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CBPA Receives $50,000 NEA Grant
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on May 16, 2012 }
Production for the edition of "Four Monologues" by Aram Saroyan, 2012, which will be adapted into a digital artist's book> The Center for Book and Paper Arts received a $50,000 grant to produce mobile tablet apps representing existing artists’ books, and to commission new works in digital media with material counterparts. Read More... »
Book + Paper MFAs to the Rescue!
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on May 14, 2012 }
Members of the InterArts Book and Paper graduate student organization Pulp, Ink, & Thread head up to Hamilton Wood Type to help with preservation and restoration efforts. Read More... »
New Papermaker's Garden Project Featured at Manifest
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on May 7, 2012 }
The new Papermaker's Garden was open to visitors at this past weekend's Manifest celebration. Read More... »
Book + Paper MFAs join Serbo-American Cookbook Project
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on May 7, 2012 }
International artistic collaboration is no problem when the common theme is food! Read More... »
New Papermaker's Garden Initiative Approved
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on May 1, 2012 }
The newly announced location of the Papermaker's Garden Project (750 South Wabash) will be open for tours during Manifest. Read More... »
Upcoming Panel Discussion Event Focuses on Art and Community Connections
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on April 29, 2012 }
The Art Making + Community Panel will be held at CBPA onART MAKING + COMMUNITY Wednesday, May 2, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Read More... »Nakane Aiko Scholarship Winner Announced
{ Posted under Student Spotlight by Kathleen Beste on April 27, 2012 }
Alex Borgen is announced as the Aiko Scholarship winner by InterArts/CBPA Visiting Lecturer Inge Bruggeman. Read More... »
Reception for MFA Thesis Exhibition Featured Performances and Gallery Talks
{ Posted under Student News by Kathleen Beste on April 27, 2012 }
InterArts MFAs presented special guests an in-depth views of their work during this champagne reception. Read More... »
JAB 31 Released!
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on April 11, 2012 }
The latest issue of the Journal of Artists' Book is now on sale, featuring special inserts and work by this years' InterArts Offset Fellows. Read More... »
Pearl of the Snowlands exhibition opens at UCLA's Fowler Museum
{ Posted under by Kathleen Beste on April 9, 2012 }
The Center for Book and Paper Arts' much-praised 2009 exhibition Pearl of the Snowlands: Buddhist Printing at the Derge Parkhang will run from April 22–October 14 at UCLA. Read More... »
Visiting Artist and Venezuelan Yanomami project leader Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe to create limited edition works at CBPA
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on April 5, 2012 }
The Center for Book and Paper announces the third collaboration with Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe, who will be working with MFA students next week on the production of a limited edition of handmade paper pieces.
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'Zines, Comics and Graphic Novels at Columbia's 13th International Edible Book Festival
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on April 4, 2012 }
A perfect way to celebrate April Fools' Day is literally to eat your words—or someone else's!
French gastronome Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. Read More... »
Artist's Talk Focuses on Graphic Novels with a Global Perspective
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on April 2, 2012 }
Interarts, Amnesty International, present Lunchtime Artists' Talk in 916 South Wabash, Room 201, on April 11, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Read More... »
CBPA to be included in VIP DISCUSSIONS
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on March 23, 2012 }
VIP's Nicholas Corich interviews Steve Woodall in the bindery CBPA to be featured in VIP DISCUSSIONS... Read More... »
"Poems and Pictures" at CBPA reviewed in Time Out Chicago
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on March 18, 2012 }
Time Out Chicago's Laura Pearson looks at the imaginative approaches to publishing on display at CBPA's Gallery exhibition.
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Book and Paper MFA Exhibits Work Around the U.S.
{ Posted under Student Spotlight by Kathleen Beste on March 16, 2012 }
Opportunities to exhibit artists' books are expanding in the United States, and Kathi Beste reaches far and wide to show her work.
Drift Station's "Bookstore"
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Photos from CBPA/Sonnenzimmer Workshop
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on March 12, 2012 }
Nadine Nakanishi and Nick Butcher led workshop participants through new ways of re-energizing their creative processes.
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CBPA Hosts AWP Events during the 2012 Annual Conference
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on March 5, 2012 }
The Association of Writers and Writing Programs 2012 conference at the Chicago Hilton and Towers overflowed into the Center for Book and Paper Arts.
