Dear Friend, As you know, the scope of the Center's activities is truly remarkable. Though we are widely recognized for our variety of book arts classes and provocative exhibitions, the Center also provides crucial studio workspace for artists, opportunities for emerging writers, and services for the greater arts community. We are entering our 35th year of operation, and could never have made it this far without your support. We are writing to ask you to help us continue this vibrant programming by making a tax-deductible, year-end contribution to the Center for Book Arts today. You can bring us closer to our Annual Fund goal of $75,000. Your donation will sustain our diverse and dynamic programming in the coming year, including many new courses and workshops in the Printshop and Bindery. The Center's exhibitions promise to be as thought-provoking and stimulating as ever, with the exhibition Artist Books as (Sub)Culture, opening in January, showcasing the many ways artist groups throughout the nation use book arts to advance their missions. There will also be artist installations, readings, special events, lectures - and a lot more! This past year, the Center achieved important institutional goals that focus on our future. We initiated a comprehensive Strategic Plan to promote growth and stability through grants from many sources, including the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, while the National Endowment for the Arts and others have provided support for cataloguing and preserving our Book Arts collections. This unprecedented recognition, coupled with the continued, enthusiastic support of our members, will enable us to begin implementing a long-term vision for the Center as we continue advancing the field of Book Arts in all its forms. Despite these accomplishments, the Center for Book Arts remains especially vulnerable in these uncertain economic times. But we know we can rely on your support. By contributing to the Center's year-end appeal, you will be directly investing in this organization we all love and believe in. We also encourage you to ask a friend, family member or colleague to match your contribution, and to join the Center for Book Arts community for all the programs, classes, and exhibitions they won't want to miss! Please contribute online or return the reply form with your check or credit card details. Donors of $100 or more will receive a special item from the Center's letterpress printshop. Please note that this contribution to the Center is for general operations and is not a membership gift. You may also donate by calling the Center at (212) 481-0295. Warm Regards,  Michael Held Chair, Board of Directors  Brian Hannon Chair, Development Committee  Virginia Bartow Chair, Annual Fund Drive |
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