CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Public Library will have a preview of a collection of artist book editions produced by Claire Van Vliet, on Saturday, April 11, at 4 p.m., at the library.
For the last six decades, Claire Van Vliet has been producing artist book editions in Newark. Her Janus Press has collaborated with poets, writers and artists from Vermont and around the world, and received the MacArthur Genius prize.
Local artist, Paul Gruhler, has offered the library several dozen volumes of her work to join the permanent collection. This donation makes the Craftsbury Public Library one of a few locations in Vermont to offer patrons the opportunity to view and interact with these creations.
There will be a short introduction by library board members and donor Paul Gruhler about Claire Van Vliet and her work, and much of the time will be reserved to allow for individual exploration of these works which will be on display.
This collection will be transferred to the library once a cabinet to house and display the collection is complete. Fundraising is currently underway for a purpose-built wooden cabinet to display the works of art. A completion date for this project is currently anticipated for early summer.
For more information, contact the library at [email protected].
