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End Paper: NCMA Art Book Fair Panel Discussion & Tabling

Coming up: End Paper, NCMA Art Book Fair.  The Concern will be tabling on Sunday, September 24 & Orvokki of The Concern will be part of a panel discussion on Friday, September 22, 6-7pm along with Bill Fick (Duke, Zine Machine, Super G Print Lab), Jenn G (Queen City Zine Fest) & Josh Hockensmith (UNC–Chapel Hill).  Kick off the first NCMA Art Book Fair with a panel discussion on the communities and contemporary culture of art books in North Carolina. Guest speakers describe their leadership and involvement in various organizations, events, and initiatives in the state.

Friday, September 22, 5–8 pm
East Building, SECU Auditorium and Lobby
Kick off the first NCMA Art Book Fair with a panel discussion on the communities and contemporary culture of art books in North Carolina. Grab a unique print at the Triangle Screen Printers Guild print jam, check out the interactive zine display, enjoy music with DJ Chocolate Rice, and meet and mingle with other printed matter enthusiasts.

Sunday, September 24, 10 am–4 pm
East Building; Plaza; and West Building, Museum Store
The final day of End Paper brings together professional book artists from across the state to share the artistry of their work, lead workshops and demonstrations, and participate in a juried competition with works selected being acquired by the NCMA Library.

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Sexy Trippy Holiday Market - Two Days, Two Cities

Back for our third year, the Sexy Trippy Holiday Art Market burns bright with booths by new friends, artists and olde-time favorites. For the first time ever we will be hosting two events. One will be in Chapel Hill on our rooftop (Sat 12/3) and the other will be held the following day at Lump in Raleigh (Sun 12/4). This year’s offerings represent a variety of limited edition and handmade products and artwork. Stuff your own stockings with fun stuff like realistic ceramic cigarettes, poetry books, goth-inspired jewelry, flint-knapped knives, painted clothing, cryptic t-shirts, and beautifully printed risographs and screenprints. We’ll have live music and hope to see a lot of friends.
Confirmed vendors for one or both days:
Poplars Pocket
Soft Landing
Rivtak
Amanda Barr
The Concern Newsstand
Jerstin Crosby
Edward Max Fendley
Tom Sowders
Tilly Castelli
Nina Oteria
Tiger Potion
Drawing Room
Trepet Books/ Goodtimes Press
Larissa Lynn Wood
Olivia Gone & Skully Gustafson
Kasey Artcrafts
No Masters
Dress Kit Vintage

Live Music on Saturday: Joseph Spearman
DJ on Sunday: Cambria Storms

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Lump Gallery pop up during First Friday, December 1

The Concern Newsstand will pop up next at Lump Gallery in Raleigh during First Friday on December 1 from 6-9pm.

The same night will be the opening on one side of the gallery for Bill Brown and his piece, Moving Pictures, part of the show entitled Analog Playhouse.

On the other side of the gallery will be a piece up by Jeff Bell, called Night, Day, Night for the last night.

More about these shows can be read here.

Lump is located at 505 S. Blount Street, Raleigh

 

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