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Artists' BookMarket, 17–18 February 2018

Deadline: 15/02/2018

City: Edinburgh  |  Region: Midlothian  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Fruitmarket

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Artists’ BookMarket is The Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh's annual celebration of artists’ book culture. Over two busy weekend days, stalls are laid out across two floors of gallery, with a busy events and workshops programme. Our more than two thousand visitors come from across Scotland and the north of England to make this date with artists' books and artist-led publishing.

This year we are partnering with our neighbour, Stills Centre for Photography to give more space to photographic publishing within the event at their Cockburn Street site. They are hosting applications for this part of the fair and you can click on this link to find out more and to apply.

We will be producing a joint programme of events during the weekend across both spaces.Previous participants include a range from long-term experimental publishers to some of the most interesting new talent from courses at Edinburgh College of Art with its strong teaching traditions in book making and illustration. There’s much local talent on show alongside representation of those who travel to take part in this increasingly prominent fair in the year’s artists book calendar.

We invite publishers, book makers and artists’ books organisations to apply for a stall, which costs £75+VAT. To enquire about running an event or workshop, feel free to pitch using this form, or to get in touch via the contact curator option.

Previous events within the Artists’ BookMarket weekend have included book launches, experimental sound workshops, multi-media poetry readings and a flash fashion show. Many things are possible, and we look forward to hearing the ideas that are going to make this year's programme as much of a surprise to us as to our audience.

Artists’ BookMarket is open 11am–6pm on Saturday 17 February and Sunday 18 February 2018. Expect an excellent weekend of book sales and discoveries. Be part of our strong selection of book makers, art publishers, illustators and designers, and artists working with book forms.

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What's provided as a stall?
Each stall is provided with a white linen covered trestle table (approx. 6’x2’) Freestanding displays are welcome, but please make a note on the form if you propose to bring anything which requires more than table space.
How do I get into the events and workshops programme?
Please either fill in this form, or use the contact curator function to ask for feedback on your idea before submission.
Where do talks and workshops happen?
Talks happen in the resource room, which holds about 20 people. Workshops are held either in the resource room or at a designated table set up in another part of the galleries for approx. 12 people.
Can I attend for one day only?
Participants are present for both days, so that visitors know what they’re going to be able to see and buy. If you have a particular problem with either of the days but are keen to be involved, please contact us through the contact curator option to see if an arrangement is possible.
How do I pay for my stall?
Successful applicants will be invoiced after confirmation of attendance, and payment is required by bank transfer prior to Artists' BookMarket.
Is wall space provided?
No, but freestanding displays, including print browsers are welcome.
Do I have to attend in person?
Either you, or someone you have arranged, is required to be at your stall throughout the opening hours of the event.
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Any book artists, artist publishers or organised groups representing these areas of practice are welcome to apply. If in doubt whether you qualify, please apply – you’re probably doing something interesting!

This year, book artists/publishers working primarily with photography will be considered as part of Stills Centre for Photography's line-up at their space on Cockburn Street.
When is the deadline?
Tuesday 5th December, 2018.
How much does it cost?
Stalls cost £75+VAT.
What are the financial prospects for participants?
Artists’ usually aim to comfortably clear their costs on the money they make from their stalls, and we work hard to drive in good visitor numbers to make this possible.
What are the opening hours of Artists' BookMarket 2018?
Artists’ BookMarket is open from 11am–6pm on both Saturday 17 February and Sunday 18 February.
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Participants will be listed on the printed poster and leaflet for the event. Artists’ BookMarket and its participants will also be promoted though The Fruitmarket Gallery’s website and well-followed social media. A press release will be sent to relevant publications. An e-Flyer will be sent to the Gallery’s mailing list of 6,000+ subscribers and shared with participants to circulate through their personal networks.
Does The Fruitmarket Gallery have disabled access?
Yes, with flat entrance and lift access to the upper floor.
Is there a private view / opening?
No. The event starts on Saturday morning to allow people to travel early on the Saturday and save on accommodation costs.
What are the selection criteria?
We are looking for interesting work made using book forms in some way. We market the event as an opportunity to buy work, so usually people come expecting that, including librarians buying for collections. We have also hosted stalls of either free giveaways or work exhibited but not available for sale. We are keen to represent the range of engagement with book forms and artists publishing and welcome applications from art projects with publishing outcomes - they don't necessarily need to be craft-based.
How does Artists’ BookMarket fit in with The Fruitmarket Gallery’s programme?
Artists’ BookMarket is the first of three annual fairs at the Gallery which focus on artists’ books and publishing, design, and children’s books and design respectively. We are keen to use our expertise in putting on exhibitions to provide ways into this substantial area of artists’ practice that we are excited about, and where possible to make connection points with other artists in our programme.

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