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Michelle Graves interviewed about Guerrilla Girls Workshop Experience
{ Posted under by Jessica Cochran on March 2, 2012 }
Interdisciplinary Arts Department graduate student Michelle Graves ('12) was interviewed by WBEZ's Allison Cuddy and Steve Edwards along with Frida Kahlo of the Guerrilla Girls. Read More... »
Academic Affairs Chooses CBPA for Retreat
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on February 24, 2012 }
The Book and Paper Center's facilities and MFA students provide workshops and tours that refresh and inspire Academic Affairs staff and faculty. Read More... »
New Collection of Poems by Book and Paper MFA Krista Franklin to be released by Willow Books
{ Posted under Student Spotlight by Kathleen Beste on February 19, 2012 }
"Study of Love & Black Body is a small collection of poems that deals with ideas of motherhood, the body, cultural and internal conflict and identity." says Franklin, "...from a variety of angles." Read More... »
Sonnenzimmer Lecture on Their Transdisciplinary Practice
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on February 17, 2012 }
Sonnenzimmer incorporates web-based design platforms into their screenprinting practice.
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Announcing the Alumni Studio Access Award
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on February 6, 2012 }
The Interdisciplinary Arts Department is pleased to announce the Alumni Studio Access Award, a new residency initiative at the Center for Book and Paper Arts.
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Book and Paper MFA Featured in Spring 2012 Artists' Books Exhibitions
{ Posted under Student News by Kathleen Beste on February 5, 2012 }
Jamie Weaver, Going Home, 2011
Jamie Weaver's work expands on the concept of "home." Read More... »
Publishing of Aram Saroyan's Four Monologues Creates Interdisciplinary Events Across Campus
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on February 4, 2012 }
The recent publication of an artists' book authored by poet, novelist, biographer, memoirist and playwright Aram Saroyan provides the perfect nexus for collaborative art making across departments. Read More... »Visiting Artist Bob Stein Challenges Perceptions of the "Book."
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on February 4, 2012 }
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Marshall McLuhan's birth, MacArthur Foundation recipient Bob Stein lives up to his reputation as a "publisher born before…printing presses were good enough to do the things he wanted to do."
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CBPA MFA students work with Cannonball Press artists on A+D exhibition installation.
{ Posted under Student News by Kathleen Beste on February 4, 2012 }
Brooklyn-based artists Martin Mazorra and Mike Houston opened their show at A+D Gallery of work from the collective Cannonball Press. Read More... »
Center for Book and Paper Arts Launches New Research Publication
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on February 3, 2012 }
Sheronawë Hakihiiwë and Center for Book and Paper Arts Director Steve Woodall in the Center’s resource room.
The Center for Book and Paper Arts is proud to announce the launch of a new scholarly publication. Read More... »
CBPA to host Fluxus Event
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on February 1, 2012 }
A Friday in February — A perfect time for "DIY Fluxus!" Read More... »
STAGED READING and Open Rehearsal Four Monologues, from the play The Laws of Light by Aram Saroyan
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on January 15, 2012 }
The Poetry Foundation, the Center for Book and Paper Arts, and Columbia's Theater Department together present a series of events with poet, novelist, biographer, memoirist and playwright Aram Saroyan. Read More... »
Book and Paper MFAs Take to the Road!
{ Posted under Student News by Kathleen Beste on January 15, 2012 }
Over the winter break, six of the Book and Paper MFA students tackled Time, Sequence, and Technology head on at the College Book Art Association's Biennial Conference in San Francisco Bay. Read More... »
CBPA's Exhibition World As Text named one of top 10 Chicago exhibitions of 2011
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on January 7, 2012 }
TimeOut Chicago's Exhibitionist blogger Lauren Weinberg highlights 2011's The World as Text.
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Interdisciplinary Arts Department Visiting Artist Lecture Series Announced
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on December 21, 2011 }
Visiting Artists Triple Canopy
The Spring 2012 Visiting Artist lecture series brings to Chicago internationally recognized artists... Read More... »
Aram Saroyan, Visiting Artist, January 23-25
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on December 19, 2011 }
Photograph by Neil A. France/Los Angeles Times.
Internationally recognized poet, novelist and playwright to visit CBPA... Read More... »
TTM Exhibition Opens in the Galley
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on December 19, 2011 }
Interdisciplinary Thinking Through Making course opens new pathways for expression.
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CBPA Announces Spring Workshops, Exhibitions and Programs
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on December 12, 2011 }
Our workshop, lecture, and event line-up for spring now available.
