Boston Art Book Fair 2o23

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Boston Art Book Fair 2o23

Presented by Boston Center for the Arts and Bodega

Boston Art Book Fair 2023 Exhibitor Application

Preview Party: Friday, November 10, 2023

Open to Public: Saturday, November 11–Sunday, November 12, 2023

BostonArtBookFair.com
Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02116

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

General Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 9pm
Deadline for Emerging Book Arts Applicants: Friday, June 30, 9pm (see below for details)

Email *

Primary Contact Name *

Name as it will appear in print and online (please list this exactly as you would like to be listed in the fair guide and on your table signage) *

Website and Instagram *

Address *

(Include city, state, zip code, and country)

Phone *

Tell us more about yourself: Brief Overview/Description of Exhibitor's work *

Brief Description of Proposed Project or Material for Exhibitor's Booth *

Exhibition Space Description

Boston Art Book Fair 2023 -- our fifth! -- will once again fill Boston Center for the Arts' historic Cyclorama with artists and exhibitors working with printed material and multiples in many forms. Exhibitors will be located under one spectacular dome, with related programs taking place across BCA's South End venues!

Please select one of the following table options below:

FOREWORD (15-20 Exhibitors) -- Designated for larger publishers, galleries and artist projects, situated prominently in the main Cyclorama Rotunda. At this level, you receive one 6 foot wide table, use of wall space behind your table (approx. 6 feet wide by 10 feet high), and two chairs. Note that some restrictions will apply in use of walls. Includes premium sponsorship opportunities and visibility in the form of promotion on select digital and printed materials and additional comp guest tickets for VIP opening reception.

INDIE (20-25 Exhibitors) -- Designated for small to mid-size publishers, galleries and artist projects, situated in Cyclorama Side Salon and either side of Cyclorama Rotunda. At this level, you receive one 6 foot wide table, use of wall space behind your table (approx. 6 feet wide by 10 feet high), and two chairs; some restrictions will apply in use of walls.

Applicants may also select one half of an INDIE level table, which includes half of a shared 6 foot wide table, use of wall space behind your table (approx. 3 feet side by 10 feet high), and one chair. As with the full INDIE level tables, some restrictions will apply in use of walls.

ZINE/ARTIST (60-80 Exhibitors) -- Designated for individual artist projects and publishers who are focused on zine and other smaller scale publications, situated throughout the Cyclorama. At this level, you receive one 6 foot wide table and two chairs. Tables at the Zine/Artist level do not include walls.

Applicants may also select one half of a ZINE/ARTIST level table, which includes half of a shared 6 foot wide table, and one chair. As with the full ZINE/ARTIST level tables, no wall is included.

Exhibition Space Selection *

FOREWORD: Full Table (6-foot) and 2 chairs, with 10 foot high wall and sponsor level PR ($650)

INDIE: Full Table (6-foot) and 2 chairs, with 10 foot high wall ($375)

INDIE: Half Table (3-foot) and 1 chair, with 10 foot high wall ($225)

ZINE/ARTIST-NO WALL: Full Table (6-foot) and 2 chairs, no wall ($125)

ZINE/ARTIST-NO WALL: Half table (3-foot) and 1 chair, no wall ($75)

Programming Proposals (Workshops, Signings, Performances, etc.)

We present a series of public programs and workshops over the course of the fair, as well as programming during our opening night preview and book signings throughout the fair. The selection process for these programs is quite competitive, but we will try to accommodate as many signings as we can.

Let us know if you have something you'd like to present.

Optional: Other exhibitors you would like as neighbors?

Emerging Book Arts Exhibitor Fund: Applicants who have been participating in Art Book Fairs for less than 3 years may apply to have the cost of a shared Zine/Artist level table waived.

If you fit that criteria please provide additional information about your eligibility, and tell us more about what you propose to bring to Boston Art Book Fair 2023, in the space below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; tables are not assured until Exhibitor Agreement has been fully executed and full payment has been received by Boston Center for the Arts. Full refunds cannot be made, however if Exhibitor notifies BCA by October 13, 2023, 50% refund will be made. Refunds will not be made if Exhibitor notifies BCA of non-participation after that date.

Boston Art Book Fair- Floor Plan 2023 (subject to change)

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