Linda Hancock on YouTube!

Since the 1970s, the Chicago Calligraphy Collective and the Newberry have worked together to advance the study of calligraphy and to promote the art to a broader public. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Collective's annual juried show held here at the Newberry until June 25th. Paul Gehl, Custodian of John M. Wing Foundation on the History of Printing, discusses the show and the origins of the Newberry Purchase prize, which allows the Newberry to purchase an item from the show for its collection. He also highlights one of the past winners, an artists' book created by Linda Hancock, a professional calligrapher and artist from Wisconsin, and the importance of documenting the production of calligraphic art to the Newberry.

Featured Item:
Linda Hancock. "I believe the earth exists." From a poem by Denise Levertov. VAULT Wing MS 168 
Here is the link to the video: http://youtu.be/5Q1dncvh8KM