All are welcome…
We are a group of independent artists bound together by a passion for the book arts and an all-volunteer organization run by the energy and generosity of our members. There is no fee for membership. We ask only that you volunteer in some capacity to help in the ongoing operation of the organization.
MEMBER BENEFITS
SHARE AND LEARN
We meet twice a month: The BABA Sunday Session is a hands-on workshop led by a BABA member, usually on the first Sunday of the month from noon to 4 pm. A minimal fee (usually between $10-$25) covers instructor’s prep and materials and a contribution to BABA. On the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, we have a book share meeting by Zoom. These meetings include announcements of various exhibits and classes, show-and-tell, and planning upcoming events. See our Events page for more details.
JOIN IN THE CONVERSATION
We maintain an email list that serves our members by providing updates on meetings and events, sharing relevant information, and facilitating inquiries related to the art of bookmaking.
Additionally, BABA hosts a Discussion Group on Groups.IO, aimed at allowing our members to announce meetings and Sunday workshops, share insights, and raise questions.
To join the BABA Discussion Group, please send an email to main+subscribe@bayareabookartists.groups.io with the subject line “Subscribe Request” and include your name in the body of the email.
Occasionally, Groups.IO may conduct a verification check to prevent spam; therefore, we recommend checking both your inbox and spam folder for a message from Groups.IO.
You will also need to confirm your subscription for security purposes, so please monitor your email for a confirmation message from Groups.IO.
Once your subscription is approved, you will start receiving notifications for each new post. You have the option to reply to the entire list or directly to the individual who posed the question.
GET FEATURED ON THE SITE
Active BABA members may have an on-line gallery on our website. Members who wish to add, remove or update their gallery should webmaster@bayareabookartists.org
BE PART OF THE BOOK ARTS BAZAAR
Our largest event, The Book Arts Bazaar includes a member gallery of exceptional artist books and altered books created by our members. There are also book arts-related vendors, and artist books for sale. Our members participate in various forms by volunteering, exhibiting, leading Make & Take activities, giving an artist talk, etc.
If you are not yet sure about joining BABA, you are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings as our guest. Meeting dates and times are available on our Events page.