For the last six decades, Claire Van Vliet has been producing some of the most extraordinary artist book editions in her quiet corner of Newark, Vermont. Janus Press has collaborated with poets, writers and artists from Vermont and around the world. It is no wonder that among other accolades, she has received the MacArthur Genius prize.

In an exciting development, local artist Paul Gruhler has offered to the Craftsbury Public Library several dozen volumes of her work to join the permanent collection. These books show the heights of artistic achievement in the medium. This donation makes the Craftsbury Public Library one of a very few locations in Vermont to offer patrons the opportunity to view and interact with these creations. 

The library will be offering a preview of this unique collection on Saturday, April 11 at 4pm at the library.   There will be a short introduction by library board members and donor Paul Gruhler about Claire Van Vliet and her work, and much of the time will be reserved to allow for individual exploration of these works which will be on display.

This collection will be transferred to the library once a cabinet to house and display the collection is complete. Fundraising is currently underway for a purpose built wooden cabinet to display the works of art.  Donations are gratefully accepted online or at the library. A completion date for this project is currently anticipated for summer.

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