Opportunity details | LIVERPOOL ARTISTS' BOOK FAIR

LIVERPOOL ARTISTS' BOOK FAIR

Deadline: 19/07/2026

City: Liverpool | Region: Merseyside | Country: United Kingdom | Liverpool Book Art

Call for Participants: Liverpool Book Art is excited to announce that the next Liverpool Artists' Book Fair will be held at the Bluecoat (Arts Centre) on Saturday 10th October and Sunday 11th October 2025. There will be around 25 tables of artists' work for sale. Entry to the public will be free. Applications are invited from individual book artists; artist collectives & groups; small press publishers; colleges/universities; and specialist trade suppliers.

LIVERPOOL ARTISTS' BOOK FAIR

Liverpool Book Art (LBA) is inviting submissions for tables at the next Liverpool Artists' Book Fair.

We are excited that the Fair will again be held at the Bluecoat (Arts Centre), Liverpool's city centre contemporary arts hub (& the oldest arts centre in the UK).

Not only is this a perfect fit in terms of contemporary art, including the interests of vistors to the Bluecaot, it also means that the Fair is supported and promoted by the venue (unlike some non-arts venues).

The Bluecoat is also a major visitor attraction, known for its architecture, garden and cafe (built 1717!). The Fair will take place in the upstairs performance space. Address: The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.

With around 25 tables available, we are looking to showcase a diversity of approaches and artistic practices for sale at a range of prices.

We embrace the whole diverse range of book art: unique hand-made books, limited editions, stories & illustrations, distinctive notebooks, altered books, book sculptures, bindings and more!

Applications are invited from individual book artists, artist collectives and groups, small press publishers; colleges and univesities; and specialist trade providers.

DEADLINE for Submissions: Sun 19th July.

The price of a table for the 2 days is £80 for artists; £140 for colleges/universities; £160 for trade/suppliers. There is no submission fee.

See FAQs for further details.

WORKSHOPS & TALKS Look out for the separate call for delivering workshops and talks over the same weekend.

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?

Individual book artists; artist collectives & groups; small press publishers; colleges/universities; and specialist trade suppliers.

When is the deadline?

Sunday 19th July.

How much does it cost?

The price of a table for the 2 days of the Fair is: £80 for artists; £140 for colleges/universities; £160 trade/suppliers.

What are the Fair opening hours?

The Bluecoat is open Saturday 10.00-17.00; Sunday 11.00-17.00. The Liverpool Artists’ Book Fair will be open to the public from 11.00 on both days, closing at 16.30 on the Sunday.

What happens if my application is chosen?

You will be advised by 25th July if you've been selected.

Does the location have disabled access?

The Bluecoat has excellent disabled access, with ramp access on the ground floor and lifts to the first floor.

Display and Other Facilities

If you wish to bring anything else with you, such as free-standing displays boards, please let us know as part of your application. There is no scope for displaying items on the walls. Please also let us know if you have any other requirements e.g. access to electrical sockets, and we will try to accommodate them.

The Bluecoat has a café which is open throughout the day. There is also free wi-fi.

Do I need to be present?

Yes. We do not have people available to staff a table on your behalf.

Staffing and Sharing Tables

Participants are welcome to apply for shared tables if they organise the sharing themselves. Booking of tables is for the two days. However, if you can only attend for one day, and can arrange for someone else to have the table for the other day, please apply on that basis (but we would want submission details from both participants). If you can only do one day, and don’t have someone to take the table for the other day, let us know, and we will see if we can find a solution.

What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?

The Fair will be publicised via B.A.N.; our own website, Facebook and Instagram; printed flyers distributed locally and at other artist book fairs; a press campaign; and the Bluecoat, Visit Liverpool, and Liverpool City Council websites.

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