The CODEX Foundation

10/09/2026

JOIN US: The Art of Translation Portfolio Exhibition opening reception:

A beautiful display of the works from our newest Assembly/Exchange Portfolio of 25 contemporary prints by well-known and well-collected artists, printers, and publishers of artists’ books associated with the CODEX Foundation.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm
The CODEX Foundation
Logan Book Arts Center
1331 Seventh Street, Units C&D
Berkeley, CA 94710

Reception is free and open to the public. Suggested donation for the event is $20. Light refreshments will be provided.

Thank you to Eliza Strong for the design and curation of this exhibition!

09/28/2026

Photo shoot in DC…the beginnings of a new CODEX catalog to document our upcoming CODEX in the Capital event in May, 2027. More info under the events tab on our website. https://www.codexfoundation.org/events/codex-in-the-capital/

08/25/2026

Type High Party
Celebrating 30 Years of SFCB!

Friday, September 18th, 5–9 pm
at San Francisco Center for the Book

Our Type High Party kicks off a year-long celebration of our 30th anniversary. Join us as we begin this milestone year with an evening of:

Artists • Activities • Music • Cocktails • Mocktails • Light Bites • Birthday Cake

SFCB Memories — share your favorites and hear some great stories

A sneak peek at what's next — learn about all the ways we'll be celebrating 30 years

And more!

Type High Party: Celebrating 30 Years of SFCB! Our Type High Party kicks off a year-long celebration of our 30th anniversary. Join us as we begin this milestone year with an evening of: Join us for: Artists • Activities • Music Cocktails • Mocktails • Light Bites • Birthday Cake SFCB Memor...

08/18/2026

Berkeley Poetry Festival presents Poetry Takes Root, a free community fundraiser on Saturday, August 22, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Donkey & Goat Winery, 1340 Fifth Street in Berkeley.

The celebration will feature readings by Natasha Dennerstein, Jennifer Hasegawa, and James Cagney, along with music, dance, refreshments, community prizes, and opportunities to support Berkeley Poetry Festival. Funds raised will help the organization expand its programs, partnerships, and opportunities for poets and audiences. Admission is free, and donations are encouraged.

For information and accessibility inquiries, contact [email protected] or visit

08/17/2026

Congratulations Aimee Lee for the great visual essay in today’s NYTimes! https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/arts/design/korean-papermaker-hanji.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

08/10/2026

We are having great fun in MONTANA this week

07/14/2026

The CODEX Foundation invites you to the Real Lead Saloon’s 6th poetry chapbook release party: “Un Escéptico Noé / A Skeptical Noah” written by Alberto Blanco with translation by Forrest Gander, both of whom will be in attendance!

The Real Lead Saloon is working hard on this limited edition chapbook to be ready for the event. Come hear the reading and purchase your copy!

July 30, 2026
5:30 Reception
6:00 Poetry Reading

This event is free and open to the public, no RSVP required. A suggested donation of $20 is welcomed. Seating is limited.

06/18/2026

In memory of Tara Bryan of Walking Bird Press, book artist and CODEX exhibitor…a short film by Duncan Major https://www.nfb.ca/film/imprint/

05/27/2026

The CODEX Foundation is joining its literary friends at the Bay Area Book Festival. Come visit us and check out the event!

05/25/2026

In The Beginning by Richard Wagener and Robert Bringhurst published by Mixolydian Editions is part of CODEX’s consignment program. To view it in person, email [email protected] to make an appointment. For more information or to purchase, visit codexfoundation.org/store/consignment.

In The Beginning is a contemporary reflective look at the theme of Genesis by poet Robert Bringhurst presenting four wood engravings and three poems. The book is hand bound with unique cover paper and is housed in a paper slipcase.