Cincinnati Book Arts Society (CBAS) is a nonprofit organization comprised of professionals and amateurs from all quarters of the book, paper and printing arts-bookbinders, paper makers, printers, paper marblers, and book artists, as well as archivists and conservators-for the purpose of creating a spirit of community among hand workers in the book arts and those who love books. We also strive to increase educational opportunities for private individuals as well as institutions and other organizations, fostering excellence through exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and publications dealing with various aspects of the art of the book throughout the year. In addition to classes and workshops, we also sponsor programs, lectures and meetings open to the public. CBAS works in conjunction and collaboration with other nonprofit arts organizations and educational institutions to enhance and expand complementary programs. Our plans for the future include opening a facility which will house book arts and printing equipment and supplies for workshops. The facility will be available for use by interested individuals or groups, and will contain a gallery and resource library. CBAS publications include a website featuring items of interest to book, printing and paper enthusiasts, such as book and exhibition reviews, technical articles, type samples, and historical essays. Membership is open to all who share our interests and support these goals.

Whether you are a bibliophile, a collector, an educator or an artist working in book, paper or printing arts, the Cincinnati Book Arts Society is for you. CBAS is the central organization in the Ohio–Kentucky–Indiana area for book lovers of all kinds, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Just as a book could not exist without all of its various parts, so CBAS depends upon its members for financial support in order to fund its programs. Find the membership level that is right for you, and join us in promoting the organization and its goals.

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The Cincinnati Book Arts Society welcomes book enthusiasts of all ages in promoting and preserving contemporary & traditional forms of book, paper & printing arts.

It is our vision to serve as the primary forum for the book arts in the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana area by:

1. Developing & promoting exhibitions for the book arts.
2. Providing experimental opportunities for professional development and learning about the book arts.
3. Partnering with other arts and community organizations.
4. Disseminating information through print and electronic publication.
5. Facilitating collaboration of interpersonal exchange for ideas.

The CBAS Study Group is a small group of CBAS members who have made a commitment to investigate together special areas of interest in the book arts. Members of the group agree to actively participate by taking turns being in charge of a program and guiding the group to learn something new. It might be something you already know or something you investigate to present to the group. You do not need to be an expert - just a person willing to explore a new topic and present it to the group. The Study Group normally meets on the second Saturday of every month except December. A small materials fee may be collected at each meeting for supplies.

Any CBAS member is welcome to join the Study Group. It is a wonderful opportunity to get to know your fellow CBAS members, to share your expertise and learn from others.

Want to know more? Contact: Janice Kagermeier at kagermeier@fuse.net

JACK CAMPBELL - Chair
CECIE CHEWNING - Vice-Chair
APRIL FOSTER - Secretary
ROBIN HENDERSON- Exhibitions & Public Relations
JANICE KAGERMEIER – Study Group
JEANNE STRAUSS- DE GROOTE – Library Liaison & Exhibitions
JO DIAMANTES - Treasurer & Historian
MARK PALKOVIC
DIANE STEMPER - On leave

Committees:
PEG RHEIN - eCommunications
DIANNE DENNIS - Membership
LINDA DIETRICH - Volunteer Coordinator