The Book Artist - Maggie Kerrigan

10/09/2026

Well...how about THAT?!?!

So honored and appreciative of this recognition!

Aware ‘26: Love Our Earth | Second Place Spotlight

Take a Hike — Maggie Kerrigan

Artist Statement: What better way to love your earth than to go and be with her in nature. The hiking boots honor Emma Gatewood, the first woman to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail (though she wore Keds sneakers). Book used: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk

Congratulations, Maggie!

Stay tuned as we highlight first place!

09/17/2026

Read my latest newsletter: https://thebookartist.substack.com/p/retreat-retreat?r=3bc2l4

09/10/2026

Local peeps, know a teen who loves art? Sign 'em up!!

09/09/2026

This is creepy! I hung an installation of 8 books, each carved with a different emotion. This one book was swinging back and forth, back and forth all day long, with nobody touching it!! I've heard some things about the Hermitage Museum, and now I've seen some things too!

08/28/2026

I love this poster!! and I'll be at the Sept. 4th opening!

Join us for the opening of Animalia and celebrate animals of all kinds! 🐾

From the tiniest microorganism to the largest animal on Earth, every living thing contributes to our world.

✨ Exhibition on display September 4–27
✨ Opening Reception: Friday, September 4 | 6–8 PM
✨ Award Presentation: 7 PM

Artwork featured on poster: Chromatic Gaze by Mindy Delaney.

See you there!

08/28/2026

The Butterfly Effect

If the butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, will that cause a tornado in Kansas?
This piece is in the upcoming exhibition at the VB Art Center, opening Sept. 4th.

06/25/2026

check out my new logo! What do you think?

06/08/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/thebookartist/p/lessons-from-song?r=3bc2l4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

05/11/2026

Ahhhh....Aloha - There's good reason to welcome aloha into your life! https://mailchi.mp/7f8fd6450018/march2026news-17452334

05/05/2026

So excited that this piece sold to a collector in Louisville!