Events
February - March 2026: The Illustrated Accordion
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center Gallery
Reception March 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. during Art Hop
Artist Meet Up via Zoom TBA
Each year the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center (KBAC) sponsors a non-juried exhibition The Illustrated Accordion, showing in the KBAC Gallery in spring. Open to all emerging and established artists, this exhibition focuses on books created in the accordion form.
Lynn Skordal, “Narragansett,” Accordion-style artist's book (repurposed paper drink coasters, document repair tape, nautical maps, collaged inkjet images), 2025, $400, 4"h x 4"w x .5"d, LA CONNER, WA, www.regularpaper.blogspot.com
The Illustrated Accordion exhibition focuses on books created in the accordion form. The structure of an accordion book is simple: a long piece of paper is folded into pages that can be read like a book or spread open and displayed like a banner. Featuring works of book artists from all over the world, the books in this exhibit take this book form to a new level. Every book that has been entered in previous Illustrated Accordion exhibits are available to view through our website.
Entries accepted now through January 26, 2026
Entry fee is $25. Return shipping must be included.
Please follow the link below for the forms and more info:
For larger images and more information about the work below please double click on the image.
To purchase a book please email Katie@kalbookarts.org to make arrangements.
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
or by appointment
The KBAC is committed to inclusion of all members of the community regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, age, or ability.
Thank You!
KBAC’s educational and artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of these organizations, other private funders, and people like you.
