I’m always happening upon, or being turned on to, fun things. The latest is The Sketchbook Project. Here’s a quick overview from the website:
Each artist is sent the same blank Moleskine sketchbook. We’ve only got two rules: first, the book must be used in some way – no sending us back an empty book or a completely different book! Second, the sketchbook must stay within its original dimensions (because we don’t want to have to provide an extra suitcase just for your book while we’re touring the country).
Each book will be given a barcode so we can easily catalog it into The Brooklyn Art Library system. Once we catalog it, artists will be able to track where on the tour their book is viewed and how many times someone pulled it from the shelf – we want to make sure you can stay connected with your sketchbook!
Thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way on tour across the country.
After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be barcoded and available for the public to view.
Anyone – from anywhere in the world – can be a part of the project.
The fee to participate is $25. You choose a theme listed. They send you a moleskine (your choice of color, though they did say there is a limited supply of each). Then you have until Jan. 15, 2011 to fill your moleskine with whatever you want.
I’m no artist, but I thought I’d give it a go. If you do sign up, be sure to let me know. I’d love to collaborate with other artists. If nothing else, we can get a caravan together to make the Austin tour date.
