The mission of San Diego Book Arts is to serve as an educational and creative resource to advance the book as a vital contemporary art form.
About Us
San Diego Book Arts is open to everyone interested in the art of the book and serves as an educational and creative resource.
San Diego Book Arts was established by a group of book artists in 1996 following a presentation to the Artists Guild of the San Diego Museum of Art, and it was designated a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1999. Membership has grown to over 300 people in numerous countries, representing many different fields including artists, collectors, graphic designers, bookbinders, conservators, librarians, teachers, writers, and printmakers. For its members and interested individuals, SDBA publishes a semi-monthly newsletter. Membership offers a reserved video library of virtual demonstrations and Tips and Tricks, along with discounts for class registrations.
With a spirit of service and commitment, dedicated volunteers have kept San Diego Book Arts running for over 26 years. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with an Executive Committee and supported by a variety of consultants and specific task force Chairs.
This tax exempt educational organization’s Tax ID number is 33-0830433. All donations are tax deductible.
Executive Director
Nancy Kazanjian
Board of Directors
Nancy Kazanjian
Robin Garrell
Marcia Morse
Celeste Chalasani
Maria Rebelo
Melody Charno
Roles and Responsibilities
SDBA is blessed with gifted Volunteers,
Independent Contractors, and a distinguished Board of Directors:
Robin Garrell, Chair
Marcia Morse, Treasurer
Celeste Chalasani, Secretary
Maria Rebelo, Monthly Meeting Chair, Workshop Assistant, and Social Media Chair
Patsy Surette, Monthly Meeting Teammate
Melody Charno, End Papers Editor – Publisher
Nancy Kazanjian, ED & Workshop Chair
Jen Kwan, Membership Chair
Rich Baker, Workshop Spreadsheet Developer
Heather Doyle-Maier, Bookkeeper
Jamie Holderman, Digital Media Specialist
Timothy O’Conner Fraser, Website Developer