The MCBA Prize, presented by Minnesota Center for Book Arts, honors excellence in new work from across the dynamic spectrum of book art.
The international competition will culminate in an exhibition in MCBA’s Main Gallery of 20–30 selected semi-finalists and a live virtual event revealing the winner. One winner will receive a $2,000 cash prize, four finalists will each receive a $500 cash prize, and all entries will be published here on our prize site.
Only book projects completed between June 2022 and May 31st, 2024 are eligible.
August 17
Exhibition opens
September 18
Free virtual celebration & winner reveal
Register to attend here
September 27
In-person exhibition reception
October 12
Exhibition closes
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