special events


Please join us for special opening receptions for new exhibitions, broadside poetry readings, artists' talks, round table discussions, lectures, and professional development workshops.

Members receive a discount on all public programs. Opening receptions and open houses are free. Suggested admission to all other events: $5 members; $10 non-members.


Artist Talk: Artist as Publisher
Wednesday, July 30th , 6:30pm
Moderated by Omar Lopez-Chahoud, Curator.
Suggested donation: $10/$5 CBA members


Artist Talk: Fun and Games (and Such)
Wednesday, August 6th , 6:30 pm
Moderated by Alexander Campos.
Suggested donation: $10/$5 CBA members


Fall Open House
Saturday, September 6th , 1-5pm
Free to the public.


Annual Meeting
Tuesday, September 9th , 7pm
All members are invited to hear about the Center's activities and successes over the past year.
Free to the public.


2008 Poetry Chapbook Competition
Wednesday, September 17th , 6:30 pm
Honoring the winner of the annual chapbook competition. With Robert Ostrom, Paige Hill Starzinger, Rusty Morrison, Tomaz Salamun, and Sharon Dolin.
Suggested donation: $10/$5 CBA members


Matrix and the Whittington Press
Opening Reception
Friday, September 26th , 6:30 pm
Free to the public.