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Sponsorship Opportunities
May 9, 2026
Dear Friend of Book Art,
On June 13, 2026, CBAA: The Association for Book Art Education will hostPivot(al), our annual members meeting. Even as some institutional support for book art education retreats, the field itself is still growing, and Pivot(al) is our answer to that moment. This gathering is designed to meet our membership where they are, making CBAA programming more accessible across regions while affirming that book arts education is strongest when we build it together.
Pivot(al) will unite book artists, printers, librarians, and educators nationwide through a network of regional hubs hosted by book arts centers, schools, libraries, and universities. A pivot is both a turning point and a point of connection—and our field is experiencing both.
The day’s program will include:
- Opening remarks from the CBAA President Rachel Simmons
- A keynote address by IBé Crawley, book artist and sculptor
- Demo videos from artists
- Artist book readings from members
- Local programming and facilitation provided by each host site
Our aims with this gathering are to:
- Explore new teaching approaches and classroom resources
- Build partnerships and strengthen local and national connections
- Engage with topics of equity, access, sustainability, and advocacy
- Celebrate the creativity and resilience that define book arts education
CBAA is a non-profit organization committed to book art education, including both the practice and analysis of the medium. It welcomes as members everyone involved in teaching and all others who have similar goals and interests. In addition to the educational community of teachers and students, our more than 600 members include academic librarians, curators, independent scholars, museum professionals, international private collectors, and practicing artists.
YOU can help support CBAA by becoming a Pivot(al) 2026 Sponsor. As a sponsor, you will provide access to resources such as member support grants, speaker fees, and meeting costs for our diverse community of book artists and thinkers. By supporting book arts educators and enthusiasts from all walks of life, you are in turn supporting the future of book art education.
This is a terrific opportunity for a constructive partnership—a chance to gain high visibility with your networks by supporting the growth and influence of our important professional organization.
We urge you to consider one or several of the options on the enclosed list of sponsorship possibilities. A member of our Development Committee will be contacting you soon to follow up on this letter and discuss your participation, support, and inclusion in the event.
With appreciation and thanks,
Rachel Simmons
President, CBAA
president@collegebookart.org
CBAA Pivot(al) 2026 — Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
Benefactor — $500
Supports the keynote address by IBé Crawley and helps anchor a national day of connection and learning across regional hubs
- Two complimentary event registrations
- Full media recognition: full-page ad in the digital program; name and logo featured on the CBAA website and event sponsorship page
- Name recognition in opening remarks
- Featured recognition across CBAA social media channels
- Opportunity to include promotional materials in the digital event packet
Patron — $250
Supports the design and production of shared program materials that connect participants across sites
- One complimentary event registration
- Media recognition in the digital program and on the CBAA website
- Opportunity to include promotional materials in the digital event packet
Supporter — $100
Helps expand access by supporting two event admissions, enabling more educators and artists to participate
- Quarter-page ad in the digital program
- Name and logo recognition on the sponsorship page of the program and CBAA website
- Opportunity to include promotional materials in the digital event packet
Friend — $50
Supports one participant’s access to a day of collaboration, learning, and exchange
Name and logo recognition on the sponsorship page of the program and CBAA website
Student Sponsor — $35
Directly supports a student’s attendance, helping cultivate the next generation of book artists and educators
- Recognition by name on the sponsorship page of the digital program
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