What is the LA Art Book Fair?

Initiated in 2013, the LA Art Book Fair (LAABF) has grown to be an important moment to gather around artists’ publications, opening space for conversation, discovery and the celebration of recent accomplishments of artists’ book publishers. A signature program of Printed Matter, this weekend-long event in LA furthers the organization's mission of supporting the distribution, understanding, and appreciation of artists’ books by offering an opportunity for global artist-publishers to find new audiences for their work and engage in a dialogue with the public, as well as to build relationships and share resources with their peers.

The Fair hosts between 200–300 exhibitors from around the world, including a broad range of artists and collectives, small presses, institutions, galleries, antiquarian booksellers, and distributors. LAABF draws thousands of visitors each year, including artists’ book professionals, high school and college students, and audiences from every corner of the cultural sector. 

From 2013–2023 the LA Art Book Fair was hosted at MOCA’s Geffen Contemporary. Since 2025 the Fair is hosted at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. The next iteration will take place from May 7–10, 2026.