Book Art Biennial at MCBA

“Durs Grünbein: 26°57,3’N, 142º16,8’E,” Veronika Shäpers, MCBA Prize winner 2009

Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) is hosting their second Book Art Biennial, “Pacing the Page” July 30–31, 2011. Through workshops, lectures, conversations and exhibitions, attendees will be invited to explore the many aspects and significance of contemporary artists’ books.

Some highlights of the conference include:
•    Keynote address by Gary Frost
•    “Teaching the Book Arts” roundtable for artists and educators
•    Several exhibitions
•    “Motionpoems,” a project that unites text and filmmaking in an inventive way
•    The MCBA Prize, recognizing book art from across the field and around the world, will be presented during an evening gala and award ceremony on July 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Registration fees are $30 for MCBA members and students or $50 for non-members. MCBA Prize Gala tickets are $50 for general admission or $40 for Biennial participants.

For more information and registration, go online or call 612-215-2520