Open Book Minneapolis

Building front

Open Book is a nonprofit literary arts center in Minneapolis, Minnesota housing The Loft Literary Center, Minnesota Center for Book Arts and Milkweed Editions.

History

Opened May 21, 2000,[1] Open Book was founded by Linda Myers of The Loft Literary Center, Peggy Korsmo-Kennon of the Minnesota Center for Book Arts and Emilie Buchwald of Milkweed Editions in an effort to create a more permanent home for their respective organisations.[2][3] Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak has described the center as an "important anchor" for creative growth in the Washington Avenue area.[4]

References

  1. Grossmann, Mary Ann (May 7, 2010). "Open Book celebrates 10 successful years". Pioneer Press.
  2. Chamberlain, Lisa (April 30, 2008). "With Books as a Catalyst, Minneapolis Neighborhood Revives". The New York Times.
  3. Combs, Marianne (May 6, 2010). "Open Book turns 10". Minnesota Public Radio.
  4. Ode, Kim (May 5, 2010). "Open Book celebrates 10". The Star Tribune.

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