New Editions 2023 - Minnesota Center for Book Arts

October 27–28, 2023
Main Gallery at MCBA

New Editions is a biennial pop-up showcase and sale of new artists’ prints and publications in the Main Gallery at MCBA. Kicking off with a ticketed preview party on Friday night, the sale continues on Saturday, featuring artists’ books, photo books, chapbooks, zines, broadsides, and hand-printed work by artists from around the country.

New Editions offers something for everyone, from art lovers to longtime collectors, with items listed at a variety of price points.

New Editions is presented by Wet Paint and Cathy Ryan & Doris Engibous.

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PREVIEW PARTY
Friday, October 27, 2023 • 6–9pm

$50 early bird / $65 at the door

- - - Get early access to the showcase and sale of 150+ new artists’ books, broadsides, chapbooks, photo books, zines, and hand-printed work by artists from across the US and beyond
    - Experience artist demonstrations of marbling, hot foil stamping, and letterpress with mid-19th century hand presses (learn more below!)
    - Enjoy food, wine, and craft beer
    - Take home a limited-edition MCBA tote bag, designed by local screen printer and Artist Collective member Alex Prince, with the purchase of any artwork
    - Participate in a raffle for artsy goodies from local businesses
  Sneak a Peek
  Show Sneak Peek
  
  Vanessa Nguyen, Ăn Chung: Loving In Vietnamese
  
  Olivia Mae Sinclair, ARCHIVE OF AFFIRMATIONS
  
  Delia Touche, Home is Where the Buffalo Used To Be
  
  Essence Enwere, Midway
  
  Monica Ong, The Star Gazer
  
  Natia Ser, V-card
  Find a complete list of participant bios here.
  Meet the Demonstration Artists
  Show Demonstration Artists
  Brien Beidler (he/him), a 2023 McKnight Book Artist Fellow at MCBA, will demonstrate his skill with hot foil stamping, a process by which gold foil can be adhered to leather or cloth book covers with heat and pressure.
  
  Heather RJ Fletcher, MCBA teaching artist and author of Making Marbled Paper, will show off her finesse with an eyedropper, acrylic ink, and the special marbling combs she uses to transfer intricate patterns onto paper.
  
  Local letterpress expert Bill Myers will be cranking our mid-19th century iron hand presses to produce takeaway prints for guests.
  PUBLIC SALE
  Saturday, October 28, 2023 • 10am–5pm
  Explore new work from around the country during this public event! Marbling, book history, and other hands-on workshops will be offered in coordination with New Editions.
  Become a sponsor! More information here.