Five Treasures: The 2009 SFCB Peer Recognition Event
The Family
San Francisco, CA
Living Treasure is a title awarded in several countries that denotes a person who embodies intangible national cultural values as a living human treasure. Just as places or things of great cultural value are designated as national treasures (Japan) or les maitres d'art (France), the Five Treasures nominee is a master of exceptional techniques and know-how. The nominee is recognized by peers for their cumulative experience, expertise and educational competences. They must be capable of passing on their knowledge and skill by teaching, speaking and demonstration.
Many individuals have contributed to the rich history of San Francisco fine printing, bookbinding, type and book design, creative writing and publishing. Their work has transformed our community and our country. We wish to honor five individuals from these five fields in a truly bohemian evening with friends, family, colleagues, students and admirers in attendance!
For our inaugural event, over 50 individuals representing the five areas of recognition for 2009 (Type & Book Design, Fine Printing, Publishing, Bookbinding, Creative Writing) were asked to nominate peers who prove that innovation and creativity have no limits. The nominees were considered by a 9 person selection committee of outstanding professionals representing all nomination fields, who selected the final award winners.
Winners will participate in the Five Treasures: 2009 Peer Recognition Event on November 21, 2009, with all proceeds benefiting the San Francisco Center for the Book. They will be asked to speak about their work, while their Nominators will speak to the importance of their contribution to the field.
This event will be taped for inclusion in the SFCB Five Treasures archive, which will be available online to inspire students, practitioners and the public. The winners may also participate in a public program or class at the Center, highlighting their work, in 2010.
Note: *Any persons attending the cocktail party must be 21 and over.
This is an event hosted off-site by the San Francisco Center for the Book, with all proceeds benefiting the programs at SFCB.
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| Start: | Saturday Nov 21, 2009 6:00 PM | | End: | Saturday Nov 21, 2009 9:00 PM |
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The Family
545 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
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