BOSTON ART BOOK FAIR
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Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) and Boston Art Review team up again to present the Boston Art Book Fair held in BCA’s historic Cyclorama. As one of the largest Art Book Fairs on the East Coast, this curated event features over 140 exhibitors, artists and publishers.
With art installations, publishers, workshops, panels, and a chance to mingle with innovative artists and creatives, this year’s fair invites audiences of all ages to engage in an art-filled weekend to expand their ideas about print.
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DESIGN BY ADAM LARSON, IMAGE BY Caleb Cole, Parallel Lines, 2021, from the series “Beyond the Here and Now”
Boston Art Book Fair 2026
NOVEMBER 13-15 2026, BCA Cyclorama, Boston’s South End
︎EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS OPEN THROUGH 7/20 ︎︎︎ APPLY HERE
︎ The Boston Art Book Fair (BosABF) returns to the historic BCA Cyclorama from November 13–15, 2026! Presented as a partnership between Boston Center for the Arts and Boston Art Review, alongside fair co-founders and co-curators Randi Hopkins and Oliver Mak, BosABF is New England’s premier gathering for art publishing and innovative book-making.
Over three days, the Cyclorama will transform into a vibrant hub for contemporary publishing and creative exchange. Visitors can explore a wide, curated selection of artist books, zines, catalogs, experimental publications, comics, and printed matter from local, national, and international creators.
Call for Exhibitors
Applications Open 22- July 20 2026
Applications are open to independent publishers, artists, designers, writers, educators, collectives, bookstores, presses, and cultural organizations. We encourage participation from both established and emerging creatives, with a particular interest in showcasing diverse perspectives, innovative publishing practices, and interdisciplinary approaches to art and storytelling.
︎EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS OPEN THROUGH 7/20 ︎︎︎ APPLY HERE
Event Schedule
- Friday, November 13, 2026: Preview Party by Boston Art Review (Ticketed entry; details and ticketing to be announced)
- Sat-Sun, November 14-15, 2026: Open to the public (Free admission)
BosABF is free and open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. The Friday night Preview Party is a ticketed event.
Location
BCA CycloramaBoston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 0211
Boston Art Book Fair (BosABF) is dedicated to contemporary publishing, artist books, zines, and independent print culture. Bringing together artists, publishers, educators, writers, and readers, the fair fosters creative exchange and celebrates the vital role of publishing within contemporary art and culture.
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About The Organizers
Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) is one of New England’s leading cultural institutions, supporting artists and creative communities through exhibitions, performances, residencies, and public programs. Located in Boston’s South End, the BCA serves as a vital platform for artistic innovation and cultural exchange.
Boston Art Review is an arts organization that facilitates discourse about contemporary art and culture through publishing, programming, and events in Boston and beyond. Boston Art Review elevates diverse perspectives while bridging gaps between criticism, coverage, and community engagement.
Additional programming, participating exhibitors, and ticketing info for the Friday night Preview Party will be announced in the coming months. Sign up for updates or follow us to stay in the loop!