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MCBA Prize 2026 Virtual Reveal

  • Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 South Washington Avenue #100 Minneapolis, MN, 55415 United States (map)

Log on to learn the winner of the MCBA Prize 2026

Join MCBA and Prize Juror, Inge Bruggeman, as we announce the winner of the 2026 MCBA Prize! All 20 semi-finalists and 5 finalists will be showcasing their work virtually over the course of the night. See you virtually!

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Hardcover Exposed Sewn Binding
Oct 20
Workshop, Virtual, Binding and Box Making, Intermediate
Hardcover Exposed Sewn Binding
Workshop, Virtual, Binding and Box Making, Intermediate

In this virtual workshop, learn how to create a beautiful hardcover binding using leather or cloth for the spine, and paper for the cover boards.

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Workshop, Virtual, Binding and Box Making, Intermediate
Selling and Distributing Your Artist's Books
Oct 21
Workshop, Virtual, Beginner, Related Arts, Design and Content
Selling and Distributing Your Artist's Books
Workshop, Virtual, Beginner, Related Arts, Design and Content

Designed to demystify the often hidden administrative and social labor costs of making artists’ books, this virtual workshop will take an in-depth look at the different aspects of selling and distributing artists’ books and zines: audience, promotion, book and zine fairs, working with stores, selling to libraries, etc.

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Workshop, Virtual, Beginner, Related Arts, Design and Content
Hand-Lettering 1: Art of Letters (October)
Oct 22
Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Related Arts, Design and Content
Hand-Lettering 1: Art of Letters (October)
Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Related Arts, Design and Content

In this in-person workshop, you'll discover hand-lettering techniques through a guided approach to drawing letters and short words, and walk away with a poster featuring your own lettering alphabet or your favorite letter!

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Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Related Arts, Design and Content
Drum Leaf Binding
Oct 22
Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Binding and Box Making
Drum Leaf Binding
Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Binding and Box Making

The drum leaf binding—developed by Tim Ely—is a simple yet elegant design that uses folio pages printed on one side and not sewn through the fold.

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Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Binding and Box Making
Letterpress 2: Setting Type (October)
Oct 22
Workshop, In-Person, Printing, Intermediate
Letterpress 2: Setting Type (October)
Workshop, In-Person, Printing, Intermediate

This in-person letterpress workshop focuses on setting metal type and building familiarity with printing on the Vandercook press.

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Workshop, In-Person, Printing, Intermediate
Watermarks & Assemblage with Handmade Paper
Oct 24
Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling, Visiting Artist
Watermarks & Assemblage with Handmade Paper
Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling, Visiting Artist

In this in-person workshop, learn foundational skills in bookbinding while making three book structures: pamphlet binding (single- and double-section), slotted tape binding, and a hardcover, flat-back book with three-piece case.

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Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Papermaking and Marbling, Visiting Artist
Introduction to Hand Bookbinding: Weekend
Oct 24
Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Binding and Box Making
Introduction to Hand Bookbinding: Weekend
Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Binding and Box Making

In this in-person workshop, learn foundational skills in bookbinding while making three book structures: pamphlet binding (single- and double-section), slotted tape binding, and a hardcover, flat-back book with three-piece case.

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Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Binding and Box Making
Image Transfers for Collage
Oct 28
Workshop, Virtual, Beginner, Printing
Image Transfers for Collage
Workshop, Virtual, Beginner, Printing

Image transfers are a playful and versatile process to add to your collage toolbox. Part collage and part print, image transfers offer an opportunity for unexpected results.

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Workshop, Virtual, Beginner, Printing
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MCBA Prize 2026 Reception