2025 Capital Art Book Fair Application

Event Details
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2025
Location: Eastern Market's North Hall | Capitol Hill | Washington, DC

What is an Art Book Fair?
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What is an Art Book Fair?

Application Guidelines
To be considered for participation, please complete this application form

Important Details Before Applying:

Participation Fee: $450 (if accepted).
Table Assignment: Each accepted applicant will be assigned one (1) of 40 available tables.
Scope: Do not apply to vend jewelry, ceramics, paintings, soap, or other crafts. If unsure about your eligibility, email us at phil@eastcityart.com before applying.
Shipping: We cannot receive or store shipments for exhibitors.
Venue Rules: Nothing may be taped, hooked, or hung on walls.You may bring a hanging system no wider than 72 inches (6 feet).
Provided Items: One (1) six-foot table and two (2) folding chairs (no tablecloths or accessories included).
Joint Applications: Groups may apply together, but a single primary contact must be listed and will be responsible for payment and communication.
Variations or Exceptions: None granted
Vehicle Loading/Unloading: Strict 15-minute unloading windows will be assigned. Carting materials by foot is recommended.
Vacating the Venue: Tables must be cleared by 4:30 PM on Sunday, and all vendors must vacate by 4:59 PM.

Notification:
By January 31, you will be notified if your application is:

Accepted,
Waitlisted, or
Not accepted.

Email is the sole method of communication. Check your inbox, spam folder, or Gmail's promotions tab for your status email.

Key Dates
December 2, 2024: Application period opens.
January 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST: Application deadline.
January 31: Notification of application status.
February 10: Deadline to confirm participation and pay in full.
February 11: Waitlisted applicants contacted.
February 17: Deadline for waitlisted applicants to confirm and pay.
March 3: Public announcement of participants.
April 5 & 6: Event dates.

Critical Information
If accepted, failure to respond and pay in full by February 10 will result in forfeiture of your spot.
Responsibility: It is your responsibility to check for the notification email by January 31.

For additional information, visit artbookfair.eastcityart.com.
Send inquiries to phil@eastcityart.com.

Acknowledgement*

I have read and fully understand the information above.

How did you hear about the 2025 Capital Art Book Fair?*

Name of applicant (you will be the primary contact)*

First NameLast Name

I represent:*

Myself (Individual applicant)An organization (please list organization below)

Name of Individual or Organization Applying

Name of Partner Organization or Individual 1 (optional)

Name of Partner Organization or Individual 2 (optional)

Primary contact email*

example@example.com

North American Phone Number (Canada, Caribbean, Mexico & US)**

*If your service provider is outside North America, enter 555-555-5555 above and input your number, with country code, in the comments section below.

Primary Organization or Individual Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

[OPTIONAL] Are you an international exhibitor whose application needs to be considered before the deadline? SKIP if this does NOT apply to you. If it does, check the "Yes" box below:

YES—I am an international exhibitor requesting advanced notice

Provide a description of what you plan to exhibit:*

Have your Participated in a print fair, an art book fair or similar type of setting?*

YesNo

If you answered yes above, in which event(s) have you participated:

Attach photos of your products here (upload as many as you'd like!):*

Accepted file formats: GIF, JPG and PNG

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