Twenty years ago, Printed Matter introduced the first ever NY Art Book Fair by announcing: “Exhibitors and participants from New York City to Reykjavik and Tokyo are convening to share their involvements and activities with contemporary art books.” What began in 2006 as a gathering of 73 exhibitors has grown into the world’s leading Fair for artists’ books, welcoming thousands of exhibitors from all over the world in the succeeding years. While NYABF has expanded in visibility and reach, its mission remains steadfast: to represent the breadth of artistic publishing practices, connect publishers with wide audiences, and nurture meaningful relationships within an international publishing community.
Printed Matter's Art Book Fairs are book focused. When filling out the exhibitor application, please be specific and illustrate how the proposed table or project space will feature artists' books, catalogs, monographs, periodicals, zines, or related printed material. Applicants are required to submit images or videos of recent publication projects, as well as in-person displays and/or presentations. Exhibitors should not foreground prints, limited multiples, apparel, or original artwork. Applicants are welcome to propose programming at the Fair, ranging from lectures, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and more.
Exhibitors are selected based on the strength of the application materials. Printed Matter strives to organize Art Book Fairs that are inclusive and take into consideration the breadth of publishing from around the world. In your responses below, please make note of how your inclusion may expand or reinforce representation on the basis of identity, geography, and scale of publishing operations.
We recognize that Printed Matter’s Art Book Fairs are a vital platform, and we anticipate receiving far more applications of merit than we will be able to accept, especially considering this momentous anniversary year. We encourage all applicants to generously articulate their desire to participate, including the launch of new publications, collaborations, and special projects.
Applications are due Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Due to the overlapping productions of the LA Art Book Fair and the NY Art Book Fair, acceptances will be sent beginning in early June.
Notification of your application result will be sent via Submittable. Please double check your Submittable account settings so that you receive an e-mail notification for this communication.
For more info about eligibility and criteria, please refer to our FAQ. Additional questions can be sent to fairinfo@printedmatter.org.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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