Shrewsbury Library invites local creatives to share sketchbooks and journals
Local creatives are invited by Shropshire Libraries to create sketchbooks and journals, no bigger than A4 size, to a loose theme. These pieces of work will be available for other locals with a Shropshire Libraries card to borrow, or simply peruse within the historic setting that is Shrewsbury Library.
Sketchbooks and journals are usually private; a place to make mistakes, work out ideas. We are very grateful to those who have already agreed to share their work in this form, with the county.
Donation days are called Sketchbook and Journal Collection Drives, and will take place at Shrewsbury Library.
The first Collection Drive will take place Saturday 20 January 2018, 11am-4pm. The work generated for the first Collection Drive will be submitted under the theme/brief of ‘Collections’.
There will be also the opportunity to create your own book on 20 January, with Shrewsbury-based artist Emily Wilkinson, (suggested donation £5) https://embodyartsyoga.uk
This window into local creatives’ working processes is an exciting opportunity for the donators as well as the borrowers. This free service is another way for image-makers, writers, fine artists, commercial artists, community artists, writers, graphic designers, animators, illustrators, ceramists, bloggers, artists who use photography etc to communicate and develop their practice. This is a chance for other creatives and those interested in various art forms to engage with donators’ thoughts, sketches, troubleshooting processes, resources and inspirations in sketchbook and journal form.
Lezley Picton, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for culture and leisure, said:
“This Sketchbook Collection is a great initiative which will be available in Shrewsbury Library. It is a unique way for local artists to interact with their audience and a great way for the public to access original artwork and potentially unlock and add to the creative talent already in Shrewsbury and Shropshire.”
This inspiring process encourages further positive social engagement within the wider community, the museum service, and the library service and opens up the channels to create new creative networks. Shropshire has a vibrant artistic community and this is another way for them to engage with the world.
The collection of sketchbooks and journals created by Shropshire artists will be housed in the Old School Room, 2nd floor of Shrewsbury Library, Castle Gates, SY1 2AS.
Books within this project will be on loan for up to three weeks.
This project is open to Shropshire-based artists.
Donators must be over 16 years.
To request an artist policy and submission form, email jamilawalker47@hotmail.com
