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»
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2019 Annual Member’s Project Kick-off Gathering
- When Friday, June 21st at 5:30 PM
Join us Friday, June 21st at 5:30 PM for an hour of maps, n’ snacks (n’ libations)! We’ll be talking about the 2019 member project, Maps (title TBD) and some approaches… 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: Unseen/Invisible/Imaginary Maps
2019 Annual Member’s Project: Unseen/Invisible/Imaginary Maps Thank you to everyone that came out for the pitch meeting, and for the great ideas that were generated. While we came to 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 »