Saturday, May 9; 1–2:15Pm CT, Open Book lobby Explore two floors of active book arts studios, a type library featuring wood and metal type in multiple languages, and a printing press from the 1800s. Then, watch a printer set up a Pilot platen press and print your own bookmark (or two!) to take home with you. Look for the sign and MCBA staff member in front of MCBA’s gallery in the Open Book lobby. Suggested ages: 7 and up Tours are free AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Register IN ADVANCE, Walk-ins are also welcome. More Public Programs Apr 23 In-Person, Public Program Jerome Residency Artist Talk In-Person, Public Program Join us for an artist talk with the 2025-2026 Jerome Residency recipients, alter hakej, Genie Tran, and Essence Enwere. In-Person, Public Program May 2 In-Person, Public Program, Tour First Saturday Tour (May) In-Person, Public Program, Tour Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios. In-Person, Public Program, Tour May 9 In-Person, Public Program, Tour Doors Open Tour & Printing Activity In-Person, Public Program, Tour Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios. In-Person, Public Program, Tour Register With MCBA STAFF
Nonprofit visual arts center championing the art of the book. 💪 @shopmnbookarts & our galleries are open Tue-Sat 10–5, Thurs until 7, & Sun 11-3💌📚
