Fall 2026 DC Print Fair

Event Details
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2026
Location: Eastern Market's North Hall | Capitol Hill | Washington, DC

(NOTE: This is a TWO DAY, INDOOR EVENT)

 

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

NOTE: We are looking for original fine art prints.

What qualifies as an original fine art print?
We accept prints made using traditional fine art printmaking techniques such as relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, monotype, collagraph, and Risograph—as long as they are printed manually, in limited editions, and under the artist’s direct supervision.

What does not qualify?
We do not accept digital reproductions (giclée, inkjet, or laser prints), canvas transfers, or posters—even if they are labeled “limited edition”—unless combined with a hand-executed printmaking process.

[Click here for the full list of accepted and non-accepted print methods.]

 

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 wishing to exhibit together must apply jointly at the time of submission. A single primary contact must be listed and will be responsible for all communication and payment. Individual applicants may not add additional exhibitors after acceptance.
• 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 Wednesday, September 16, 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
June 26: Application period opens.
September 14 at 11:59 PM EST: Application deadline.
September 16: Notification of application status.
September 18: Deadline to confirm participation and pay in full.
September 21: Waitlisted applicants contacted.
Spetember 23: Deadline for waitlisted applicants to confirm and pay.
October 5: Public announcement of participants.
November 7 & 8: Event dates.

Critical Information
If accepted, failure to respond and pay in full by Friday, September 18 will result in forfeiture of your spot.

Responsibility: It is your responsibility to check for the notification email on September 16.

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 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.

By contrast, 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.

In short:

Apply to the DC Print Fair if your practice centers on fine art printmaking.

Apply to the Capital Art Book Fair if your primary focus is books and publications.