The Center for Book Arts is committed to exploring and cultivating contemporary aesthetic interpretations of the book as an art object while invigorating traditional artistic practices of the art of the book. The Center seeks to facilitate communication between the book arts community and the larger spheres of contemporary art and literature through exhibitions, classes, public programming, literary presentations, opportunities for artists and writers, publications, and collecting. Founded in 1974, it was the first organization of its kind in the nation.

 


in the gallery

Fine & Dirty
January 18, 2012 - March 31, 2012

Patricia S. Ward: Re/Vision
January 18, 2012 - March 31, 2012

Ethan Shoshan: Strange Birds
January 18, 2012 - March 31, 2012

upcoming events

History of Art Series: Typography
Wednesday, February 8th , 6:30pm
$10 suggested donation/ $5 members

Book Arts Lounge
Paper Plates
Friday, February 10th , 6 to 9 pm
$10 suggested donation/ $5 members

Artist Talk
Fine & Dirty: Contemporary Letterpress Art
Wednesday, February 15th , 6:30pm
$10 suggested donation/ $5 members

History of Art Series: Typography
Wednesday, February 22nd , 6:30 pm
$10 suggested donation/ $5 members

     

of note

Elevator Access to the Center: Starting Monday, January 23, the lobby to the Center for Book Arts' building will be under renovation and will not be accessible until mid- to late- February. To visit the Center, take the freight elevator to the 3rd floor. The Center will be open at normal gallery hours.

Winter Newsletter & Course Catalogue: View, download, or print our Winter Newsletter available here as a PDF. Please contact the Center if you would like a hardcopy mailed to you.

Annual Fund: You can still make a gift and be a part of our mission to advance the art of the book: click here to make a tax-deductible donation to the 2011 Annual Fund.

Members: The Board of Directors will be proposing revisions to the Center’s By-Laws for a membership vote.  Please watch out for a formal notice in the mail, along with a proxy card so you can vote on the proposal.

Volunteer at the Center: We are looking for winter work/study volunteers and interns to help with administrative tasks, special events, exhibitions, publicity, and more. For more information, please click here to see our Opportunities page. To apply, please send your application form, resume, and statement of interest to mjin@centerforbookarts.org.

HVAC Campaign: Visit our exhibitions, printshop, and bindery, and enjoy the comfort of our new HVAC system! This much-needed improvement would not have been possible without our loyal supporters. Click here for a list of all those who contributed to our HVAC campaign.

Inclement Weather
Please make note that the Center's policy is not to cancel classes or public programs due to inclement weather. However, if there are any cancelations they will be posted here.

Please click here for further details regarding all the days The Center will be closed to the public this year.