sturdy object to write on.
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CAROLYN CONGROVE
Tips, Tricks and Tools
FULL! FEB 5 | 12:30 - 2:30PM
In Person (bring a light lunch)
at the church after the PW Meeting
Contact: Erin Newman
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Proceeds from the Silent Auction will be contributed to the Scholarship Fund. Also PaperWorks members can take advantage of a generous $500 matching fund donation from an anonymous donor when making an individual contribution to the Fund. It's easy to make a donation though our webpage LINK (scroll down) or in person at a meeting.
The PaperWorks Scholarship Program is
a collaboration with the University of Arizona's Graduate Studies in Art and Pima Community College's Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery. Together, we work to support and elevate student artists at both the graduate and undergraduate levels who are working predominantly in paper-based media.
Thank you for
Supporting PaperWorks Scholarships.
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You Complete Me Fundraiser
Supporting the Scholarship Program in a fun, collaborative way
For inspiration, see the 2024
You Complete Me Challenge HERE
JAN 8 | UP-CYCLE & DONATE
Bring an unfinished art piece of your own work to the JAN 8 PW Meeting. Be sure to email a photo to Emily Sullivan, These works will be exchanged with other artists participating. All media is accepted. Each artist can pick another member's work and complete it in their own unique style. Be sure to keep a portion of the selected work from the other artist intact while you are "finishing" it.
MAR 5 | SILENT AUCTION
Bring in the completed works to the PW meeting where they will be displayed and members can participate in a Silent Auction. Bidding could get competitive!
Questions: Contact Emily Sullivan
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NEW MEETUP!
Creating Collage on your iPad
Meets on TUES: JAN 27 & FEB 3
12:30 - 2:30PM
Woods Memorial Library
3455 N First Ave
Learn to use your iPad to create collage art, design decorative paper, and keep your creativity flowing.
JAN 8 Sign ups at the PW Meeting
during the break
Participants can download a free version of the app piZap. There is a professional version that can be purchased, should participants wish to explore creating collage on the iPad in more depth.
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DECEMBER FOOD DRIVE
Update from Miriam Otte
We made a difference!
We donated 192 lbs of food
to the Food Bank!
Here is a photo of their volunteer
unloading the five boxes out of my car.
THANK YOU for your generosity!
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STAY UP TO DATE
PaperWorks website Home page LINK
a quick reference for current and upcoming activities
It also links to our most recent Monthly Enews
Just click on the brown "Enews" button.
FaceBook and Instagram accounts [LINKS below]
Recent posts include photos of:
- Artwork from Vera Gates' ScrapWrap workshop in DEC
- Artwork created in the Bits and Pieces Creative Meetup
- Reminders about upcoming Workshops and new Meetups
and much more.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Up to date announcements and activities
are posted on our Instagram and FaceBook accounts for PaperWorks.
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MEMBERS' SPOTLIGHT
PW's Instagram and FaceBook sites spotlight Members' artwork and themed challenges like "What's Your Favorite Tool". It's easy to participate. Just submit photos of your work to Mara Krumins. Desi De La Mater posts them on PW Home page too. It's a great way to keep current PaperWorks news as well.
Contact: Mara Krumins
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JOIN PAPERWORKS
Since 2001 PaperWorks has thrived as an organization because of your membership and continuing support.
YOU make a difference.
Join or Renew HERE
Returning members, if your contact info has changed (phone, email, address) please notify the Membership chair.
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So many benefits, including invaluable and enduring friendships. Need more reasons to join or renew?
A message from our Founder
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BOOK AND PAPER ARTS CALENDAR
Check out Book & Paper Arts Calendar organized by PW member Jade Quek. It an extensive list of events and classes offered in the west, across the country and beyond. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter that supplements the calendar, e-mail Jade Quek.
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E-NEWS SUBMISSIONS
Deadline: 10th of each month before the next month's e-publication
Example: Sept 10th for Oct 1st enews
Full enews: SEPT - MAY emailed: by the 1st of the month
Summer Shorts enews: JUN - AUG
Please include the following:
- Who, What, When, and Where
- Website addresses/links (yours & theirs)
- and of course, we all love PHOTOS!
PHOTOS: Jpegs only, Sno larger than 1 MB
Send your information to PW enews
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SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS
Our local art resources, Arizona Art Supply, Posner’s and Sarnoff have offered discounts to PaperWorks members, promoted our exhibits and supported our activities in a variety of ways. Act with your wallet.
Buy local and let them know we appreciate them.
| | PaperWorks MEMBERS! Receive discounts at these local art supply stores! Sarnoff, Arizona Art Supply, and Posner's. Just mention that you're a PaperWorks member! | | | |
About Us
PaperWorks, the Sonoran Collective for paper and book artists provides educational and creative opportunities for all who work with and on paper, and promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of the paper and book arts through regular and special events.
PaperWorks is based in Tucson, Arizona.
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