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Employment Opportunities
Artist Collective Studio Fellowship 2026/2027
Position Description
Minnesota Center for Book Arts is seeking applications for five Artist Collective Studio Fellowship positions. The Artist Collective Studio Fellowship offers studio access and membership in MCBA’s Artist Collective for 13 months in exchange for 12–16 hours of work per month in MCBA’s studios during Studio Labs, a weekly equipment access opportunity for those with prior training. Studio Fellows support MCBA’s Studio Coordinator with studio and equipment maintenance, studio improvement projects, maintaining a clean and tidy workspace for artists, assisting Studio Lab participants with any questions or equipment issues, and occasional MCBA administrative tasks. Studio Fellows are important ambassadors to MCBA’s artist community and play a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
About Studio Labs
MCBA’s Studio Labs provide access to studios and equipment outside of workshops. Participants enjoy fellowship with other makers as they work on independent projects in the bindery, wet studios, and print studios. Studio Fellows answer questions and support Lab participants as needed. Participants register in advance and must have adequate training to work independently. Studio Labs are held on Tuesdays (5–9pm) and one Saturday (10am–4pm) per month.
Qualifications
- Intermediate or advanced-level experience working in at least one of the following processes: letterpress, screen printing, papermaking, paper marbling, and bookbinding
- Consistent in-person availability on Tuesdays from 5–8pm or 6–9pm and one Saturday per month from 10am–4pm. This is a 13 month commitment and requires dependable attendance.
- Flexibility and willingness to support a variety of tasks as needed (such as moving furniture for an upcoming workshop, installing work in the gallery, providing equipment demonstrations, and cleaning and organizing the studios)
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- This is an in-person position. Applicants must be able to reliably get to and from Minnesota Center for Book Arts.
Additional Desirable Skills
- Multilingual
- Carpentry, woodworking, and other handyperson skills
- Knowledge of other artistic disciplines, gallery work, and/or community studio spaces
While current members of the MCBA community are invited to apply, it is our goal to grow the organization through this position, specifically by offering emerging artists an opportunity to both teach and learn in MCBA’s studios.
Fellowship Dates & Schedule
Studio Fellowships run from April 28, 2026, through May 25, 2027, with Fellows working approximately 12–16 hours per month. Initial orientation will take place Tuesday April 28, 2026. Candidates must be available on Tuesday evenings from 5–8pm or 6–9pm and one Saturday per month (typically the first Saturday of the month) from 10am–4pm. Note: Fellows work one day per week. When there is a Saturday Studio Lab, there is no Lab the Tuesday prior.
Benefits
- 13 month membership to MCBA’s Artist Collective, which provides 24-hour access to studios, equipment, tools, and library
- Equipment training in MCBA’s studios
- A year-long MCBA membership, which includes a 10% discount on workshop tuition (not materials fees) and all retail products in the Shop
- Storage space, including one locker and one flat file
- The opportunity to show artwork in the Artist Collective exhibition in Fall 2027
- 70/30 consignment-split on accepted work in The Shop at MCBA
To Apply
Please submit the following to Molly Poganski, Studio Technician, via Submittable, by Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:59pm CT.
- A few paragraphs explaining why you’d like to join the MCBA community as a Studio Fellow and information about your experience working in one or more of the following processes: letterpress, papermaking, screen printing, paper marbling, and/or bookbinding
- A resume (including information about any relevant training in book arts)
- Name & contact information for two references
- A link to a website or social media page with at least 3 images of recent work, or 3–5 images of recent work that demonstrate your experience in one or more of the following processes: letterpress, papermaking, screen printing, paper marbling, and/or bookbinding
Interviews will be conducted in March and positions will be offered in early April 2026. We prioritize a culture of equity, inclusion, and care for self and community.
We encourage participants with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
About Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Founded in 1983, Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) is a nonprofit visual arts center that offers educational and artistic programming in the book arts, which encompass papermaking, bookbinding, letterpress printing, and related arts. With over 12,000 square feet of artist studios, classrooms, library, and gallery space, MCBA is one of the largest and most comprehensive book arts centers in the world. Visit www.mnbookarts.org to learn more.
Hybrid Education Internship Summer 2026
Join our collaborative team and play an important role in shaping our work! We’ve developed a vibrant series of virtual and in-studio book arts workshops and community programs; we are looking to grow our programs and share book arts in Minnesota and beyond.
About the Internship
MCBA Education Interns will support the education team with a combination of in-person and remote projects. Learn about and gain experience in our in-person and virtual book arts workshops and community engagement events.
Primary areas of focus include (but are not limited to):
- Learn about MCBA’s virtual programs, the online platforms MCBA uses to offer programs (Zoom & Google Classroom), and how our programs are facilitated.
- Participate in virtual workshops on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and occasional Saturdays by supporting teaching artists and participants with tech and facilitation needs. This includes: opening the virtual classroom, greeting the teaching artists and participants, introducing the online platforms to participants, providing tech support as needed, and corresponding with workshop participants about virtual programs.
- Support Saturday studio workshops and staff onsite at MCBA. This includes: welcoming teaching artists and participants, documenting in-person workshops for promotion, occasional teaching artist support, and various projects as assigned.
