The Codex Foundation

We offer public-facing events and activities from our brick-and-mortar location in berkeley, such as exhibitions, lectures, and workshops. We also have a growing library, which is open to the public and houses artists' books, fine press publications, and a book arts reference library used to promote research and scholarship. We have a vibrant internship and volunteer program where individuals interested in the field get training and experience by helping us with projects in our historic letterpress studio, bindery, and library. They work on designing and printing various ephemera related to our activities as a nonprofit, learning the history, craft, and trade surrounding the history, art, and craft of the book.

The foundation organizes a biennial international exhibition and symposium to bring the community of makers, scholars, librarians, and curators with the public. The symposium features prominent speakers who are educators, writers, and artists, providing an opportunity to hear from the best in the field. The exhibition brings together artists, craftspeople, academics, independent scholars, teachers, and community book art institutions. It develops educational opportunities for these communities to better understand the field. This event involves student groups and offers both research scholarships and emerging artist fellowships. Community members can get involved as volunteers for free entry to the event, and we arrange additional events in collaboration with community organizations.