Independent art book fair iabf is a new platform for an independent group of publishers, bookmakers, and artists. In this time of uncertainty, selfisolation and social distancing, our community is more important than ever, albeit digitally. Otis mfa gd art book fair otis college of art and design. Show info information for you to visit and enjoy innovative programming. The fair is the first of its kind within the san gabriel valley, in the city of pomona. It is a 3 day event organised by printed matter inc. The seattle art book fair is a free, weekendlong festival that celebrates all kinds of art books. The evening will feature live performances by eartheater, robert aiki aubrey lowe, and a. The 2nd annual book fair for the mfa graphic design program at otis college of art and design will launch on july 21, 2018, from 125 pm. Designed by hagen to blend his space frame sculptural works with bookshelf fixtures and other custom surfaces, ramada santa monica is titled after provisional.
Print pomona art book fair ppabf is a new platform that includes a wide range of artists consisting of independent booksellers and publishers. The fair will feature local, national, and international artists, designers, and organizations working in independent and experimental publishing. The millard sheets art center is pleased to present the inaugural print pomona art book fair ppabf in march. Now in its 24th year, it is the largest event of its kind in the united states. Participants include artists, galleries, and publisherspresenting projects, editions, and publications that reflect and create a dialog among current ideas relevant to contemporary. Discover and buy from 140 of the best emerging and independent artists from across the world.
Book launches include a list of new publications planned to launch at the fair and includes direct links to purchase from fair exhibitors. Ppabf is the first of its kind in the san gabriel valley, and will bring national and international exhibitors to the pomona valley. Through hotel art fairs, curated art exhibitions, collector advising, and private art sales and rentals, startup has many ways for art lovers to discover up and coming talent. Exhibitors will feature artist books, art catalogs, monographs, zines, and printed ephemera. Opening night will be held on thursday, april 11 from 69 pm. We are grateful for the understanding of our participating artists and publishers, and want to acknowledge the time and effort they have dedicated to developing creative publishing projects for the fair. Alongside the fair there will be talks, workshops, and special projects to help expand the dialogue in contemporary arts publishing.
This fair will feature products such as books with lots of exhibitors from around the world featuring a wide variety of works from zines and artistsa books to rare and out of print publications, and contemporary art editions. With a focus on books that maintain positions of criticality and selfreflexivity, library services provides audiences an opportunity to support the acidfree publisher network and its mission to create new spaces for critical discussion surrounding independent art publishing. The art fair tells the story of richard and joan freelya new york artist and her precocious son. The fair will be able to accommodate 35 dealers, and while an exhibitor list was not yet available, valentine said the lineup would be global. Ppabf will also include book launches and signings, discussion. The fair boasts an international list of exhibitors, featuring small presses, individual artists and authors, nonprofit organizations, art collectives and schools. Held on campus in the galef fine arts building, the fair will feature national and international exhibitors and design studios and lectures by visiting international designers.