Our Mission Collage Artists of America (CAA) promotes interest and participation in, and the study, appreciation and support of, collage, assemblage and related mixed-media art by providing resources such as educational programs, instructional workshops and art exhibits to its members and the public. To further maintain ties to the community, CAA awards commpetetive annual scholarships to deserving art students. Collage Artists of America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. | CURRENT EXHIBIT
Graphic by Carol Priamo Andi Campognone, Juror See the winners at the beginning of the exhibit
Next Workshop Wabi Sabi + Collage Stories + Book Three-hour Zoom Workshop with Donna Watson Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10 AM - 1 PM, PST
The Japanese aesthetic is an appreciation of the beauty of things not perfect, not complete and not permanent. You do not have to be Japanese to appreciate things that are affected by the passage of time… things that are rusty, earthy, textured and organic… a love of nature and an awareness that all things are transient. It is also an acceptance of the natural cycle of decay and aging. Wabi Sabi is about noticing and reacting to small details. It is fluid and ever changing, with a love of the imperfections in nature and in life. It is also a way of life…slow down, notice the small things, and accept the cycle of life. In this workshop, you will see examples of wabi sabi. You will also see examples of artists who use wabi sabi tenets in their work. By watching a video, you will be shown different ways to age your papers. Then you will learn how to make a soft cover bound book and fill the pages with hand painted papers, or found papers like old book pages, or textured papers. You can use imagery found in books, magazines, rubber stamps, stencils, image transfers. You can find your story to tell in your book: suggestions: —- content: what is your interest or passion? brainstorm words for birds, feathers, nest, rocks, summer, blue, red, winter, tree etc —-explore your heritage, family history or events, current events —-explore your sense of place: current or past… trips, childhood You will be given time to add papers, images, text, etc to your book to convey your content… or story. Then you will be invited to share your book and describe your content or story to the group. https://www.donnawatsonart.com/ Tips, Definitions and Book Sources
NEXT MEETING November 21, 2025, 11:00 am PDT Guest Speaker: Erica Pizza
Talk Title: From Gathering to Gluing: Women, Instinct, and the Transformative Power of Collage
Erica Engfer Pizza is an Advanced Placement Art/Design and Art History educator whose artistic practice is deeply intertwined with her role as a mentor. Inspired by the fresh perspectives and boundless creativity of her students, Erica's multidisciplinary artwork delves into the beauty often overlooked in the everyday. In our fast-paced world, she finds profound value in slowing down, observing the subtle beauty that surrounds us. Drawing inspiration from the structure and tactile nature of bookmaking, Erica explores themes of repetition, mixed media, and assembly. Her work playfully challenges conventional notions of the book form while honoring its inherent qualities. Through the lens of landscape and human connection, she investigates both macro and micro abstracted elements, employing printmaking, expressive mark-making, intricate collage, and the incorporation of collected organic materials to bring her vision to life. https://www.ericaengferpizza.com/
Hello Young Artists
Collage Artists of America, founded in 1988, is dedicated to promoting collage and providing workshops, scholarships, and art exhibits to its members and the public. As a way of promoting the study of collage and attracting younger members, CAA has inaugurated a new juried online exhibition for members between 21 and 35 years of age. Applicants must be CAA members or must join CAA . (You may join Collage Artists of America for $55 to qualify at any time before submission. Visit https://collageartists.org/Member-Application.) Entries are due by midnight, December 1, 2025. There is no entry fee.
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