Asheville BookWorks began BookOpolis in 2005 as “A World of Books Exhibition” to showcase the wide variety of bookarts projects happening in our region. Each year BookOpolis has grown in scope and has become truely worldly with submissions from outside our region and country. The spirit of BookOpolis has remained the same - a chance to see, touch and experience bookarts.

BookOpolis 2008 Open Call for Artists’ Books and Prints, September 15-19, 2008
Artists working in the book form may submit up to two pieces for exhibit. Entry fee s $10 per piece. Artwork received after September 19 will be displayed at the discretion of the curator.

BookWorks 4th Annual BookOpolis - September 26 and 27, 2008
Mark your calendars for BookOpolis 2008, September 26 and 27. This is a not-to-be-missed event for all lovers of book arts. Free and open to the public, join us to celebrate this explosion of artists’ books and meet many of the artists. BookOpolis 2007 hosted over 90 books and broadsides!
September 26–27, Friday 6 – 9 pm • Exhibition Opening and Reception
Saturday 10 – 3 pm • Family Activity Day
Explore the art of the book! Enjoy a variety of bookish activities for all ages.