The Fried Family Gallery at Catamount Arts

The Book Arts Guild of Vermont Retrospective celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and community that have defined Vermont’s book arts tradition for more than two decades. Featuring work by members of the Vermont Book Arts Guild, the exhibition explores the many forms artist-made books can take, from traditional hand-bound volumes to sculptural, conceptual, and experimental works that challenge conventional ideas of what a book can be. Founded in the mid-2000s by Nancy Stone and Janet Ballantyne, the Vermont Book Arts Guild was created to bring together artists interested in learning from one another and sharing their passion for book arts. What began as a small gathering of dedicated makers has grown into a thriving community of artists, educators, and enthusiasts from across Vermont and beyond. This retrospective highlights the breadth of contemporary book arts practice through handmade books, prints, paper arts, and mixed-media works that blend visual art, design, literature, and craft. Together, the works on view demonstrate the enduring power of the book as a vehicle for storytelling, artistic expression, and creative exploration. Presented in the Fried Family Gallery at Catamount Arts, the exhibition honors both the Guild’s history and its ongoing role in fostering creativity, learning, and connection among book artists throughout the region.