Welcome to LIBROS

LIBROS is New Mexico’s Book Arts Guild offering a variety of inspiration for both traditional and experimental artist’s books. We hold regular meetings on the 1st Saturday of the month, as well as annual and special exhibits.

We welcome new members and guests – please see our Calendar page a full list of upcoming meetings.

2023 Tortuga Gallery Show – “ Anything Goes”

July 7–15, 2023

The Libros/SF BAG Tortuga Gallery Show is open to Members in good standing. This is a collaborative show and any member from either group is encouraged to enter. Download Application Form PDF for full details.

Information can also be found on the Santa Fe BAG website.

2022–2023 series of programs

Check your Newsletter email for more details.

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:00 AM

Circle Book
with Micaela Seidel 

We will be making one book. A 6-sided foldable book which is 5.5” diameter.

OPTIONAL and RECOMMENDED: You can make the larger 6-sided 8” diameter circle book. You need 6 pieces 8” square paper decorated on both sides. Gelli-print or watercolor is great. Paper should be cardstock or mixed media weight. (mine is Canson mixed media 98 lb) Front and back should be contrasting or at least different. (you can decorate the back after, but it’s harder.)

BIO: Micaela Seidel, grandmother, mother, sister, friend, and dyed-in-the-wool New Mexican. She has worked in the arts all her life, either creating, curating, or teaching art.

Please check your email for the Supply List and more information.

Location: St. Michaels & All Angels Church,
601 Montano NW (just west of 4th St.), Albuquerque, NM 87107
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2023 Upcoming LIBROS Events & Programs

July 1, 2023. No regular meeting.
Field trip to Gypsy Raven Studio/Gallery in Mountainair, NM. Details to come 

July 7–15, 2023, Tortuga Art Show.

The Libros/SF BAG Tortuga Gallery Show is open to Members in good standing. This is a collaborative show and any member from either group is encouraged to enter. Download Application Form PDF (REVISED version) for full details.

August 5, 2023. Ruth Anna Abigail, Intentional Creativity and Art Journals. Details to come.

September 2, 2023. Orizomegami paper dyeing or Momigomi with Karen Woolsey, . Details to come.

October 7, 2023. Junk Journal and Paper Making Workshop from Chauncy at we.grow.eco on from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Celebration of the Book – October 2023 to April 2024

Call for Entries – OPEN to LIBROS MEMBERS

The Santa Fe Book Arts Group will have several public exhibits during a six-month period to showcase the works of its members. Those scheduled to date include:

• Santa Fe Main Library (October 2023)
• Santa Fe Southside Library (October 2023)
• Santa Fe LaFarge Library (October 2023)
• Santa Fe Community College (March-April 2024)

During that period of time BAG will also hold a number of programs, workshops, and presentations. As part of the partnership agreement between BAG and LIBROS, LIBROS members have been invited to participate in these exhibits and events. More details and entry guidelines on the BAG website.

LIBROS Facebook Page

Please Like the LIBROS page on Facebook for upcoming news & events: Facebook/LIBROS New Mexico Book Arts Guild