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2007

Oct 1, 2007—Tickets on Sale Now for '07 San Francisco Center for the Book Gala Dinner and Auction
The San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) is pleased to announce it will host the 4th annual Gala Dinner and Auction on Friday, November 2, from 6:30-10:00 pm. All proceeds from this event will benefit programs at the San Francisco Center for the Book. This annual event is SFCB's largest fundraising event of the year.

2006

Aug 21, 2006—SFCB Hosts Third Annual Block Party: Roadworks: Steamroller Prints
The San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) hosts its third annual block party, Roadworks: Steamroller Prints on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at DeHaro between 16th and 17th Streets, 10:00am-4:00pm. This free event brings local artists and the community together to create unique large linocut prints that are inked and pressed by a two ton steamroller. The original prints will be auctioned at the Center's 10th Anniversary dinner on Friday, September 29th at Bistro 300.

Jul 17, 2006—SFCB Presents X Libris
The San Francisco Center for the Book hosts X Libris,the Center's Tenth Anniversary exhibition. The exhibit provides insight into the broad range of expression possible in book form.

Jul 13, 2006—SFCB Renames Gallery "Austin/Burch"
The San Francisco Center for the Book renames its gallery the "Austin/Burch Gallery" in honor of the Center's founders Mary Austin and Kathleen Burch. The newly-named gallery will open with the Center's ten year anniversary exhibition, X Libris, on Friday, July 28th.

Jun 12, 2006—SFCB Presents Found In Translation
The San Francisco Center for the Book presents "Found in Translation," an interactive exhibition in the Center's gallery through July 21, 2006.

Jan 27, 2006—SFCB Presents Photo Books Now
The San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) hosts "Photo Books Now" an exhibition examining the reinvention of photography and the photographic book in the 21st century, February 3 through April 7, 2006. Join the Center for an opening night reception on February 3, 2006, 6-8pm.

2005

Dec 1, 2005—SFCB Hosts The PCBA Calendar Exhibition
The San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) hosts the 2006 Pacific Center for the Book Arts (PCBA) Calendar Exhibition. Join the Center on December, 9, 2005 for the opening of the exhibition and a special reception for the calendar artists from 6-9pm. Whimsical calendars designed and created by contemporary book artists will be available for purchase.

Nov 1, 2005—SFCB Presents 50 Books/50 Covers
The San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) hosts "50 Books/50 Covers" a lively, informative exhibition of the nation's best designed books and book covers, November 4 through December 2, 2005. Join the Center for an opening night reception on November 4, 2005, 6pm-8pm.

Oct 18, 2005—SFCB Presents an Evening of Experimental Visual Poetry
The San Francisco Center for the Book hosts "Poets Pulling Prints," an evening of visual and experimental poetry writing with Scott Helmes and Spencer Selby. Join the Center on Friday, October 28th, 2005 at 7:00pm for this free event.

Sep 14, 2005—SFCB Hosts Second Annual Art Fundraiser "Roadworks: Steamroller Prints"
The San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB) hosts its second annual fundraiser, Roadworks: Steamroller Prints on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Carolina Street between 15th and 16th, 10:00am-4:00pm. The Center's major annual fundraiser and block party brings local artists and the community together to create 3 feet by 3 feet linocut prints that are inked and pressed by a two ton steamroller. The prints will be auctioned at a silent auction party from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

Aug 25, 2005—San Francisco Artists Help Preserve the Book Arts
The San Francisco Center for the Book (SFCB), today announced 23 local community artists will come together to help raise awareness for the book arts at the Center's second annual fundraiser, Roadworks: Steamroller Prints, on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Carolina Street between 15th and 16th, 10:00am-4:00pm.

Jul 19, 2005—SFCB Hosts Second Annual Art Fundraiser "Roadworks: Steamroller Prints"
Mark your calendar for The San Francisco Center for the Book's (SFCB) second annual fundraiser, Roadworks: Steamroller Prints on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Carolina Street between 15th and 16th, 10:00am-4:00pm. The Center's major annual fundraiser and block party brings local artists and the community together to create large 3 feet by 3 feet linocut prints that are inked and pressed by a two ton steamroller. The prints will be auctioned at a silent auction party from 4:30pm-7:30pm.

Jun 28, 2005—SFCB Presents Two Private Collections of Rubber Stamp Art
The San Francisco Center for the Book hosts "Multiplicity for Millions: the Art and History of Rubber Stamps," an exhibit featuring more than 80 vintage and contemporary rubber stamp sets from the private collections of L.Scott Helmes and Picasso Gaglione. Beginning August 12 through October 28, 2005, the free exhibit will examine the art and history of this deceptively simple form of printmaking. In addition, the center will host a reception for the fabulous exhibit on August 19th, 2005, 6-8pm.

 


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