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Details Revealed for Book Art Biennial 2011

by media_adsoka on Jul 23, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS—Jeff Rathermel, interim executive director, announced that Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) will present the second Book Art Biennial in summer 2011. Set to take place the last weekend of July, the Biennial will focus on the theme of extended engagement. The MCBA Prize, which reaches to all corners of the globe and attracts national and international book artists alike, will also be awarded.

“Last year’s Biennial was a great success. We were very impressed with the level of creativity and quality present,” said Rathermel. “This is such a great opportunity for the field and for book artists across the world. I am positive that the 2011 event will be equally as engaging and continue to highlight the vitality of the art form.”

The Book Art Biennial will consist of panel discussions, academic presentations and artist exhibitions. Participants will explore the true power of books, focusing on the sequence, movements and the...Read More >>