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Here in Vermont, it is finally warm, after much rain. Summer has arrived. The gardens are planted. The wood chopped. The water brought. Repairs made and mice chased away. I have the luxury of long days to paint, but the work does not come easy. I seek inspiration in words and images.
I’m looking for something to light up and catch fire within me. And suddenly – it does! A little spark of an idea that tingles. Something I see – almost feel – peripherally. Along the edges of my vision. Launching me into the great unknown of art making.
In her book “Big Magic,” Elizabeth Gilbert talks about getting the Big Idea and making it real. She philosophizes that the idea is a gift, looking for someone to make manifest its’ existence. if you don’t accept this gift, the idea will seek someone else who will.
I accept the gift of good ideas and hope that you will, too. This is where the good work wants to be found. Have a wonderful summer. Make art. Love your people.
Vera Gates
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS SUMMER - MORE INFO BELOW
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JULY
1 Postcard Exchange continues through Aug 31
1 Registration continues, Laurie Moorhead, Stamp Carving ZOOM workshop [Aug 23]
15 Deadline to email Stevie Mack of intent to submit work for RENEWAL exhibit
30 Last day of FEAST exhibit
31 Pick up artwork at FEAST exhibit, 8 - 9AM
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Gather with us to Learn, Explore, Share and Grow
NEW SEASON MEETING DATES: SEPT 2025 to MAY 2026
Mark your Calendars
All Meetings on First Thursdays of the Month, unless noted
SEPT 4 - OCT 2 - NOV 6 - DEC 4, 2025
JAN 8 (*2nd Thurs) - FEB 5 - MAR 5 - APR 2 - MAY 7, 2026
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Instagram
@Lauriemoorhead
Contact:
Kathy Dannerbeck
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Rubber Stamp Carving
Laurie Moorhead
Zoom
AUG 23 | 10AM-1PM Pacific Time
$35 Members | $75 Non-Members
Registration continues
More info HERE
Learn to create your own rubber stamps! Laurie has carved literally hundreds of stamps and will take you through step by step how to successfully carve stamps you can use in your bookmaking, collage and art work! She has experimented with many types of carving materials and will lead you on when and how to use the different tools. Everyone will complete a unique stamp and be ready to carve more.
Beware – it can become addictive!!
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IMPORTANT DATES
JULY 15: Deadline to email Stevie Mack of intent to submit work
SEPT 1: Deadline to submit digital images
SEPT 20: Artists notified of acceptance
OCT 22: Deliver artwork, 9 - 10AM
NOV 2: Artists Reception, 2 - 3:30PM
NOV 9, 23, 30 - Artist Demonstrations
DEC 1 - Pick up artwork
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- $25 Submission Fee
- 2D and 3D Artworks accepted
- Minimum Size: 12 x 12" (including frame)
- JCC takes a 35% commission
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More Info: Download Call for Artists
Website: Renewal Exhibit
Questions: Email Stevie Mack
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RENEWAL Exhibit
OCT 23 - NOV 30
Jewish Community Center
3800 E River Road
Renewal, an instance of resuming an activity or state after an interruption: the act of making something continue, start again, or improve. The Renewal (of something) in a situation in which something begins again after it was interrupted; a Renewal of interest in something. Artists are challenged to examine their own body of work and search for innovative techniques that will advance their work and/or to begin again or continue a process.
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AN ARTISTIC FEAST Exhibit
LAST CHANCE!
Continues through JULY 30, 2025
Pick up Artwork July 31, 8 - 9AM
FEAST Restaurant
3719 East Speedway
Open for Visitors & Dining
TUES – SUN | 11AM – 8PM
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Words and Images Meetup
Haiku Hike Field Trip
On MAY 13th the Words & Images Creative Meetup met in downtown Tucson to view the
6th Annual Spring Haiku Hike, which was displayed from from MAR 20 - JUNE 1, 2025. This project was presented by the Downtown Tucson Partnership and the University of Arizona Poetry Center. Twenty Haiku poems were chosen from 1954 submissions, representing 34 different states and 31 countries, with 1187 entries from Tucson.
The poems were printed on plexiglass and displayed in large flower pots brimming with spring color within a four block area.
After our “hike” we enjoyed brunch together on the patio at the Cup Cafe at
Hotel Congress. The morning proved to be lovely activity before the heat of
summer set in.
Consider planning a field trip with your Creative Meetup
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Creative Meetups
Many of the Creative Meetups are on summer hiatus, but a few groups are still quietly working on FUN summer projects.
If you’ve been thinking about participating in a Meetup, don’t wait—check out our Website for the Creative Meetup that speaks to you and aligns with your schedule, then email the Meetup Contact to add your name to its wait list today.
Back by popular demand in the 2025-26 Season, Lyn Hart will teach her Express Yourself: The Artist Statement mini Meetup again in January 2026. See the slide show of beautiful artwork and prose from Lyn Hart's 2025 Meetup: Express Yourself.
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CALL FOR WORKSHOP TEACHERS
for the 2025-2026 Season
Interested in teaching a workshop at PaperWorks next year?
Submit your ideas to the Education Committee
as they plan classes for the coming season.
- Spaces open for half day, full day and multiple day classes.
- Please see the link on our website, under Education/Proposals Form.
- Send completed form to education@paperworks.info
- Let us know of any questions you have and we will help you craft a proposal.
- Book arts classes are especially desired.
- Classes can be in person or via Zoom.
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Postcard by Kat Manton-Jones | |
SUMMER POSTCARD EXCHANGE
continues through AUG 31
Have you sent any postcards to your pals yet?
Let's keep the Postal Service busy this summer.
Any theme, size or media is up to you, just be sure to place the appropriate postage on the card size you make. Check usps.com
Take photos of your postcards and
send them to Sue Agnew
so she can create a future slide show.
postcards@paperworks.info
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PAPERWORKS MEMBERS' GALLERY DIRECTORY
and
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
PaperWorks members are invited to submit digital images of their work for publication in our PaperWorks Gallery Directory. The Gallery is an online space for sharing your work with the community, offering a great way to showcase your creativity, voice, and expression while discovering what your fellow members are creating.
Summer is the perfect time to take photos of your work and organize your submission.
Gallery Directory: View Members Gallery Directory
To Submit: Guidelines and Online Submissions
In addition, one member's artworks from the Gallery Directory is featured as
Artist of the Month on our Home page. PaperWorks Home Link
Questions: webmaster@paperworks.info
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GET STARTED ON YOUR OWN DIY ARTIST RESIDENCY
- Take the opportunity to review some of your art projects.
- Ponder where you started and what you learned along the way.
- What activities, realizations, or new ways of doing things will you (try to) keep from this past year?
- What new ideas are percolating in your brain?
- Emphasize fun, energizing aspects rather than setting grandiose goals.
Go forth and create!
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SOCIAL MEDIA
New postings on our Social Media sites
are on hiatus through the summer.
They will begin again in SEPT.
In the meantime, take photos of your work and make it your goal to submit them for the 2025-26 season. We love seeing the work you make. It links us all together.
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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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WEST COAST CALENDAR
Check out westcoast teamup 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: Size no larger than 2 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.
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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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