The International Biennial CODEX Book Art Fair & Symposium focuses on serving practitioners, scholars, curators, collectors, students, and all those who are curious newcomers or avid enthusiasts of the art of the book. We bring together the international community to exhibit the work and to educate the public about the rich traditions and contemporary practices surrounding artists’ books and fine press publications — where craft and concept unite into exemplary works of art.

You will also find representatives working in the associated crafts, such as bookbinders / boxmakers, calligraphers / lettering artists, papermakers / paper decorators, type foundries, toolmakers, and book art suppliers. Exhibitors also include a variety of academic institutions representing student work, along with a variety of book art organizations that work to preserve and promote various aspects of the field.

Schedule of Events

Public Book Art Fair Hours

Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
West Ballroom

Saturday, February 7, 2026

12:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Sunday, February 8, 2026 

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Monday, February 9, 2026

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Symposium Schedule  

Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
East Ballroom

Check-In: 8:30 am
Talks begin: 9:00 am

Sunday, February 8, 2026

9:00 am – 11:30 am

Monday, February 9, 2026

9:00 am – 11:30 am

Mark Your Calendar for a celebration of Carson Valley art and artists. Featuring open studios tour, meet the artists and their art, live demonstrations, purchase unique, one of a kind art and lively discussions about art in and around the Carson Valley. Studios open:  

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 

10 - 4

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 

10 - 3

Enjoy a day on the green, exploring the variety of vendors selling quality art, paintings, photography, handcrafted jewelry and more.

The event takes place at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Free admission to the show and Museum.

For more information call 775-782-2555

The 2019 Craneway Craft Fair will take place December 21 & 22, 10am - 5pm both days. The Fair takes place in the gorgeous Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA and benefits Berkeley’s KPFA 94.1 public radio – speaking truth to power daily! For 49 years The Craft Fair has helped sustain listener-funded KPFA radio.

The Craneway Craft Fair provides an opportunity for the Bay Area community to support, enjoy, and be nourished by local artisans in much the same way it interacts with KPFA.

The Fair showcases 200 juried and diverse exhibitors, including both master artisans and emerging newcomers. Their original art and crafts fill the pavilion along with fair trade and non-profit vendors. Food is catered by GDC Kitchen – a minority, woman, and veteran-owned local catering business.

Admission: $12 ages 18-64, $10 Seniors & Disabled, Youth Free

The Trade Show is open to the public and has vendors selling supplies and materials for book artists.

The Artists’ Fair is replacing the Artist’s Shop from past conferences. The Artists’ Fair will be open to the public on Thursday and Friday evenings in the Cawein Gallery, and is an opportunity for book artists to personally sell their fine crafts.

For conference attendees and the public this is a unique opportunity to purchase hand-made books, cards, hand decorated papers, and other book related work from professional artists and students of the arts.

FOCUS ON BOOK ARTS is a five-day conference of book and paper arts workshops held biennially on the verdant campus of Pacific University in charming Forest Grove, Oregon, just west of Portland. Every odd-numbered year, we present workshops taught by renowned, professional instructors in the fields of bookbinding, printing, decorative papers, paper making, book art and more. The conference attracts over 200 book and paper artists from around the world. We offer five days of workshops, along with a Trade Show, Artists’ Fair, Faculty-Staff Exhibition, and several evening receptions. With the option of on-campus housing, FOBA is an excellent opportunity for community, networking, and learning new skills.

www.focusonbookarts.org

In a beautiful natural setting reminiscent of a traditional summer camp, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program provides high caliber arts instruction and memorable arts immersion workshops to a diverse student population of all ages and abilities. Nearly 2,000 children, youth, adults and families participate in the diverse summer program featuring workshops in all the arts and specifically tailored to all proficiency levels and ages. The Summer program provides children, teens, adults and professional artists intensive practical instruction in all the visual arts and performing arts – sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, Native American arts, film & digital media, fashion design, dance, music, theatre and creative writing.

Art Camp for adults at the Oakland Feather River Camp has been an annual event since 1991. We are well known for our inspirational classes, taught by recognized arts professionals, offered in an amazingly beautiful mountain setting.

Feather River Art Camp provides a surge of creative energy to enlighten the rest of your year.

Imagine being fully inspired and receptive to the healing powers of nature in the former home of the Maidu Indians. You are enjoying a week expanding your creativity and making art.

You are surrounded by other creative adults who are giving themselves the gift of time. No shopping, cooking or cleaning to worry about; you need not even get in your car to drive anywhere.

Classes meet along the sparkling Spanish Creek or nearby, in the midst of the fragrance of oak and pine trees and a profusion of wildflowers.

Whether you are a complete beginner or a professional artist, Art Camp provides an opportunity to refine your skills, pick up new ideas or mediums, and benefit from the expertise, support and enthusiasm of both instructors and other participants.

Take a next step in your art or try something new. You receive quality instruction and feedback from seasoned professional artists who are dedicated to their arts.

Feather River Art Camp is the perfect joyful blend of fine art, creativity, nature, restoration, fun and camaraderie.

Be part of a book arts community that comes together for learning,
sharing, and networking, including a 5-day conference every other year.  

We are a group of book artists
dedicated to making
educational experiences available.

Every other year we hold a five-day conference of workshops taught by the very best in the fields of bookbinding, printing, decorating papers, paper making, books design and publishing. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit with an all-volunteer staff. There are many volunteer opportunities both before and during the conference; please contact us for more information.  conferenceinfo@focusonbookarts.org