Central Library, all City Branches, and FFRPL will be *closed* Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day.
FFRPL is a Founding Sponsor of Central Library’s Art of the Book & Paper exhibit. The first show was held in 2011, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Rochester Public Library. The exhibit has grown to include work from all over the world.
The 2025 exhibit will be on display at the Central Library August 18 through November 15. The show includes 136 pieces from 84 artists, representing 4 countries and 22 states.
The artist reception and awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 17, from 5pm-7pm at Central Library (introductory remarks and the presentation of awards will begin at 6pm).
Browse the catalog: roccitylibrary.org (link opens new window)
Artist Books are works of art in the form of a book. They are often published in small editions, though sometimes they are produced as one-of-a-kind objects referred to as ‘unique.’ Artist Books can include scrolls, fold-outs, concertinas, loose items contained in a box, and bound printed sheets. Artists have been active in printing and book production for centuries, but the artist book is primarily a late 20th century art form.
Altered Books are old or new books that have been creatively recycled into works of art. They can be rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged, gold-leafed, rubber stamped, drilled or otherwise adorned.
Paper Sculptures are artworks created as sculptures using paper as the predominant material. These sculptures are three-dimensional and can be either free-standing or slightly raised from the backgroup (bas relief). Paper sculpture can be functional or non-functional.
