2026 Capital Art Book Fair Application

2026 Capital Art Book Fair

Sat. & Sun., March 28-29 | Eastern Market's North Hall | Capitol Hill | Washington, DC
Event Details
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2026
Location: Eastern Market's North Hall | Capitol Hill | Washington, DC

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

Important Details Before Applying:
- Participation Fee: $375 (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 February 11, 2026, you will be notified if your application is:
1. Accepted,
2. Waitlisted, or
3. 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 10, 2025: Application period opens.
February 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST: Application deadline.
February 11: Notification of application status.
February 13: Deadline to confirm participation and pay in full.
February 17: Waitlisted applicants contacted.
February 18: Deadline for waitlisted applicants to confirm and pay.
March 2: Public announcement of participants.
March 28 & 29: Event dates.

Critical Information
If accepted, failure to respond and pay in full by February 13 will result in forfeiture of your spot.

Responsibility: It is your responsibility to check for the notification email by February 11.

For additional information, visit artbookfair.eastcityart.com.
Send inquiries to phil@eastcityart.com.
DC Print Fair or Capital Art Book Fair?

Applicants often ask which fair is the better fit. The Capital Art Book Fair is primarily a publishing-focused event. Exhibitors typically present books, zines, print publications, and related editions, with prints representing a smaller portion of their overall offerings.

By contrast, the DC Print Fair is dedicated exclusively to fine art prints. While some exhibitors may also offer artist books that relate to their printmaking practice, the fair’s emphasis is firmly on original printmaking across techniques such as woodblock, screenprint, letterpress, RISO, linocut, etching, and more.

In short:
Apply to the Capital Art Book Fair if your primary focus is books and publications.
Apply to the DC Print Fair if your practice centers on fine art printmaking.
Acknowledgement*

I have read and fully understand the information above.
How did you hear about the 2026 Capital Art Book Fair?*

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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*
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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

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[ONLY FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS] Are you an international exhibitor whose application needs to be considered before the deadline? If so, 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?*

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If you answered yes above, in which event(s) have you participated:
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Are you interested in applying for one of two (1 of 2) ~200 square foot project spaces at the Market? Each project space costs $775. Project spaces are highlighted in all listings and are roughly six times larger than a single table area.

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