Saints Alive! the 2022 Book Arts Members’ Project
Saints Alive is a collection of storied art to express gratitude for whoever/whatever helped one cope during the pandemic.
The entire collection can be previewed on this site.
Featured
Event
The return of Block Night… Wednesday, December 7th
Details will follow, but we’re looking to reestablish Block Night as a regular feature of our Book Arts offerings.
NewsFive Questions with Kalela Williams
The new director of the Virginia Center for the Book talks about her return to Virginia, how she’s putting her unique spin on the Festival of the Book, and (of course) her cats.
Event
Holiday Card Class 2022 – An Introduction to Letterpress
Join us for an introduction to letterpress as you make 15 simple holiday greeting cards from our movable type. Come with an idea for no more than 20 words, look through our dingbats, or select a preprinted image to create your design.
Working across the Commonwealth to unite communities of readers, writers, artists, and book lovers.
We provide year-round programs and partnership initiatives. The Center recognizes the enduring power of literature, storytelling, and the book arts to engage in public dialogue and promote intercultural understanding.
Our Work
Did you know that the Virginia Center for the Book offers reading recommendations, workshops on bookmaking and letterpress, literacy resources across the Commonwealth, and virtual events throughout the year?
