Friday, May 16, 2025
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Artistree
Bookstock 2025 Opening Night
Bookstock 2025 Opening Night
Bookstock 2025 opens with a special celebration at Artistree in Pomfret, VT. Visitors can view the 13th Annual UNBOUND Book Art Exhibit, experience a powerful poetry performance. and participate in a panel with three Upper Valley authors.
13th Annual UNBOUND Book Art Exhibit
4:30-6:30 PM
Community Gallery, Artistree, Pomfret
This unique exhibition showcases artworks inspired by, made from, or exploring the concept of books. Experience the captivating world of artists’ books—one-of-a-kind creations featuring intricate visual narratives and imaginative constructions—as well as stunning book sculptures and other literary-themed works. The Gallery curators will be on hand to to answer questions about the works on exhibit and the fascinating genre of Book Art. And be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice awards! Three winning artworks will be announced at the closing of the exhibit.
Bookstock Opening Reception and Poetry Performance featuring Bimpé Fageyinbo
6:30-7:00 PM
The Hayloft, Artistree, Pomfret
Bookstock 2025 will open with a reception in the Hayloft, followed by a poetry performance by Bimpé Fageyinbo. Bimpé, who is leading a workshop on Sunday, is a Nigerian artist who weaves poetry, film, prose, and documentary photography into her work to explore humankind’s profound inner questions.
Bookstock Presents Upper Valley Authors Talking About Their New Books
7:00-8:30 PM
The Hayloft, Artistree, Pomfret
Bookstock presents three Upper Valley authors talking about their recent works.
Aaron Starmer
Aaron Starmer is known as the author of middle grade and young adult novels, one of which, Spontaneous, was adapted into a critically acclaimed film. His latest novel, Night Swimming, is a combination of speculative and historic fiction.
Aaron Starmer is known as the author of middle grade and young adult novels, one of which, Spontaneous, was adapted into a critically acclaimed film. His latest novel, Night Swimming, is a combination of speculative and historic fiction.
L. Annette Binder
L. Annette Binder is noted for her short stories and novels. Child of Earth and Starry Heaven is her story of coming to terms with her mother’s dementia.
L. Annette Binder is noted for her short stories and novels. Child of Earth and Starry Heaven is her story of coming to terms with her mother’s dementia.
Sasha Hom
Sasha Hom lives off-grid on a 600-acre land co-op where she lives among children, many goats, fowl, and a dog, and writes and makes art. Sidework is her newly released novella.
Sasha Hom lives off-grid on a 600-acre land co-op where she lives among children, many goats, fowl, and a dog, and writes and makes art. Sidework is her newly released novella.
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Join the authors for book sales and signings after the panel!
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