Black Beach Art Book Fair
February 28 - March 2, 2025 | Glasshouse, Minneapolis
The Black Beach Art Book Fair debuts as a landmark event in the Twin Cities' cultural calendar, bringing together vibrant art and publishing communities for a weekend of coffee, art, and books. Founded by Benjamin Peterson of Black Beach Coffee, with contributions from Brad Zellar and Erinn Springer, this fair offers a dynamic platform for artists, publishers, and cultural innovators.
Key Details
Date & TiMe
February 28 - 6:00p - 9:00p
March 1 - 11:00a - 7:00p
March 2 - 11:00 - 6:00p
Location
Glasshouse, 145 Holden Street North, Minneapolis, MN
Opening Night
February 28, 7 PM - 9 PM, featuring the debut of The Ice House, a moving image installation by Erinn Springer
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Sat, March 1st - 2:00p
discussion: STILL / MOVING IMAGE
w/ alec soth, sabiha cimen, pao houa her, erinn spriner
Sat, March 1st - 5:00p
discussion: art, culture, and creative autonomy
w/ aj girard, amanda hunt, bobby carter, nicholas schonberger
BOOK SIGNINGS
SAT - March 1
12:00pm:
- VINCE LEO (Remembered As A Blessing)
- david goldes (unpredicted drawings)
1:00pm:
- Brad Zellar & Jason Vaughn (Driftless)
- nathan pearce (High & lonesome)
- paul shambroom (purpletown)
3:00pm:
- alec soth (advice for young artists)
- Pao Houa Her (My grandfather turned into a tiger ...and other illusions)
- sabiha cimen (Hafiz)
4:00pm:
- Charlie Simokaitis (the crisis tapes)
- time carpenter (to photograph is to learn to die + little)
Exhibitors: Top publishers and artists from across the U.S. and abroad, including Deadbeat Club, TBW Books, Nazraeli Press, Mack Books, Stanley Barker, TIS Books, and more. Local highlights include Idea House 3, Birchwood Palace Industries, Paul Shambroom, Nocturno Books, and more.
Programming: Panel conversations with notable creatives such as Alec Soth, AJ Girard, Bobby Carter (NPR Tiny Desk), Sabiha Çimen, Amanda Hunt (Walker Art Center), Pao Houa Her, Nicholas Schonberger, and Erinn Springer.
Featured Installation: The Ice House by Erinn Springer, a patient observation of the drama and beauty around a storied structure in Lake Superior.
Black Beach Cafe: Serving specialty coffee, espresso drinks, cocktails, beer, and wine throughout the fair.
Special Display: Hennepin Made's The Nested Collection by Jackson Schwartz, showcasing local craftsmanship.
Admission Cost: Free Entry
About the Founders
Benjamin Peterson
Founder of Black Beach Coffee, multidisciplinary creative and brand director, known for blending art, culture, and entrepreneurship.
Brad Zellar
Acclaimed author and journalist with a deep focus on American community life.
Erinn Springer
Photographer celebrated for her intimate portrayals of Midwestern life.
