Photograph of an artist talk with Stephanie Stigliano featuring a room full of attendees and a projection screen displaying samples of Stigliano's book arts work.

Events at the Center

The KCC’83CBA offers events and workshops, including the annual Book Arts Bazaar, for celebrating the innovative and engaging nature of book arts.

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Giving Tuesday

Consider making a gift to the Kate Cheney Chappell ’83 Center for Book Arts and to the future of our expanding book arts program.

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Annual Book Arts Bazaar

Information about the Annual KCC’83CBA Book Arts Bazaar and photos from our 2025 event. Stay posted for details on our 2026 happening.

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Book Arts Workshops

The KCC’83CBA offers a range of dynamic and engaging book arts workshops open to all individuals and skill levels. A different Workshop is offered in Fall & Spring.

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Learn more about the KCC’83CBA inaugural Artist Retreat at InSitu in Redding, Connecticut!
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Pope-Cheney Art Studio

The Pope-Cheney Art Studio in USM’s Wishcamper Center is host to ongoing exhibitions of artists books highlighting the diverse voices within the Book Arts community.

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Summer Book Arts

Spend 2-weeks studying Book Arts in Portland, Maine. Participants work with USM faculty and visiting artists, learning a variety of techniques specific to book arts.

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El Toro, Repurposed book, by Art Student Olivia Dyer

Minor in Book Arts

Expand your visual book knowledge and skill by Minoring in Book Arts at KCC’83CBA.

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Scholarship Honors Esteemed USM Associate Professor and Book Artist, Rebecca Goodale

The Rebecca Goodale Book Arts Scholarship provides financial support for a student majoring in the visual arts, with preference given to a declared Book Arts minor.

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