Upcoming Events

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Promoting the idea of the book in all of its varied forms and mediums is central to SFCB’s mission. Our in-person and online events provide food for thought for those interested in all aspects of artists’ books, the visible word, printing in its many forms, and related arts.

SFCB hosts a wide range of events which are free and open to the public. One-off events such as our visiting instructor BOOK TALKS or artist panel discussions often focus on exhibitions, collaborations with other organizations, or studio process. In early 2020, SFCB began hosting online events, reaching a new audience of printers, bookbinders, and artist bookmakers worldwide.

We would love to see you at one of our upcoming in-person or online events! If you’d like to help us bring community events to the public, please visit our volunteer FAQ page.

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BOOK TALK: "Under the Skin: Parchment Craft and the Art of the Book" with Bruce Holsinger
Start: September 19, 2024, 6:00 PM
End: September 19, 2024, 8:00 PM

SFCB is excited to host scholar and novelist Bruce Holsinger as he discusses his recent book “On Parchment: Animals, Archives, and the Making of Culture from Herodotus to the Digital Age," with special emphasis on the role of parchment, or animal skin, in the history of bookmaking and art.
An Evening of Performance and Calligraphy with Shubhra Prakash and Rajeev Prakash Khare
Start: September 25, 2024, 6:00 PM
End: September 25, 2024, 8:00 PM

SFCB is excited to host Shubhra Prakash (“Fontwala”) and typographer Rajeev Prakash Khare as they bring together their passion for Indian scripts and the written word.
From the Bench of Servane Briand
Start: October 3, 2024, 12:30 PM
End: October 3, 2024, 1:00 PM

October's guest artist is bookbinder and book artist Servane Briand in Palo Alto, CA.
Opening Reception: David King Publications 1977 - 2019
Start: October 25, 2024, 6:00 PM
End: October 25, 2024, 8:00 PM

Join SFCB in celebrating our Fall 2024 exhibition "David King Publications 1977 - 2019"