As summer gets underway, Route 1 Reads is here to help kickstart your summer reading! A road trip-inspired reading list from state Centers for the Book along Route 1, this… Read More»
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Book Arts: Become a member today!
It’s that time of year again! Book Arts memberships are now open for the 2019-2020 year. If you are new to Book Arts, please consider becoming a member to join… Read More»
Book Arts Member Profile: Amy Arnold
We are constantly amazed by the work and other creative endeavors accomplished by our Book Arts members. To better share that work with a broader audience, we will profile members… Read More»
2019 Annual Member’s Project: Uncharted (Unfounded/Unmoored)
2019 Annual Member’s Project – Uncharted (Unfounded/Unmoored) (Specs Updated 06/24/2019) Project Documents: Project Pitch Guidelines.pdf Pitch Meeting: Collaboration Concepts.pdf Annual Member’s Project Specifications.pdf (rev. 062419) Uncharted – Slideshow Guidelines.pdf A… Read More»
Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. Residency Recap
Between March 9-26, 2019, Detroit artist Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. completed his work in the inaugural Frank Riccio Artist Residency…
Upcoming Book Arts Programs at the Virginia Center for the Book
The Book Arts Program at the Virginia Center for the Book offers a full schedule of classes and workshops in the arts and crafts of bookmaking. Here’s the complete listing… Read More»
Book Arts: Build a Book…from the Inside Out
- When Thursday thru Sunday, August 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2019 (10 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Instructor
- Lyall Harris
- Cost
- $430 Book Arts members/$465 non-members
In this process-based 4-session course, we will explore a range of simple folded and bound structures as we experiment with written and visual content, including letterpress printing with wood type.… Read More»
Letterpress Core Skills: 2019 Summer Intensive Workshop
- When Five Classes – August 19 thru 23, 2019 (10 AM – 3 PM)
- Instructor
- Garrett Queen & Kevin McFadden
- Cost
- $400 members/$465 non-members
Five Classes – Monday thru Friday August 19 thru 23, 2019 (10 AM – 3 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible** Participants of all skill levels welcome* This summer in our… Read More»
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Virginia Festival of the Book
Each March, the annual Festival brings together readers and writers for a five-day program of mostly free programs, including readings, signings, panels, children’s storytimes, and more. Learn more »