Book art education is at a turning point. The future of our field will be shaped by the ideas we share, the skills we pass on, and the relationships we build together. Now is the time to gather, collaborate, and imagine what comes next.
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, CBAA: the Association for Book Art Education will connect communities across the country through regional Pivot(al) hubs hosted by book arts centers, universities, libraries, and studios. We invite you to join us by hosting or attending a hub in your community.
Pivot(al) is a national day of conversation, creativity, and connection designed to strengthen the future of book arts education. Together, participants will:
- Explore innovative teaching approaches and classroom resources
- Build new partnerships and strengthen local and national networks
- Engage in conversations around equity, access, sustainability, and advocacy
- Celebrate the creativity, resilience, and generosity that define our field
The national program will include:
- Opening remarks from the CBAA President
- A keynote address by IBé Crawley
- Artist demonstrations and process videos
- Artist book readings shared by members across the country
CBAA will provide hosts with a playbook and video catalogue to help shape the day’s programming, while local hosts create the space for conversation and community-building.
Participating hubs already include:
Austin Book Arts Center (Austin, TX)
Book Arts Program, the University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
Constellation Studios (Lincoln, NE)
Cuneiform Press (Plainfield, VT)
Duke University Dept. of Art, Art History and Visual Studies (Durham, NC)
Flower City Arts Center (Rochester, NY)
Hajosy Arts and New England Book Artists (Canton, MA)
MAKE Studio (Evanston, IL)
The PRESS Room at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (North Adams, MA)
Minnesota Center for Book Arts (Minneapolis, MN)
Montana State University School of Art (Bozeman, MT)
Paper Jam + Print (Phoenix, AZ)
Partners in Print (Seattle, WA)
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (Hyattsville, MD)
The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
University of Central Florida (FL)
University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
University of Nevada Reno (Reno, NV)
University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD)
Whether you are an educator, artist, student, librarian, or community organizer, Pivot(al) is an opportunity to help shape the future of book arts education—together.
Also, you can Show your support for book arts education by purchasing limited-edition CBAA-themed swag, including shirts, totes, and other community-designed items. Every purchase helps build visibility for our field while supporting future CBAA programming and initiatives.
