Week of Events
Call for Entries: Westward Bound II
Westward Bound II | August 17 – September 10, 2023, Denver, Colorado This is a national juried exhibition, open to artists at least 18 years of age. Eligible are any artists’ book-works (editioned or unique) created by an artist working in The American West OR with content that relates to The American West. Selections will […]
Putting Pencil to Pixel with Angy Che
Unlock the power of the iPad to create dynamic, polished, and punchy lettering. No previous Procreate or lettering experience is required. This workshop is for anyone who is interested in bringing words to life through the art of lettering. Although we’ll be using the iPad and Apple Pencil as our main set of tools in […]
SF Design Week
Join us June 6–11th for the 17th Edition of San Francisco Design Week. This years theme is 'Plot Twist' Changing the way the story unfolds To shape the future, we need to embrace change — a key concept in the history of the Bay Area. San Francisco is a city built on twists and turns. Whether […]
American Academy of Bookbinding: Manipulating Leather class
Instructor: Colleen Curry Turn leather and suede into beautiful pieces of art to be used for decorative inlays and onlays for bindings, covering books, and flyleaves. We will finish the workshop making a limp binding with leather doublures using the leather decorated in class.
Call for Proposals | Bill Stewart Project Award
The Bill Stewart Project Award was established to honor the legacy of Bill Stewart, a longtime supporter and dealer of contemporary fine press and artists’ books. In service to Bill’s fascination with the physical attributes of the book, CBAA invites members to submit proposals for the Bill Stewart Project Award in Book Arts, which provides […]
Sunday, June 11, 2023
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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Featured June 12, 2023 -Featured Editors of Color Coffee Hour
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Featured June 12, 2023 -Featured Frank Ingerson and George Dennison: A Bay Area Love Story in Arts & Crafts (1910-1966)
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Featured June 12, 2023 -Featured Hosting Word For Word
Editors of Color Coffee Hour
Are you an Editor of Color? Would you like to meet up with your fellow Editors of Color in a welcoming, intimate, online setting? Jesi Vega, recent president of the Northwest Editors Guild and a Puerto Rican Jew from the Bronx, hosts a monthly Zoom coffee hour for editors who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of […]
Frank Ingerson and George Dennison: A Bay Area Love Story in Arts & Crafts (1910-1966)
The Splendid Disarray of Beauty (2023) tells two intertwined stories, one of love, the other of art. In 1910, the San Franciscans Frank Ingerson and George Dennison became permanently paired in life and love. Known among their friends and in their community as the Boys, they remained in a de facto common law marriage for […]
Hosting Word For Word
Off the Page Staged readings that are the first step in Word for Word’s production process—taking a short story from the page to the stage. Join us for the first of many steps in bringing stories to the stage. “The Secret Source” by Ben Okri Directed by Rotimi Agbabiaka Two young people discover that the […]
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Featured June 14, 2023 -Featured PubWest Publishers Roundtable – June
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Featured June 14, 2023 -Featured LA Painter: The City I Know / The City I See
PubWest Publishers Roundtable – June
Join us as we talk about AI morality & legality with PubWest general counsel Ryan T. Shaffer of Sherman & Howard L.L.C. We all have a lot to learn in that arena! PubWest roundtables are an open forum for PubWest members and guests to discuss issues in the publishing industry. Roundtables are not recorded.
LA Painter: The City I Know / The City I See
L.A. Painter: The City I Know / The City I See is a full-color exploration of Karla Klarin’s abstract and modern landscapes of Los Angeles, where she was born, raised, and became one of the city’s most influential female painters. This first full monograph of her work is accompanied by ten essays that define her […]
Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Featured June 15, 2023 -Featured InDesign Goes to Prison
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Featured June 15, 2023 -Featured Happy Hour Discussion: Copyediting and Proofreading Fiction
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Featured June 15, 2023 -Featured Happy Hour Discussion: Copyediting and Proofreading Fiction
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Featured June 15, 2023 -Featured Brand Talks by Monotype
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Featured June 15, 2023 -Featured PPN | Virtual Monthly Meetup
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Featured June 15, 2023 -Featured Arion Publication Party: Their Eyes Were Watching God
InDesign Goes to Prison
Of all the things people in prison might be doing, chances are learning InDesign doesn't immediately come to mind. But it did for Michael Santos and, through Prison Professors the organization he founded, incarcerated individuals now have an additional, if unlikely, pathway to success. Santos is passionate about creating a supportive and rehabilitative environment within […]
Happy Hour Discussion: Copyediting and Proofreading Fiction
If you copyedit or proofread fiction or want to learn more about doing so, join host Erin Cusick for an informal discussion about the joys and challenges associated with editing fiction. Come prepared to share insights and experiences, ask questions, or just listen to learn from others. Though the event is open to all editors, […]
Happy Hour Discussion: Copyediting and Proofreading Fiction
If you copyedit or proofread fiction or want to learn more about doing so, join host Erin Cusick for an informal discussion about the joys and challenges associated with editing fiction. Come prepared to share insights and experiences, ask questions, or just listen to learn from others. Though the event is open to all editors, […]
Brand Talks by Monotype
Come join Monotype at their signature event, Brand Talks, happening June 15th at the Exploratorium. Join monotype and fellow creatives for an evening of engaging, short talks from standout thinkers in the design, marketing and branding space, including a keynote by Canva, and brand story by COLLINS agency. Enjoy a drink, food, and great conversation […]
PPN | Virtual Monthly Meetup
Hosted/Organized by: PPN This event is open to anyone in the book-publishing industry and provides a great opportunity for connection. Grab a drink and come and catch up, share news, and get advice. We generally hold virtual meetups over Zoom on the third Thursday of each month, not just because this is the safest way […]
Arion Publication Party: Their Eyes Were Watching God
Come out to the Arion Press and celebrate the release of our latest artist book: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston featuring artwork by Kenturah Davis. Join us for a compelling evening with a live conversation between artist Kenturah Davis and filmmaker Tracy Heather Strain about the enduring influence of Janie Crawford's […]
Friday, June 16, 2023
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Saturday, June 17, 2023
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Featured June 17, 2023 -Featured BAIPA Workshop: Putting Your Audiobook to Work for You with Becky Parker Geist
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Featured June 17, 2023 -Featured WILD June Meetup: East Bay
BAIPA Workshop: Putting Your Audiobook to Work for You with Becky Parker Geist
Whether planning an audiobook or already have one, there are actionable ways to put it to work for you to increase sales of all formats and build community. Learn how and where!
WILD June Meetup: East Bay
Embrace the power of pride and diversity! Join us as we commemorate LGBTQIA+ Month at the innovative, queer-owned Temescal Brewing. With its avant-garde ambiance, ample seating options, and mouthwatering food trucks, this venue sets the stage for a night of visionary conversations and meaningful connections. Let's raise a glass, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, and create a wave […]