CBAA the Association for Book Art Education upcoming events

Montana Institute for Book Arts - Summer Workshops REGISTRATION OPEN (11 Mar 2026)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The MONTANA INSTITUTE FOR BOOK ARTS is a summer program that brings fine artists, writers, craftspeople, and motivated students from across the country to share their professional knowledge and love of bookmaking. The two sessions are split between a historic research station on Flathead Lake and the University of Montana's campus in Missoula. Students will be able to choose from a range of courses, including bookbinding, papermaking, letter carving, and a printing workshop on a 1936 Hacker Test press, home of Bear Scratch Press.

The Institute supports high quality craftsmanship within a flourishing literary and arts community. Between immersive workshops, there will be opportunities to visit the MONTANA MUSEUM OF ART AND CULTURE, where instructors at the Institute will exhibit their art, readings, wilderness excursions, cozy nights under the stars, and a chance to meet fellow lovers of the printed word.

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Heartland Artist Retreat (30 Mar 2026)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join us for Into the Heartland Artist Retreat

July 19-24, 2026
Eaglewood Resort & Spa
Itasca, IL 60143 (close to O’Hare airport)

Open to all Artists!
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Into the Heartland is a boutique artist retreat—a gentle pause—a deep breath of fresh air amid life’s hustles. It is an experience of connection, creativity and curiosity that will leave you renewed and enthused long after you return home. Eight stellar instructors have been selected including:

Daniel Essig teaching “Altered Mica Book” and Joseph Lappie (St. Ambrose University) teaching “Book Bind-a-Palooza”

Calligraphy and painting classes too!

Visit the CCC website for all the exciting details!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

CBAA Meeting: Pivot(al) (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Book art education is at a turning point. The future of our field will be shaped by the ideas we share, the skills we pass on, and the relationships we build together. Now is the time to gather, collaborate, and imagine what comes next.

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, CBAA: the Association for Book Art Education will connect communities across the country through regional Pivot(al) hubs hosted by book arts centers, universities, libraries, and studios. We invite you to join us by hosting or attending a hub in your community.

Pivot(al) is a national day of conversation, creativity, and connection designed to strengthen the future of book arts education. Together, participants will:

Explore innovative teaching approaches and classroom resources
Build new partnerships and strengthen local and national networks
Engage in conversations around equity, access, sustainability, and advocacy
Celebrate the creativity, resilience, and generosity that define our field

The national program will include:

Opening remarks from the CBAA President
A keynote address by IBé Crawley
Artist demonstrations and process videos
Artist book readings shared by members across the country

CBAA will provide hosts with a playbook and video catalogue to help shape the day’s programming, while local hosts create the space for conversation and community-building.

Participating hubs already include:

Austin Book Arts Center (Austin, TX)
Book Arts Program, the University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
Constellation Studios (Lincoln, NE)
Cuneiform Press (Plainfield, VT)
Duke University Dept. of Art, Art History and Visual Studies (Durham, NC)
Flower City Arts Center (Rochester, NY)
Hajosy Arts and New England Book Artists (Canton, MA)
MAKE Studio (Evanston, IL)
The PRESS Room at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (North Adams, MA)
Minnesota Center for Book Arts (Minneapolis, MN)
Montana State University School of Art (Bozeman, MT)
Paper Jam + Print (Phoenix, AZ)
Partners in Print (Seattle, WA)
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (Hyattsville, MD)
The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
University of Central Florida (FL)
University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
University of Nevada Reno (Reno, NV)
University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD)

Whether you are an educator, artist, student, librarian, or community organizer, Pivot(al) is an opportunity to help shape the future of book arts education—together.

Also, you can Show your support for book arts education by purchasing limited-edition CBAA-themed swag, including shirts, totes, and other community-designed items. Every purchase helps build visibility for our field while supporting future CBAA programming and initiatives.