Kendal’s own Sheila Benedis’ handmade book, Compassion, will be featured in the Books As Life Members’ Exhibition at the Philadelphia Center for Books.
Compassion Artist Book, by Sheila Benedis
The exhibition is at The University of the Arts, Gallery 224, 333 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia. The show runs from Monday, January 22 through Saturday, February 24, with an opening reception, January 27, 5 - 7 pm. The exhibition examines the impact of art and creativity as we move through our daily lives. For more information, please contact Sheila at sbenedis@gmail.com
The idea for a center for the book in Philadelphia first took root in 2003 in the minds of two MFA candidates in the Book Arts/Printmaking program at The University of the Arts. As they experienced the abundance of great books and manuscripts in the institutions of the greater Philadelphia area, they were inspired to found an organization to act as a bridge between Philadelphia’s cultural riches and its passionate bibliophiles, artists, collectors, librarians, educators, and students of all ages. The core group was formed in 2005, invited membership, and Philadelphia Center for the Book was born.