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A couple of weeks ago I published my periodic ‘worldwide events roundup’ (get them in your inbox via https://bl.ag/join).

This little thread is to share some highlights, starting with next week’s @letterformarchive Salon with Morgane Côme, author of the new Lettres Décoratives book, and yours truly.

It’s free and online on Wednesday, 25 February.

https://letterformarchive.org/shop/salon-series-56-the-history-and-craft-of-french-sign-painting/

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Sam at BLAG Feb 19

I’m gutted I can’t get to São Paulo, Brazil, for the Letras & Filetes group show that’s running there until 5 April:

https://www.sescsp.org.br/projetos/letras-filetes-memoria-afetiva-e-latinidades/

Photo: Samuel Esteves (https://samuelesteves.com/).

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Sam at BLAG Feb 19

It’s just over six months until Amsterdam Letterheads 28–30 August so I recommend checking out my report from the last one (https://bl.ag/letterheads-2016-greetings-from-amsterdam/) in case you want to get involved.

In the meantime, I'm hosting my regular online event to coincide with the publication of the latest issue of the magazine. BLAG Meet: Inside Issue 08 is taking place on Saturday, 25 April, with the usual mix of talks, interviews, studio visits and demonstrations.

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I also profiled the new season of Letter Exchange lectures that started this month. They are held in London with a livestream also available for those unable to attend in person.

https://letterexchange.org/events

Sign painting folk will likely be most interested in hearing from Ged Palmer on 15 April (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lecture-by-ged-palmer-lettering-artist-signwriter-designer-educator-tickets-1604483335849) and from Jane Parker on 17 June (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lecture-by-jane-parker-londonphile-graphic-design-independent-tour-guid-tickets-1604489424059).

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Sam at BLAG Feb 19

Those are just a handful of the dozens of events and exhibitions that I profiled in my recent worldwide events roundup newsletter. These emails are completely free to receive, and the work that goes into them is made possible by BLAG’s wonderful worldwide membership.

You too can join the adventures in sign painting, either for free or on a paid plan, via https://bl.ag/join.

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BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture

Adventures in sign painting craft, community and culture with BLAG (Better Letters Magazine), the only print and online publication dedicated to the trade.

BLAG Magazine: Adventures in Sign Painting Craft, Community & Culture

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Sam at BLAG Feb 19

PS. This just in, a new exhibition coming to the wonderful American Sign Museum in Cincinnati:

Back to the Drawing Board: The Art of the Sign Sketch 1925–1975
Runs 12 March–11 June

https://www.americansignmuseum.org/event/back-to-the-drawing-board-opening/

Back to the Drawing Board Exhibition Opening - American Sign Museum

Come celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Back to the Drawing Board: The Art of the Sign Sketch 1925–1975, featuring rare sign sketches gathered from across the country.

American Sign Museum