Workshops & Events
2025 McKnight Fellowship for Book Artists Panel Talk
We invite you to join us for a public artist panel featuring our two 2025 McKnight Book Artist Fellows, Ellen Mueller and Sarah Evenson, and the visiting arts professionals working with them throughout their fellowship year!
First Saturday Tour (August)
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.
Beyond the Book: Ethiopian Books
Join us for Beyond the Book featuring Ethiopic codices from the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library (HMML). Visiting artist Islam Aly will also share his contemporary Ethiopian bindings for a rich and engaging experience.
First Saturday Tour (October)
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.
First Saturday Tour (November)
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.
First Saturday Tour (December)
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.
First Saturday Tour (January)
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.
First Saturday Tour (February)
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.
CBAA Meeting: Pivot(al)
Join us for Pivot(al), a national gathering hosted by CBAA: The Association for Book Art Education, taking place at 18 HUB locations across the U.S. on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
First Saturday Tour (June)
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.
Doors Open Tour & Printing Activity
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.
Jerome Book Arts Residency Artist Talk
Join us for an artist talk with the 2025-2026 Jerome Residency recipients, alter hakej, Genie Tran, and Essence Enwere.
Book Artist Badge Day
Join us in MCBA’s studios for a day of book arts and earn your Book Artist Badge!
Crossing the Line: The Passport Re-Imagined Reception
Join us for a reception for our current exhibition, Crossing the Line: The Passport Re-Imagined.
Press Play: Free Printing Event & Open House
Join us for Press Play, an annual open house that invites participants of all ages to experience letterpress printing and book arts through hands-on activities in MCBA’s studios.
First Saturday Tour Template (Month)
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.
A Radical Alteration: Women’s Studio Workshop as a Sustainable Model for Art Making Gallery Tour and Reception
Join us for a gallery tour and exhibition recepetion for A Radical Alteration with visiting curator, Maymanah Farhat
Celebrating Elysa & Welcoming Courtney!
Join us as we celebrate Elysa Voshell's incredible leadership and officially welcome Courtney Gerber as MCBA's new Executive Director.
Artist Talk: In the Field
We're delighted to welcome Andrea Peterson to MCBA’s studios for a visit from northwest Indiana! Join us for an artist talk with Andrea Peterson, a papermaker who practices regenerative and sustainable methods on land that entwines her work and life.