I just posted some more info on our project at my personal blog ...

http://jessoutwest.com/2012/01/22/gertie-gets-a-power-upgrade/

The Western New York Book Arts Center   is seeking an Executive Director with proven leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.  The preferred candidate will have a practical grounding in arts advocacy and a working knowledge of the non-profit sector including board development and strategic planning. Responsibilities will include oversight of the facilities, budget, fundraising and staff. A bachelor’s degree with a graduate degree in a related field preferred.  Compensation is $40K + benefits.  Review of applications begins February 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply send a cover letter and resume in one PDF file to: employment (at) wnybookarts.org  

Website: http://wnybookarts.org

We are located in Buffalo NY

Congratulations to LOLP's own bookbinder, printer, and artist of renown Jessica Peterson--she recently took home the grand prize at the College Book Art Association Conference's Vandercook Cocktail Competition! And can you guess what it was called?

It's going to be a long time till the cocktail hour today, my friends! Perhaps we should ask Jessica to serve these up at the upcoming Ladies of Letterpress Conference--details coming next week! Party on,…

Ladies of Letterpress will be back at this May's National Stationery Show with an outstanding lineup of shops and studios! Hailing from all over the nation, this year's group is comprised of talented designers, excellent printers, and . . . I could go on and on. You'll just have to come by the show and meet them all. This will show will be our third year, and we're excited to meet new friends and see the old. Check out the folks below, and if you're coming to the show, come over and say hi!

Petal Press

Pepper Press

Tella Press…