Book Arts Bazaar 2025 postcard graphic at the Kate Cheney Chappell Center for Book Arts

Sunday, April 6, 2025
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Location: McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success | 35 Bedford St (2nd Floor), Portland, ME

About: 
Join us for the 2025 Book Arts Bazaar, a community celebration dedicated to the fine craft of book arts. This unique gathering showcases the talents of regional book artists, papermakers, bookbinders, printmakers, educators, and writers, all coming together to share their passion for contemporary book arts.

Presented by the Kate Cheney Chappell ‘83 Center for Book Arts, this event invites the public to connect with artists and learn about the techniques that keep these cherished traditions alive.

Image of a Book Arts Bazaar exhibitor sitting at a table featuring their artist books, zines, and paper objects.
An example of a past Book Arts Bazaar vendor (Natasha Shacklett) and their amazing paper goods.

Getting to the Book Arts Bazaar

The METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off directly in front of the McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Services. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website and bus fair is $2 each way.

Additionally, a flat $8 parking rate is available to Book Arts Bazaar attendees who are interested in parking in our USM Portland Garage One, located directly across the street from the McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success. In our digital parking interface, navigate to April 6 and find the Book Arts Bazaar event tab. From there enter your auto information and pay accordingly. Street parking is free, although limited.

Parking at USM Portland
Book Arts Bazar selling display of handmade books

Visitor Information

Visitors have the opportunity to explore a diverse array of handmade books, artisan paper products, and unique prints, while engaging in meaningful conversations about the rich traditions and innovations within the field.

Additionally, Portland Zine Club will be hosting zine making activities throughout the duration of the event. And visit the Husky Brew downstairs for an array of specialty café selections.

This event is FREE and open the public. Open to visitors of all ages!

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2025 Vendors


For more information about KCC ’83 Center for Book Arts, please contact:
Annie Lee-Zimerle, Program Coordinator
(207) 228-8014 or aemin.leezimerle@maine.edu
usm.maine.edu/bookarts
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