"Signs of Life" is a combined literary journal and contemporary jewelry art exhibition featuring the work of nine jewelry artists paired with nine writers, culminating in a unique publication celebrating the literary and jewelry arts. This is the twelfth year of publication. Artists are: Chris Abrass, Raïssa Bump, Barbara Cohen, Kristin Diener, Emiko Oye, Joan Hammond, Seth Papac, Linda Threadgill, and Wolfgang Vaatz. Writers are: Beckman, Brenna Fitzgerald, Stuart Grover, Darcy McMurtery, David Messerschmidt, Mary A. Nelen, Harry L. Rinker, Lauren Williamson, and Judith Works.

Lectures and readings will take place 4 – 5 p.m. October 19, 2016. A champagne reception will follow, 5 – 6:30 p.m.