Minnesota Center for Book Arts

Your support today shapes the future of MCBA. Help us grow and expand access to book arts for all.

 For/Word MCBA Artist Collective exhibition reception.Artist Mentorship recipient Suriya Sam-Khuth with her new work.Community printing at Press Play.

A gift today enables families and community members to enjoy MCBA’s free exhibitions, improves access to our virtual and in-person workshops, and supports programs that cultivate a fierce community of creative voices. Help us reach our Give to the Max Day goal of $10,000.

Your generosity fuels: 

Scholarships to make art accessible for everyone. We are proud to support our community by offering roughly 50% off of the cost of workshop tuition for BIPOC students and those who are experiencing financial hardship.

"Having scholarships available allowed me to take this class and is appreciated SO much. Art should be accessible and I'm glad MCBA has financial support for students."

- Introduction to Screenprint participant, March 2024

 Forged Fibers workshop participants.Kids Suminagashi workshop.

Fellowships and Mentorships for both emerging and established artists, giving them access to vital opportunities and supporting their creative growth.

"MCBA is a magical place where artists are there to help each other grow, it has this welcoming atmosphere of authentic curiosity in everyone's work. Even as an emerging artist, very new to book arts, there was never a time I felt I didn't belong. Every artist and teacher made me feel competent and worthwhile, even if I was a novice in most things."

- Jerome Mentee 

 Radha Pandey, MCBA Prize 2024 winner's book, "Flora of Mughal India"Artist Mentorship recipient Leah Klister with her new work.

Community Connections that foster personal and professional growth. By making money less of a barrier and opening doors to new opportunities, this past year we've provided support to 904 working artists.

"The Artist Collective Studio Fellowship allowed me the opportunity to meet and connect with a variety of members within the letterpress, printmaking, and book arts communities of the Twin Cities. In addition, having access to letterpress and studio equipment contributed to my own personal growth as an educator, artist, and researcher. "

- 2024 Studio Collective Member

Letterpress cards with Hebrew type workshop.Shift-lab gallery reception.Yuka Petz's installation in the Outlook Gallery.

Thanks to the Windgate Foundation, all new and increased donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Double the impact of your commitment to foster a love of book arts for all. Increase your gift, and invite friends, family, and community to join us in expanding the possibilities of MCBA.

Donations of $75 or more made between November 1st and November 21st will receive a gift from MCBA's studios.

Donate $75 or more and receive a sticker from MCBA's Shop.

Donate $150 or more and receive a magnet from MCBA's Shop. 

Donate $250 or more and receive a swag bag! This includes an MCBA tote bag and marbled paper buttons.

Donate $500 or more and receive all three gifts. You will receive a sticker, magnet, tote bag, and buttons.

About MCBA 

Founded in 1983, Minnesota Center for Book Arts is a nonprofit visual arts center that ignites creativity and community through the book arts. We practice letterpress printing, bookbinding, hand papermaking, paper marbling, screen printing, and more! We believe that creativity is a basic human impulse that should be recognized and encouraged in all of its forms, and we are deepening our commitment to catalyzing opportunities for education, enrichment, and engagement for all. Through in person and virtual workshops, exhibitions, and opportunities for artists of all levels, we invite you to explore your own creative impulse. 

Be sure to check out our online Shop, where you can find unique artwork, art supplies, and bookish gifts!