2024 NY Art Book Fair FAQ

What is Printed Matter?
What is the NY Art Book Fair?
Who is eligible to apply?
How do I apply to the NY Art Book Fair?
What makes a good application?
When will I find out whether I’ve been accepted into the Fair?
What happens if I’m not accepted into the Fair?
What is the fee structure for exhibiting at NYABF 2024?
How are exhibitor fees determined?
Are there opportunities for financial support?
What is the current COVID-19 protocol?
How do we submit proposals for programming?
What are Project Spaces?
Are there opportunities to work or volunteer for the Fair?
How do I learn about sponsoring or partnering with the Fair?
How can I support the Fair with a financial or in-kind donation?

What is Printed Matter?

Founded by artists and artworkers in 1976, Printed Matter fosters the distribution, understanding and appreciation of artists' books and related publications. Printed Matter is one of the world's largest non-profit distributors of artists' books and offers many free programs and services to artists and the public, including our longrunning NY and LA Art Book Fairs. Printed Matter has two locations in NYC: our flagship location in Chelsea and our St Marks location in the East Village.

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