The People’s Library (2017-18) is a participatory artwork by Tasmanian artists Justy Phillips and Margaret Woodward (A Published Event) presented in partnership with Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart, Tasmania.
Tethered in everyday acts of writing, reading and telling, The People’s Library has published a unique living library of new and original book-length works by Tasmanian writers. Part performance library, part contemporary artwork, The People’s Library has published one hundred and thirteen books covering many genre that is cumulating in a month-long event at the Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre in September 2018 which the library’s holdings will be held for a public audience.
Influenced by the great Ancient Library of Alexandria, (founded in the third Century BC) whose rulers attempted to assemble in one place, every book in existence, The People’s Library is an opportunity to leave a trace, locate a life or sweep a narrative arc within a unique Tasmanian library.
In September 2018, The People’s Library will open at Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart, creating a movement of public events – book groups, live readings, dedicated readers in residence, salon events. The People’s Library/A Published Event will also launch the inaugural HobART Book Fair from 21-22 September 2018.
Key Dates for The People’s Library
For a detailed calendar of public event for The People’s Library: www.thepeopleslibrary.net/calender
Wednesday 15 August @ 11am
Soapbox Launch: Mather’s Place, Bathurst St, Hobart.
Friday 7 September @ 11am
MEDIA CALL: The People’s Library, Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
Friday 7 September @ 6pm
OFFICIAL OPENING: The Peoples Library, Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
Friday 21 September @5pm
OFFICIAL LAUNCH: HobART Book Fair, Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
Each year Salamanca Arts Centre commissions a curator or curators to research and develop a significant exhibition on a specific curatorial concept that becomes our Major Curated Exhibition. Emerging, mid-career, established or even outsider artists respond to the curator’s concept.
The exhibitions debut at SAC’s Long Gallery and Sidespace Gallery. The Major Curated Exhibitions are of national significance and the highest profile activity within SAC’s annual Arts Program.
SUPPORTED BY: The Australia Council, the Federal Government’s arts funding and advisory body; the City of Hobart; The Regional Arts Fund; with generous support form the Allport Bequest
Natasha Newman, [email protected]
