Become a member

Whether you are an individual, institution or organization, consider becoming a CBBAG member if you are interested in the book arts or are one of the following:

bookbinder or book decorator
book collector, dealer, archivist, or conservator
librarian
calligrapher
paper-maker or marbler
letterpress and other printer
wood engraver

And support our goals to:

Create a spirit of community among book artists and artisans and with the book community
Promote greater public awareness of the book arts
Increase educational opportunities and foster excellence through exhibitions, workshops, and publications

CBBAG Membership Benefits

All CBBAG members

Have access to member profiles;
Receive the CBBAG Book Arts arts du livre Canada magazine published twice a year, the annual Membership List, other occasional publications, and CBBAG news;
Receive preferred rates on in-studio workshops and Home Study courses;
May participate in CBBAG book arts fairs;
May list themselves in CBBAG book arts directories;
May enter the Art of the Book juried exhibitions;
May borrow (by mail) from the extensive video loan collection;
May get involved in national leadership;
Receive a reduced rate on membership with Craft Ontario.

To learn more, visit the CBBAG website

At the CBBAG SWO Chapter, CBBAG members

Receive CBBAG SWO Chapter news
May contribute to the planning of locally delivered educational programs
May share resources and knowledge on a regional level
May list themselves on the CBBAG SWO Chapter website
May get involved in regional leadership
May access the CBBAG SWO Tool Lending Library

CBBAG is a volunteer-run organization. To volunteer at the regional level please contact the CBBAG Southwestern Ontario chapter at cbbag.swochapter@gmail.com. If you are interested in becoming involved as a volunteer to assist with any of the national CBBAG programmes or services, please contact the national office to indicate your area(s) of interest.