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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2005
CONTACT:
Richard Akeroyd, State Librarian
505-476-9762
rakeroyd@stlib.state.nm.us
Renee Payne, Marketing Director
505-476-9728
rpayne@stlib.state.nm.us
STATE LIBRARY TO COMPLEMENT NEW EXHIBIT THAT EXPLORES NEW MEXICO’S RICH HISTORY OF ARTISAN PRINTERS
Santa Fe, NM — In February 2005, the Palace of the Governors will open a new exhibit, Lasting Impressions: The Private Presses of New Mexico. The show is a comprehensive look at artisan printers and the literary output of their presses, beginning with the work of Padre Martínez, through early 20th century artists such as Gustave Baumann and Willard Clark.
The exhibit has a sub-theme, which is literacy programming in libraries and museums throughout New Mexico. The State Library and Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe have collaborated with the Palace of the Governors to present information about the birth and flowering of 25 small, private presses in New Mexico from 1834 to the present.
As a complement to the Palace of the Governors’ main exhibit, the State Library also will display a body of material from its renowned Southwest Collection. This exhibit will open to the public in late February/early March 2005 at the New Mexico State Library, located at 1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe, where it will remain through February 2007. The library’s hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
The State Library’s exhibit will be the cornerstone of a full calendar of library-themed exhibits and events. During this time, public libraries Belen, Los Alamos, Lovington, Silver City and Roswell will host a touring exhibition designed by the Palace of the Governors. In addition, the State Library’s four rural bookmobiles, which reach over 134 New Mexico communities, will feature selected reading materials to introduce library patrons to the art of bookmaking, printing technology and examples of printed materials from the 25 private presses.
Other library programming support includes workshops aimed at librarians to introduce them to the history, design, and making of the “pop-up” book. In March 2005, well known Santa Fe artist, illustrator and author Sally Blakemore will conduct workshops in Deming, Hobbs, Bloomfield, and Santa Fe.
“Our involvement in this innovative event is both appropriate and exciting. We are also pleased to showcase the wonderful materials housed in the State Library’s Southwest Collection and to disseminate information throughout the state about the history of printing in New Mexico,” said Richard Akeroyd, State Librarian.
For public information, call 505-476-9728 or 476-9764. For a complete and current schedule of library-related events, visit the State Library web site at www.stlib.state.nm.us after February 1, 2005.
The New Mexico State Library, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, is responsible for planning and developing statewide library service, administering federal and state aid to public libraries, and serving the information needs of state government and the citizens of New Mexico.
