General Event Information:
The Ontario Art Book Fair is a one-day unique, and regional showcase of artists' books, catalogues, monographs, periodicals, and zines hosted at the City of Ontario's Museum of History & Art on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 11 AM - 5 PM.
At the inaugural Ontario Art Book Fair we will highlight exhibitors from around the country with an emphasis on California-based artists and publishers. Exhibitors from the Inland Empire are strongly encouraged to participate. All publishing houses, independent press collectives, artists, zine-makers, printmakers and individuals practicing in experimental paper formats are welcome and encouraged to apply. As a participating exhibitor your items for sale must include 80% books, zines and printed material. Other items such as original artwork, apparel, pins and stickers must constitute only 20% of your items for sale.
Categories include: All publishing houses, independent press collectives, artists, zine-makers, printmakers, and individuals practicing in experimental paper formats are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
The deadline to apply for Ontario Art Book Fair is Thursday, February 13th by 5 PM PST/ 2 PM EST.
Fees:
The fee to participate is $50.
Exhibitors will retain 100% of sales made. The City will not take a percentage of sales made at the Ontario Art Book Fair.
Logistics:
Exhibitors will be provided with one 6ft table, one black tablecloth and two chairs. Exhibitiors may not add additional fixtures beyond the 8ft by 4ft footprint provided. Exhibiting will take place indoors in the Museum art galleries and outdoors in the courtyard. If exhibitors are placed outdoors, the City will provided a canopy. If there is rain, all exhibitors and activities will be moved into the Museum.
Parking is free and located in the San Bernardino County parking lot located on Lemon Avenue and Transit Street, as well as surrounding street parking near the Museum. All exhibitor areas are located on the ground floor and are ADA accessible.
Table sitters will be available, as well as an exhibitor lounge will be provided inside the Ontario Museum of History & Art.
Requirements to Consider:
Exhibitors must be 18+ years to participate.
If selected, you will be asked to complete an Artist Waiver and pay the $50 fee by Monday, March 10th. If these items have not been submitted to the City by Monday, March 10, exhibitors will no longer be eligible to take part in the Ontario Art Book Fair.