Right Now - Book Store Closing Reception & Book Launch
Saturday, May 11
Our Pop-Up Bookstore Closes with Three New Books!
Saturday, May 11th
12pm - 3pm
Saturday, May 11th
12pm - 3pm
Border Patrol received over eighty submissions from artists across the United States for our coloring book open call. In fact, we had so many applications that we decided to publish TWO books! Visit us on Saturday, May 11th from 12pm - 3pm to pick up your free copy.
We are also celebrating the launch of two new artists books. The first is a book dedicated to experimental makeup by Border Patrol Co-Director and Bakersfield Communication Designer, Julia Hassard. Her book features portraits of volunteers that she digitally illustrated so readers can design fresh makeup lewks on a variety of faces. Everyone Creates Lewks serves as a critique of the gender binary, contemporary beauty industry practices, and their relationship to capitalism while providing inspiration for readers to create their own sense of beauty.
The second is an illustrated book of poetry by Bakersfield artist and poet, Lucia Guzman. Lucia's book, Let's Make Differences Together is part diary and part coloring book. Lucia combines poetry, drawings, and prompts that encourage readers to participate in a deeper sense of self-discovery in order to connect the author's vulnerabilities with their own.
Books purchased through Border Patrol will directly support the artist writers featured in our shop. A portion of the proceeds from Lucia's and Julia's books will donated to an organization that assists families in Gaza. Stop by the Brundage Swap Meet located at 2207 Brundage Lane in downtown Bakersfield or email us for orders. Free Palestine!
We are also celebrating the launch of two new artists books. The first is a book dedicated to experimental makeup by Border Patrol Co-Director and Bakersfield Communication Designer, Julia Hassard. Her book features portraits of volunteers that she digitally illustrated so readers can design fresh makeup lewks on a variety of faces. Everyone Creates Lewks serves as a critique of the gender binary, contemporary beauty industry practices, and their relationship to capitalism while providing inspiration for readers to create their own sense of beauty.
The second is an illustrated book of poetry by Bakersfield artist and poet, Lucia Guzman. Lucia's book, Let's Make Differences Together is part diary and part coloring book. Lucia combines poetry, drawings, and prompts that encourage readers to participate in a deeper sense of self-discovery in order to connect the author's vulnerabilities with their own.
Books purchased through Border Patrol will directly support the artist writers featured in our shop. A portion of the proceeds from Lucia's and Julia's books will donated to an organization that assists families in Gaza. Stop by the Brundage Swap Meet located at 2207 Brundage Lane in downtown Bakersfield or email us for orders. Free Palestine!
Book Design by Julia Hassard
18th Street Arts Center California Creative Corps is a pilot program funded by the California Arts Council as an engagement campaign designed to increase public awareness about issues of public health, water and energy conservation, civic engagement, social justice, and more. This activity is funded by the California Arts Council, a state agency.