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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