I hope you were able to make it to our annual Holiday Sale last weekend- a good time was had by all this year. Guests enjoyed some lovely klezmer music and tasty hors d'oeuvres prepared by staff members Alex and Sarah on Friday night during our Preview Party. The Center raised some money for its programs through a silent auction and raffle. The vendors got a chance to enjoy each other's work (as well as sell their own). On the whole, a smashing success. Here's some more pictures from the event.





FYI: The Center is closed as of December 23rd, reopening January 2nd.
Happy Holidays from the Center for Book Arts!

Be sure to join us at the Center this month as we close out the year-

On Friday, December 8th at 6:30 pm we will host the last of this year's Center Broadsides Reading Series, featuring David Trinidad and Karen Garthe, hosted by Jeanne Marie Beaumont. There's a suggested donation of $10 at the door ($5 for CBA members) which gets you a free limited edition letterpress printed broadside as well.

On Friday, December 15th and Saturday December 16th we will host this year's Holiday Sale and Open House. New this year is a Friday night Preview Party and Silent Auction-Join us from 6 to 9pm and have the first chance to purchase unique and handmade items, while enjoying a festive evening of music with hors d'oeuvres and holiday cocktails. PLUS, special this year is the Silent Auction of Private Book Art lessons with some of the Center's instructors, museum memberships and private tours of collections. Attendees on Friday night will receive a special letterpress printed keepsake with each ticket. Throughout the two day event, artists will be selling their handcrafted creations at affordable prices.

Call to purchase your tickets to the Friday night Preview Party/Silent Auction at 212-481-0295. Saturday the fair will be open from 11 am to 5pm, free admission all day long.