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Upcoming Exhibition: Fine and Dirty: Contemporary Letterpress Art
“Bomb” by Simon Redington
June 7—28
Opening reception June 7 during Art Hop, 6 to 9 p.m.
Today, the fine press book is thriving. This kind of artist’s book, whose character derives from the properties and pleasures of craft, has emerged as the leading edge in a field that is attracting working artists and students in increasing numbers. It is time to mark this medium’s resurgence and consider its future arc. This exhibit, organized by the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, assembles work by established and emerging artists, that reflects the best in letterpress books today.
Current Exhibition: The Illustrated Accordion 2013
Mary Grassel, Bill and Friends, Relief Print Accordion Book
May 3 through 24 2013
Opens durring Art Hop May 3, 6:00-9:00pm
View the 2013 Illustrated Accordion Entries through flickr.
The structure of an accordion book is simple: a long piece of paper is folded into pages that can be read like a book or spread open and displayed like a banner. The works on display in our exhibit The Illustrated Accordion take this form to a new level.
If you have ever asked, “What are Book Arts?” come and see how people from as far away as Europe or as close as the KBAC studio have answered this question.
Spring/Summer Classes
Spring and summer mean plenty of events and classes at the KBAC. We have a great list of class offerings for kids on summer break, so take a look and sign up soon—space is limited. Our new Book Arts Store offers a convenient local retail outlet for decorative papers, book arts supplies, and handmade products. With new exhibits opening every month in our gallery you’re sure to see some fascinating works of art.
Enroll today for Spring and Summer classes at the KBAC. Gift certificates available!
View the Eighth Annual Edible Book Entries
The KBAC joins libraries and book arts centers from around the world in this delightful April Fools celebration of the art of the book! The Edible Book Festival has been celebrated in over 20 countries including Australia, Brazil, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, and Russia. Our judge for this year’s competition is Judy Sarkozy, owner of Sarkozy Bakery.Visit our Edible Book page to see entries from previous years and to get ideas. A Grand Prize, chosen by our judge, and a People’s Choice Award, chosen by vote among the public, will be given to the best entries. After the judging is completed we will eat the books!