- Support MCBA’s community outreach programs and gain in-person classroom experience. This includes giving studio tours, assisting with workshops and drop-in printing activities at MCBA and at partner locations, and helping MCBA table at the American Craft Fest in St. Paul on June 13th & 14th. Transportation from MCBA to offsite events is provided as needed. Community outreach programs take place on select weekdays, evenings, and weekends; specific dates and availability to be discussed.
Reliability, punctuality, and good communication skills are key to success in this role.
- Experience or interest in any book arts area, art education, and/or arts administration
- Ability to speak to a group with confidence
- Experience using Zoom or other online meeting platform(s)
- General comfort with technology
Internship Dates & Schedule
The internship runs from May 1st through August 31st, 2026 for approximately 6-8 hours weekly, with initial onboarding and training to take place during the first two weeks of May. We plan to work with two interns. Interns must be available for the following schedule for the duration of the internship. Additional internship hours may be scheduled based on the intern's interest and availability.
Important note: While some elements of this internship may be performed remotely, the person in this position will need to be available to work onsite in our studios and offices. The intern must be able to provide their own desktop or laptop computer and have regular access to a secure internet connection for remote virtual workshop facilitation.
Education Intern Schedule:
- Remote Tuesdays & Wednesdays 4-9pm Central Time (CT)
- In-Person Saturdays onsite at MCBA 9am-2pm Central Time (CT)
- Optional In-Person Opportunities on select weekdays, evenings, and weekends (hours vary)
Benefits
Intern will receive a $800 stipend. In addition to on-the-job educational experience, interns receive a free one-year membership to MCBA, which includes a 10% discount on workshop tuition and retail purchases. This internship includes free participation in every virtual workshop the intern is assigned to facilitate (the intern may choose if they would like to purchase supplies and/or materials kits for workshops as applicable). After completion of 100 hours, interns may register for one free MCBA workshop (which they do not need to facilitate) of up to 12 hours.
To Apply
Please email a 1-pg cover letter and a résumé to internships@mnbookarts.org. In your cover letter, please confirm that you are available for the schedule listed above and share any known schedule conflicts. Please enter the title of the internship (Hybrid Education Internship) in the subject line of the email. Applications are due on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:59pm CT.
We prioritize a culture of equity, inclusion, and care for self and community.
We encourage participants with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
About Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Founded in 1983, Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) is a nonprofit visual arts center that offers educational and artistic programming in the book arts, which encompass papermaking, bookbinding, printing, and related arts. With over 12,000 square feet of artist studios, classrooms, library, and gallery space, MCBA is one of the largest and most comprehensive book arts centers in the world. Visit www.mnbookarts.org to learn more.
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University of Alabama SLIS Book Arts Program is hiring- Tenure Track and Renewable Contract Assistant Professors
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: Book Binding and Preservation/Conservation - Beginning August 16, 2026, this position provides an exciting opportunity for an outstanding creative scholar and intellectual leader with a background in bookbinding and the preservation and conservation of paper-based materials to shape the character and direction of the School of Library and Information Studies which has a strong Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Book Arts program and an undergraduate minor in Book Arts.
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
- Maintain a robust and established research/creative production agenda in the area of bookbinding, preservation, and/or book studies that opens up new conversations, provides novel solutions, and offers new perspectives
- Attract, advise, and mentor master’s students as part of our NASAD-accredited Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) Book Arts program
- Teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in the fall and spring. Instructional modes can include synchronous, online distance education and face-to-face.
- Expand and grow collaborative relationships across campus, within the larger book studies professions, and in other academic disciplines
- Develop and lead new scholarly, educational, and community initiatives (and actively advocate for existing initiatives) that promote the book arts across the University of Alabama and within the larger community, state, region, and beyond
- Actively participate and engage in relevant professional organizations at the state, national, and international levels
- Seek external grants/funding to support research/creative scholarship activities
- Exemplify a commitment to work with students, colleagues, and partners with a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of experience with book arts
Link to Apply and for Additional Information on the Position: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/ccis-assistant-professor-tenure-tenure-track-book-arts-school-of-library-and-information-studies-528410-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states
Assistant Professor, Renewable Contract, Book Arts - Beginning August 16, 2026, this three-year renewable contract position provides an exciting opportunity for a passionate creative scholar and educator with a background in papermaking, digital design, and bookbinding or letterpress printing/printmaking to shape the character and direction of the School of Library and Information Studies which has a strong Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Book Arts program and an undergraduate minor in Book Arts.
This energetic individual is expected to:
- Maintain a modest research agenda relevant to their areas of expertise
- Teach four courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in the fall and spring. Instructional modes can include synchronous, online distance education and face-to face.
- Advise, and mentor master’s students as part of our NASAD-accredited Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) Book Arts program
- Engage with colleagues and students in cross-disciplinary collaborative endeavors
- Supervise the management of the Book Arts studios
- Attract and recruit potential Book Arts graduate students for both the MFA and Certificate programs
Link to Apply and for Additional Information on the Position: https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/ccis-assistant-professor-renewable-contract-book-arts-school-of-library-and-information-studies-528411-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions regarding the positions should be directed to the search chair Prof. Anna Embree at aembree@ua.edu.
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