The essential focus of the collection is on artists' books
Every Friday (unless we have to cancel for other virtual events)
2 to 5 PM Eastern
From Wherever You Are,
via Zoom
Here is the link and password for our virtual Real Mail Fridays letter writing socials:
https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/82597798220?pwd=cmVUbWYyQjJGUVVialJHWjhFdTZVdz09
(And in case you need it, the Meeting ID is 825 9779 8220 and the passcode is Kh51f6.)
Register here to watch the live broadcast:
https://fau-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uT36UqXTSFalgGHygF1ZbQ
You'll receive an email reminder one hour before the broadcast begins.
Now that our annual Bartlemas Wayzgoose is done, it's time to regroup. Join JCBA Director John Cutrone for an episode of Book Arts 101 in which we'll chat a bit about that Wayzgoose experience and, more importantly, about things to come, including an exciting new virtual series we plan to launch later this fall, and a big announcement about the result of our search for the next Helen M. Salzberg Artist in Residence at the Jaffe. We'll certainly look at a few books, too!
As FAU Libraries begins its complete reopening process this summer, the Jaffe Center for Book Arts is here to serve the FAU community through a hybrid model of on-site and technology-enhanced services to ensure safety while meeting the needs of FAU faculty and students. As of July 15, 2021, the Jaffe Center is open to on-site visitors by appointment only, Monday to Friday between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. To schedule an appointment, please call (561) 297-4189 or fill out the form at the bottom of this page. We are not currently scheduling in-person group tours. Wednesday Tours are suspended until further notice. In-person Real Mail Fridays socials are suspended until further notice, as well.
You may also use the form at the bottom of this page to schedule a virtual appointment, or to inquire about a virtual Book Arts Roadshow for your community group. We utilize Zoom for virtual appointments and all our virtual programming, which has developed into a bright and robust collection of virtual workshops, gallery talks, and weekly socials that attract people from around the world. We encourage you to join this new global JCBA community, which makes book arts neighbors of us all, no matter where we live. Visit our EVENTS and WORKSHOPS pages to take part.
Every now and again, perhaps over coffee in the bindery at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts, I’d find myself sitting across from Arthur Jaffe and, in a wistful mood, no doubt, I’d ask him, “Did you ever think, way back when you and Mata gave your book collection to FAU, that it would become what it’s become?”
The Jaffe Center looks forward to hearing from you. If you are looking to schedule research hours, bring a community group on tour, or offer us thoughts on your expierence in one of our workshops, please send us a message.
