October 10, 2023 - January 13, 2024
From a nationwide pool of 340 artists and professors across 216 respected institutions, the Triennial received 138 exceptional artworks, highlighting the talents of 83 students from 17 prestigious colleges and universities.
Jurors Mina Takahashi (Editor, Hand Papermaking Magazine), Karen Kunc (Professor Emeritus, University of Nebraska-Lincoln), and Erin Zona (Artistic Director, Women's Studio Workshop) meticulously curated 40 outstanding pieces crafted by 36 students hailing from 11 distinguished institutions.
The exhibition's journey commenced at the Center for Visual Research Gallery, Cedar Crest College, Pennsylvania, captivating audiences from August 30 to October 14, 2022. It then moved to the Evanston Art Center from January 14 to February 19, 2023, where it was met with an impressive turnout of over 300 art aficionados during its debut. The Morgan Conservatory in Cleveland hosted the Triennial from June 23 to August 5. This nationwide journey concluded at the Lyndon House Art Center in Athens, Georgia in the Fall of 2023.
More information about the selected exhibiting artists HERE You may also download the exhibition PDF - HERE
Our esteemed sponsors, including the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Hand Papermaking Magazine, North American Hand Papermaker, Morgan Conservatory, and The Legacy Press, generously supported this monumental event with contributions such as free workshop participation, magazine subscriptions, student memberships, scholarships, and book gift certificates.
This year's showcased institutions, demonstrating unparalleled talent, include:
• California College of the Arts
• Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
• University of Iowa Center for the Book
• University of Texas Austin • University of Wisconsin-Madison
• University of the Arts
• Rhode Island School of Art and Design
• SUNY New Paltz
• University of Georgia
• Cedar Crest College
• UMass Dartmouth
Learn more about the 8th Collegiate Paper Art Triennial at North American Hand Papermakers.