# data[].attributes.body
What is an artist’s book? It is often defined as a work of art in a book format. Artist’s books are often made in limited editions or can be a one-off. They are flat or

sculptural. Sometimes they have content and text, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they are made from traditional materials and sometimes from very surprising materials. There is lots of room for creativity within this genre but, best of all, you can make it whatever

you wish. Claudia Lee

# data[].attributes.body
An eclectic mix of creations

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Treasure books are based on traditional Zhen Xian Bao (Chinese Thread Books) but go beyond the traditional format. Zhen Xian Bao (Chinese Thread Books) are made up of layers of folded pockets of different sizes in a portfolio style cover. In this class students will learn and practice four tradition

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
This year's theme is which could mean the conventional sense of work performed not in the office or studio-but it could also mean the artist s area of interest or expertise, and how that interest is expressed in the work. While it often has a professional, scientific, or academic undercurrent, other phrases like the field is wide open" or out in left field" suggest large competitive sport arenas. Field" can typically mean outdoors" but could equally be a different part of one far afield") but also of one s brain or soul. You can even consider field work through an agricultural lens or a spiritual one. Your field of vision is wide open.

And as in years past, you are invited to submit work inspired by the theme or by your own muse.

More information will be posted in January and February. Key dates:

* Prospectus will be available on the PSBA website February 1, 2025

* Formstack submission applications will be open from February 14, 2025-April 1, 2025

Questions? Send your inquiries to psba.exhibition@pugetsoundbookartists.org

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
This year's theme is which could mean the conventional sense of work performed not in the office or studio-but it could also mean the artist s area of interest or expertise, and how that interest is expressed in the work.

# data[].attributes.body
March 3rd at 2:30 at the Olympia Library