July 30, 2011, Saturday - 2011 MCBA Prize Gala and Award Ceremony

Time: 6:30pm - Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music
          8:00pm - Award ceremony

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, (Open Book building) 1011 Washington Avenue South

The MCBA Prize is the first honor to recognize book art from across the field and around the world, celebrating the incredible diversity of this vital artform. Our jury of three distinguished leaders in the field of book arts reviewed 147 submissions from over 150 artists, representing 22 nations around the world and all 7 continents of the Earth. The jury narrowed the field to five finalists; these five works will be on display at MCBA during Book Art Biennial 2011.

We hope you will join us as we announce the winner at The MCBA Prize Gala on Saturday, July 30! Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music while you mingle with artists and special guests. Then attend the evening's program and witness the presentation of The MCBA Prize. Stay and celebrate with champagne and a dessert buffet following the ceremony.

Tickets to attend the MCBA Prize Gala are $50 per person. Discounted tickets are available to Book Art Biennial attendees. This event sold out last year; reserve your spot today!

New this year: a silent auction of "MCBA Experiences" -- private group opportunities ranging from a Fine & Dirtywine and cheese party for 20 with curators Betty Bright and Jeff Rathermel, to hands-on experiences with letterpress, marbling or binding, to a personalized youth workshop for your favorite group of kids. Prize packages will also include gift certificates to art supply stores and other bonuses! Read full descriptions here. The silent auction will be open to Gala attendees only!