Extended through October 16, 2020!
The Hand Bookbinders of California (HBC) celebrates its 48th year in 2020 with a members’ exhibition at the Grabhorn Institute gallery. HBC is an organization of individuals dedicated to preserving and passing on the traditions of fine binding and book arts. Its members include students and professionals, fine binders, letterpress printers, book artists, calligraphers, print makers and more. The annual exhibition showcases the diverse talents of its members; this year, it includes over 40 unique book structures.
Friday, July 17, 2020, 4–5:30pm: Zoom Opening Reception. Join on Zoom for a glimpse of the show, and a live discussion featuring some of the member artists. Please register for this free event to receive the email link to participate.
Friday, September 25, 2020, 6:00pm: Closing Reception. Cancelled in light of COVID-19 restrictions. You may visit the exhibition in person during gallery hours! See below.
In-person gallery viewings. See the exquisite books of this exhibition in person on Fridays and select Saturdays through October 16. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we request that you make a free, timed reservation to visit the gallery.
Gallery Health and Safety Guidelines
All visitors must sign in and have their temperature taken (a contactless thermometer will be used on the forehead) upon entering the building. All visitors over the age of 5 are required to wear a face-covering at all times. Single-use masks are available at the entrance in limited quantities.
If you feel ill or are experiencing flu-like symptoms of any kind, such as fever, shortness of breath, aches and pains, or loss of taste or smell, stay home or consult a doctor rather than visit Grabhorn/Arion.
If you know or suspect that you have been in recent contact (within 10 days) with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been sick, do not visit Grabhorn/Arion.
Visitors must maintain a minimum physical distance of 6 feet from staff and people who are not part of your group.
Frequent handwashing and sanitation using the dispensers at the front entrance is encouraged. The front desk cannot accept visitors’ personal items for safekeeping. Large bags, open containers, and food products are not permitted in the galleries.
Restrooms, high-touch surfaces, and public spaces are cleaned regularly. Please ask our gallery staff about health & safety policies if you have questions.
By entering Arion Press, you agree to abide by these policies.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. If you are part of an immunocompromised high-risk group, are in need of other accommodations, or have additional questions, please contact us at arionpress@arionpress.com or (415) 668-2542.
Getting Here
There is metered lot parking directly in front of the Arion/Grabhorn building (map), and an additional metered parking lot is on Wedemeyer Street. Please refrain from parking in the residential parking lots.
