Call for exhibitors to participate in the second Notts Book Arts Fair in Nottingham - a small, one day event to be held on November 2nd 2024. Applications from book artists, small presses and other individuals or groups interested in book arts, book binding, and related crafts like printmaking, are welcome to hold a stall. We’re keen to represent a broad variety in book art and a balance of local participation alongside those from further afield.

The Notts Book Arts Fair is part of a wider programme of events including workshops and a touring exhibition in Nottinghamshire Libraries. This application is for the Book Fair only, please check out our call for art if you have artwork to submit to our exhibition. Notts Book Arts was founded to share a love of books as an art form and a need to create more opportunities in the Midlands for book artists to meet, connect and establish new audiences as well as inspiring a new generation of book artists. 

There is no charge for submissions, but successful applicants will pay a fee for the stall which must be paid within two weeks of being accepted. As part of the application, you will be asked for your preference among the following table options:

Small Table (4’ x 2’6”) - £25 

Full table (6’ x 2’6”) - £30 

Two small tables (two small tables pushed together, which is 8ft x 2’6”) - £35 

Please specify which you’d prefer when completing your submission. You will be provided with 1 chair per table and access to the kitchen facilities throughout the day. If you want to bring your own free-standing display boards etc. to set up behind your table, let us know, and we will try to accommodate everyone’s needs.

The event will be held at Minor Oak, Nottingham which is in the heart of the Creative Quarter right next to the pedestrian city centre. Minor Oak is easily accessible by public or individual transport and has parking spaces and places to eat nearby.

Important dates to remember: 

14/07/2024 - Deadline for submissions

End of July  - Applicants will be informed

2/11/24 - Day of the event, 10am arrival and set up, 11am-5pm  stalls have to be attended by applicants, 5pm-6pm take-down.

Before submitting your application, please read the 'Opportunity FAQs' section for full details and requirements for this event.

By entering you give us permission to use any uploaded image for publicity.

We look forward to receiving your submission. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any further information or have any questions.