Hannah Batsel
EDUCATION
2016 Columbia College Chicago: MFA Interdisciplinary Arts; Book, Paper, and Print Arts Concentration
Summa Cum Laude
PIT (Pulp, Ink, and Thread; Book Arts Student Organization) Member
2011 University of Georgia (UGA): BFA Printmaking/Book Arts
Summa Cum Laude, with Honors
Printmaking Students’ Association Member
Additional Studies
2010 UGA Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy
2009 Costa Rica Art Studies Program at UGA
Kathryn Furman Outstanding Student Award
AWARDS AND HONORS
2020 Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Individual Artist Grant
2019 In Cahoots Residency Full Grant Award
Honey and Wax Prize Honorable Mention (read my thoughts on my book collection here.)
2017 American Craft Council Emerging Voices Award, shortlisted artist
Minnesota Center for Book Arts Prize Finalist
2016 Albert P. Weisman Award 2016
2015 The Caxton Club Book Arts Grant
Lya Dym Rosenblum Award
Albert P. Weisman Award 2015 (Best in Show/Purchase Award at Winner’s Exhibition)
2014 The Caxton Club Book Arts Grant
2013 Follett Graduate Merit Scholarship at Columbia College Chicago
RESIDENCIES
2025 Ragdale, Lake Forest, IL
2024 Ashantilly Press Project, Darien, GA
2019 In Cahoots Residency, Petaluma, CA
2018 AIR AIR Residency, Atlanta, GA
2017 Coffey Book Arts Artist in Residence, University of Florida, FL
Columbia College Chicago Alumni Residency, Chicago, IL
CURATED EXHIBITIONS
2024 Emerging Beader Exhibition, Museum of Beadwork, Portland, ME
2021 Where We Live, Focus on Book Arts juried virtual exhibition
2016 Words|Matter Group Show, curated by Eileen Madden (Arts on Elston, Chicago)
Em(body): Projections Group Show, curated by Eden Unluata (People’s Church
Chicago)
20/20 Vision, curated by Stephen Woodall (San Francisco Center for the Book)
Pulp, Ink, Thread Group Show (C33 Gallery, Chicago)
2015 Words|Matter Group Show, http://bit.ly/1Qlt280, curated by Eileen Madden
(Arts on Elston, Chicago)
Worn Articles Group Show, curated by Sherry Antonini (People’s Church
Chicago)
Albert P. Weisman Award Winner’s Exhibition (Arcade Gallery, Chicago)
The (sis)ter Show (The Galley, Chicago)
2014 We Become Each Other’s Unmakers Group Show (C33 Gallery, Chicago)
2012 Yecheon Fine Arts Association Group Show 2012 (Yecheon Cultural Center,
South Korea)
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
2020-Present: Artists Book House Board Member (Community Fundraising Committee member)
2019-2022: Caxton Club Council Member (Grant Committee, DEI + Outreach Committee member)
2017-2018: Spudnik Press Cooperative Steering Committee Member
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Art Institute of Chicago, Flaxman Library, Artist Book Collection
Baylor University, Central Libraries, Special Collections
Denison University, Doane Library, Special Collections
Indiana University, Fine Arts Library
Indiana University, Lilly Library, Special Collections
Library of Congress, Rare Books, Artist Book Collection
Maryland Institute College of Art, Decker Library, Artist Book Collection
Massachusetts College of Art, Godine Library, Special Collections
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
Miami University, King Library, Special Collections
Michigan State University Library, Special Collections
Newberry Library, Special Collections
Northwestern University Library, Special Collections
Otis College of Art and Design, Sheets Library, Artist Book Collection
Ringling College of Art and Design, Alfred A. Goldstein Library, Special Collections
SCAD Atlanta, ACA Library, Artist Book Collection
SCAD Savannah Campus, Jen Library, Artist Book Collections
Scripps College, Denison Library, Special Collections
The Smithsonian Libraries
Stanford University, Green Library, Special Collections
Swarthmore College, McCabe Library, Special Collections
Temple University, Paley Library, Special Collections
UCLA Arts Library, Artist Book Collection
UC Santa Cruz, McHenry Library, Special Collections
University of Calofornia Davis, Shields Library, Special Collections
University of California Riverside, Rivera Library, Special Collections
University of Central Florida Library, Special Collections
University of Chicago, Special Collections
University of Connecticut, Dodd Research Center, Special Collections
University of Florida, Smathers Library, Special Collections
University of Illinois at Chicago, Daley Library
University of Iowa, Main Library, Special Collections
University of Louisville, Bridwell Art Library, Artist Book Collection
University of Miami, Richter Library, Special Collections
University of South Carolina, Hollings Library, Special Collections
University of Utah, Marriott Library, Special Collections
University of Wisconsin Madison, Kohler Art Library
University of Washington, Libraries, Special Collections
Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabal Library, Special Collections
Wesleyan University, Olin Library, Special Collections
PRESS
Craft Magazine, October/November 2017
KQED Newsroom, http://tinyurl.com/jzwltpr
UPPERCASE Magazine, issue 29, p. 57.
The Caxtonian, August 2015, p. 6-7.
The Caxtonian, November 2014, p. 10.
TEACHING AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017 — 2020: Head Production Manager, Candor Arts
Oversee all aspects of production at a small publishing house
Meet with clients to co-develop artist books and other high-end publications
Design and construct handmade boxes, books, and other art objects for both commission clients and clients represented by the publisher
Teach classes and bookbinding workshops for high school and college aged students
2015: Adjunct Instructor, Columbia College Chicago (Beginning Bookbinding)
Developed a syllabus for undergraduate beginner bookbinders
Conducted a semester-long course on book structure and content
2015 – 2016: Graduate Ambassador, Columbia College’s Book & Paper Program
Ran the department’s social media profiles and blogged regularly
Met with new and prospective students, gave tours, and represented the College
2014 – 2015: Graduate Assistant at the Center for Book and Paper Arts Bindery
Monitored open studio hours, maintained equipment, kept studio clean and organized
Assisted undergraduate students with bookbinding and equipment use
Worked on special projects, including editioned bookbinding and gallery installation/exhibition opening assistance
SKILLS
Proficient in Vandercook letterpress printing and typesetting technology
Well-versed in most basic and intermediate bookbinding structures and practices
Familiar with both Eastern and Western hand-papermaking methods and equipment
Experienced with various relief printmaking materials, equipment, and practices
Skilled in project management for both one-of-a-kind and editioned large-scale projects