Writing a Colophon and a Prospectus (Fall 2021)
This online workshop takes place across two online sessions on Mondays October 11 & 18 from 6–8pm ET:
- Monday, Oct 11th, 6–8pm ET
- Monday, Oct 18th, 6–8pm ET
About the Workshop:
In this online workshop for artists taught by Instructor Roni Gross, students will learn the difference between a colophon and a prospectus, what purposes they serve and how to utilize them in marketing their work. The instructor will present colophons and prospectuses written by various artists, for use of language and the accompanying artwork. Students will have an opportunity to begin writing a colophon and prospectus in class and get feedback on their writing. We will also talk about how to market artist books.
Class size is limited to ensure an optimal student-to-teacher ratio. Register now before the remaining spots fill up!
Required Materials
- Paper and a writing implement available
- A book project to write a colophon and prospectus for
About the Instructor
Roni Gross is a book artist whose work is in the collections of The Library of Congress, Harvard, Yale and many other public and private collections. She runs Z’roah Press which produces limited edition sculptural books.
All images courtesy of the instructor.