Upcoming Events
Summer Lecture Series
Rare Book School’s annual summer lecture series brings leading scholars and practitioners of bibliography to Charlottesville to speak on a broad array of book-related topics. These public talks are made possible by the generous support of our donors. We offer a livestream option for many of our in-person lectures; recordings of the talks are later made available on YouTube and SoundCloud.
Recordings of past Rare Book School and Book Arts Press lectures dating back over more than four decades are available on our YouTube and SoundCloud channels. You also can search for information about past lectures on our News & Stories page (select “Lectures” from the Categories drop-down menu to view events from 2025 and earlier, or search by keyword in the search bar).
Exhibitions
Since 1992, Rare Book School has curated a wide range of exhibitions at the University of Virginia, as well as at the Grolier Club in New York. A number of events take place around these exhibitions, including opening and closing receptions as well as curator-led gallery tours.
Current Exhibition
Objects of Poetry
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Exhibition DatesMay through November 2026
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This exhibition highlights the tangible forms that make poetry possible. From metal to silk parchment to paper pulp, calligraphy to typography, this show is a feast for the senses.
For questions, please call 434-924-8851 or email rbscommunications@virginia.edu.