“Letters don’t get their true delight when done in haste and discomfort, nor merely done with diligence and pain, but first when they are created with love and passion.”
— Giambattista Bodoni
Art and Calligraphy Exhibits
San Mateo County Fair
Since 2021, Pacific Scribes has sponsored a special Calligraphy/Hand Lettering category at the San Mateo County Fair’s Fine Arts Galleria annual exhibit of original work. Shown here is some artwork by Pacific Scribes members who have received ribbons in this competition.
2025 San Mateo County Fair
Sandra Collins
FIRST PLACE
Sandra Collins
SECOND PLACE
Sara Loesch-Frank
HONORABLE MENTION
2024 San Mateo County Fair
Sara Loesch-Frank
FIRST PLACE
Sandra Collins
SECOND PLACE
2023 San Mateo County Fair
Evelyn Eldridge
FIRST PLACE and a “CARRY THE LIGHT” AWARD
2022 San Mateo County Fair
Sandra Collins
THIRD PLACE
Sandra Collins
HONORABLE MENTION
2021 San Mateo County Fair
Sandra Collins
FIRST PLACE
Sara Loesch-Frank
SECOND PLACE
Anne Johnston
THIRD PLACE
Anne Johnston
HONORABLE MENTION
PAST EXHIBITS
Saratoga Library Exhibit
January and February, 2024
Saratoga Library Exhibit
November and December, 2023
Members Exhibit of Artists’ Books
Saratoga Library
January and February, 2024
Members Exhibit of Framed Artwork
Saratoga Library
November and December, 2023
MORE PAST EXHIBITS
Saratoga Library Exhibit
January 2 – February 1, 2018
Filoli Calligraphy Exhibit:
Garden Inspirations
April 4 – June 4, 2017
Presentation Center Exhibit
September 7 – November 30, 2016
Valentine Exhibit
January 30 – February 29, 2016
Calligraphy Exhibit:
Gifts of the Garden
Filoli Historic House & Gardens
June 17 through August 24, 2014
Members’ Valentine Exhibit
Handmade and Vintage Valentines
Menlo Park Public Library
February 2009
AVArtFest
Pacific Scribes’ members show calligraphic works at the Pioneer Park in Mountain View.
Sara Loesch-Frank
Elizabeth Fifield
Marian Gault
Pacific Scribes sponsors one or more exhibits of our members’ artwork each year. So that the artwork can be protected and hung safely and securely, the following framing guidelines have been developed. Compliance is mandatory; improper framing can be grounds for rejection.
When delivered, all artwork must be:
- Dry and framed, ready to hang.
- Frames must be in good condition, with secure, sturdy corners and edges.
- Covered with glass or Plexiglas. Plexiglas is strongly recommended for pieces over 20″ x 24″.
- Securely wired to frames with screw eyes or D-rings on wooden frames and appropriate fittings to attach wire on metal frames.
Design Considerations
- In general, artwork looks best surrounded by a large white or neutral-colored mat.
- A 3″ – 4″ wide mat will accentuate an artwork from 10″ x 12″ up to 24″ x 30″ inches.
- Proportionally, very small artwork can use 1″ – 2″ mats, but avoid very narrow mats that minimize your work.
- The second mat (as in a double matting) usually shows 1/4″- 1/8″ (or 1/2″- 3/4″ when using tone on tone).
- The mat opening must overlap the artwork by at least 1/8″ (1/4″ is better).
- Framing should enhance, not compete with, the artwork.
Questions? Email us at: info@PacificScribes.org
The Following will be Cause for Rejection:
- Floating plastic or glass frames with clips
- Any other type of framing considered unsafe by our Exhibits Committee.
