Type-In
Collection as we host a Type-In!
About this Event
Organized by writer Kathryn Carse and Michael Ardito, owner of Hometown
Business Machines, the event invites you to disengage from the distractions of
digital devices and experience the analog simplicity of the typewriter.
In addition to different models and generations of typewriters to use, the
typewriter of artist John Noble will be on display.
Bryan Kravitz, founder and co-owner of Philly Typewriter, will kick off the event at
12:30 with a short talk about the history of typewriters and their appeal today.
After the discussion, you’ll be welcomed to choose your own adventure. Multiple
typewriters will be provided – standard and portable manual machines as well as
the IBM Selectric which offers a large font size.
You can head right to the typewriters to tap out a poem, a letter, or just to hear
the clickety-clack on the keys. You are also encouraged to find inspiration and
follow prompts in the museum’s galleries, including the images and sea creatures
of the Oceanus exhibit, family activities on the second floor, or the archival
objects and photos in the Writing Room.
Have a typewriter stashed in the back of a closet or up in the attic? Bring it along
no matter what shape it is in. Ardito, an expert in repair and reconditioning
typewriters, will evaluate its condition and provide insight into the history and
use of the machine.
Typewriter poet Marina Gasparyan, will also be on hand to compose a poem
with you from 2 to 4 p.m.
Just be sure not to miss the speed typing competition at 3:00. Each participant
will get a chance to type out a short excerpt and see who can accurately type the
piece the fastest. Winner will receive a small prize!
This event is for all ages 6 and older. Fun for families and kids! Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Typewriting in the Neo Analog Age is made possible by a DCLA Art Fund Grant
from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department
of Cultural Affairs.
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Type-writer discussion with Bryan Kravitz
🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Free Play with Typewriters
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Typewriter Poet with Marina Gasparyan
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Speed Typing Competition
Where is it happening?
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