BOOK ARTS OPPORTUNITY: American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers (est. 1922)

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About AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BOOKPLATE COLLECTORS AND DESIGNERS

Location:

PO BOX 14964, TUCSON, AZ 85732, US

Mission Statement

The American Society of Bookplate Collectors and Designers (ASBC&D) was organized in 1922 to further this department of the book arts. Today, the ASBC&D is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization with a focus on North American book artists, printmakers, and collectors - both individuals and institutions. Our membership includes more than 150 individuals and 50 institutions. The purposes of the ASBC&D as stated in the first Year Book are: "To cultivate the spirit of friendship and mutual helpfulness among collectors and designers of bookplates; and to assist in the further development of the bookplate." This is accomplished by the publication of the YEAR BOOK, quarterly newsletter, special interest publications, traveling exhibitions, regional meetings, talks, and more. There are dozens of foreign "ex libris" associations with whom the Society corresponds and exchanges -- our global network includes 50+ nations.

Description

​The ASBC&D was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1922 and moved to Pasadena, California in 1968. In 2001 the Society moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts and since 2005 our mailing address is in Tucson, Arizona​. We have several ​volunteer ​opportunities that​ can be performed from anywhere. ​The ASBC&D has 501(c)(3) status since 1981. Beyond our publications​ we have made some outstanding progress with the Society ​over the past 22-years​. We have introduced traveling shows, bookplate competitions, a stellar website, in-person & online exhibitions, lectures, social networking pages, special interest publications, and we are building an important library and bookplate collection! Please visit our website at -- https://bookplate.org. The Society also organized three global bookplate congresses that included receptions, lectures, exhibitions, tours, and banquets ​ - these meetings were held in Boston, San Francisco, and San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico. ​ In addition, a few of our ambitious members have hosted regional meetings including Portland (OR), Boston, ​and Washington, D.C.