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Center for Book and Paper Arts Holiday Hours
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on December 11, 2011 }
Our offices, gallery, and studios will be closed to the public for a short holiday break. Read More... »
Remembering Barbara Metz (1930-2011)
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on December 9, 2011 }
Remembering Barbara Metz, 1930-2011 Read More... »
"Unfree Freedom" reviewed in The Columbia Chronicle
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on November 30, 2011 }
Installation view; photo by Kathi Beste The Columbia Chronicle recently reviewed "Unfree Freedom," current Spotlight Exhibition.... Read More... »
CBPA Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on November 23, 2011 }
CBPA Thanksgiving holiday hours... Read More... »"The Future of Letterpress" panel & TYPEFACE screening at Southside Hub of Production (SHOP)
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on November 22, 2011 }
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Visiting Artist Workshop Brings New Letterforms to Life
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on November 9, 2011 }
Experimentation with alternative methods and materials was at the heart of Swiss artist Dafi Kühne's workshops at the Center for Book and Paper Arts.Read More... »
CBPA 2012 Summer Residency Applications Posted
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on November 2, 2011 }
The Columbia College Chicago Center for Book & Paper Arts is offering two two-week residencies in the summer of 2012. The residencies are intended to provide time, facilities and assistance for specific projects.
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Visiting Artist Lecture Kicks Off a Weekend of Innovative Print Studio Workshops
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on October 28, 2011 }
There was plenty to see and hear at the Dafi Kühne lecture this past Thursday evening.
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Campus Visit and Studio Workshop with the Guerilla Girls
{ Posted under Announcements by Kathleen Beste on October 24, 2011 }
The Interdisciplinary Arts Department and the Center for Book and Paper Arts hosted the Guerrilla Girls for a campus visit and student workshop in hand papermaking.
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Center for Book and Paper Arts Welcomes the Alliance of Artists Communities
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on October 24, 2011 }
The Center for Book and Paper Arts was pleased to co-host this year's Alliance of Artists Communities conference, providing members an opportunity to visit the studios and galleries. Read More... »
Now Available: "The World as Text" Exhibition Catalog
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on October 21, 2011 }
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Thesis Critique Week 2011
{ Posted under Student News by Kathleen Beste on October 10, 2011 }
Interdisciplinary Media Arts graduate student Michelle Graves
Fall critiques were held in September this year for third-year MFAs in Interdisciplinary Book + Paper and Media Arts. Read More... »
Wood Type, Evolved exhibition featured on "Printeresting"
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on October 9, 2011 }
The "thinking person's favorite online resource for interesting printmaking miscellany" highlighted the Center for Book and Paper Arts' latest exhibition on its front page. Read More... »
Time Out Chicago Reviews Book and Paper Exhibition
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on September 27, 2011 }
The newly opened "Wood type, Evolved" exhibition at the Center for Book and Paper Arts garners a rave review in Time Out Chicago.
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Opening Reception of "Wood Type, Evolved" at the Center for Book and Paper Arts
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on September 26, 2011 }
The opening reception of "Woodtype, Evolved" was a highlight of the September 8 "ArtCrawl."
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MFA Book and Paper Students Re-Imagine Theater in Book Form
{ Posted under CBPA by Kathleen Beste on September 22, 2011 }
When Poetry magazine Senior Editor Don Share was looking for an alternative way to present a short theatrical piece by poet Aram Saroyan, he found a natural partnership at Columbia College Chicago's Center for Book and Paper Arts.
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Fall Programs announced!
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on August 1, 2011 }
Find out more about exhibitions, community programs and workshops at the Center for Book and Paper Arts this Fall.
We are pleased to offer a definitive look at new trends in experimental woodtype with our exhibition Wood Type, Evolved: Experimental Letterpress & Relief Printing in the 21st Century, opening September 8 as part of Columbia College Chicago's Art Walk, and also a Chicago Artists' Month gallery and studio event on October 6.
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"The World as Text" reviewed in Artforum, TimeOut & Chicago Tribune
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on July 29, 2011 }
Photo by John Boehm Check out "The World as Text" reviews in Artforum, The Chicago Tribune and TimeOut Chicago.... Read More... »
PRINT <3 DIGITAL Artbook Released
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on July 25, 2011 }
PRINT <3 DIGITAL Artbook released on the occasion of Printers' Ball 2011!
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Images from MUSIC + TEXT, featuring Theaster Gates, John Preus...
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on July 18, 2011 }
View images from MUSIC + TEXT, featuring experimental music inspired by text as well as poets reading response poems to "The Reading Room" by David Ferry. Read More... »Printers' Ball Schedule and Exhibitors Announced
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on July 14, 2011 }
Printers' Ball, July 29, 2011: Complete Schedule Announced!
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Opening Reception & Event Images from THE WORLD AS TEXT
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on July 8, 2011 }
View images from THE WORLD AS TEXT summer events... Read More... »Center for Book and Paper Arts on Artnet
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on June 3, 2011 }
Interdisciplinary Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition at Center for Book and Paper Arts featured on Artnet....
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Brad Freeman nominated for MCBA Prize
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on June 3, 2011 }
(June, 2011) Studio Coordinator Brad Freeman nominated for the prestigious MCBA Prize...
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Blog: THE WORLD AS TEXT Design Collaboration
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on May 24, 2011 }
Visit THE WORLD AS TEXT summer reading room/exhibition design collaboration blog
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Now Available: Journal of Artists' Books: JAB29 (Spring, 2011)
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on May 16, 2011 }
JAB29, the "Brazil Issue" now available... Read More... »Typography Symposium: June 1-4, 2011
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on May 6, 2011 }
The Center for Book and Paper Arts is please to announce a Typography Symposium, to take place June 1-4, 2011. Unless otherwise indicated, events are free and open to the public. Guest speakers include Alastair Johnston, Paul Gehl (Newberry Library), Bill Moran (Hamilton Wood Type Museum) and Clifton Meador...
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Summer Workshops at CBPA - Register Today!
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on May 6, 2011 }
Summer Workshops now posted... Read More... »CBPA at Chicago Zine Fest
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on March 18, 2011 }
CBPA will have an exhibitor table and host demos at this year's Chicago Zine Fest... Read More... »Edwin Torres performance: Thursday, February 2
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on February 21, 2011 }
Performance Poetry in the Age of Language, a reading by Edwin Torres... Read More... »Instigating Accidents: Chance as Strategy and Aesthetic (Panel + Reception)
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on February 10, 2011 }
CBPA to host panel discussion on chance in modern and contemporary art... Read More... »CBPA at CODEX
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on January 28, 2011 }
The Center for Book and Paper Arts and JAB, the Journal of Artists' Books will participate in the biannual CODEX Bookfair and Symposium... Read More... »Catalogs Now Available Online
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on December 5, 2010 }
The publication of exhibition catalogs is a growing and important part of the Center for Book and Paper Arts exhibitions program Read More... »Journal of Artists' Books at the New York Art Book Fair
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on October 18, 2010 }
Journal of Artists' Books will exhibit at the New York Art Book Fair, November 4-7, 2010 Read More... »CBPA Studio Coordinator Brad Freeman Interviewed for Article on Artists' Books
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on September 28, 2010 }
The field of artists' books is the subject of an article recently published in Chicago Art Magazine. The first in a series, the article gives a broad overview of contemporary book arts within the context of the broader field of contemporary art practice. Read More... »CBPA Fall Exhibition top pick in Chicago Tribune's Fall Art Preview!
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on September 13, 2010 }
The Center for Book & Paper Arts was highlighted alongside top institutions as a top pick in the Chicago Tribune's Fall Art Preview. Critic Lauren Viera cited Mano/Mundo/Corazón: Artists Interpret La Lotería as one of the season's not-to-miss exhibitions. Check it out in print in the Sunday, September 12th edition, or online by clicking here. Read More... »Center for Book and Paper Arts Featured on Printeresting
{ Posted under CBPA by Paul Catanese on August 11, 2010 }
Checkout this great photo tour of the Center for Book and Paper Arts which was recently featured on Printeresting.org Read More... »
Summer Media Coverage
{ Posted under CBPA by Jessica Cochran on July 30, 2010 }
The Center for Book & Paper Arts is full of activity this summer. In addition to a summer exhibition, Marilyn Sward: Speaking in Paper, as well as workshops, lectures and community classes, CBPA is at the center of one of the largest literary events in the Midwest: Printers' Ball, which is produced in association with Columbia College Chicago and the Poetry Foundation takes place at the Ludington Building July 30 from 6-11pm.The Interdisciplinary Arts Department is pleased to share some fantastic media coverage for these activities. Enjoy! Read More... »
Interdisciplinary Arts Welcomes Jessica Cochran!
{ Posted under CBPA by Paul Catanese on July 28, 2010 }
The Interdisciplinary Arts Department would like to extend a warm welcome to Jessica Cochran, the new Curator of Exhibitions and Programs at the Center for Book and Paper! Before joining us, Jessica was the Director of Marketing, Programs and Outreach for Art Chicago/NEXT and Director of the O’Connor Art Gallery at Dominican College. In addition to managing exhibitions and programs, Jessica will be responsible for the Center’s marketing, website and Facebook page. Learn more about Jessica from her guest blog for Studio Chicago. Read More... »