Call for Exhibitors: Fall 2026 DC Print Fair
Artists are asked to apply to exhibit and sell original fine art prints made using traditional printmaking techniques at a two-day indoor art fair.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- due today
- Entry fee
- $375
- Location
- Eastern Market's North Hall, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
- Exhibition window
- Nov 7, 2026 → Nov 8, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Sep 16, 2026
About
Overview
A two-day indoor art fair dedicated exclusively to original fine art prints made using traditional printmaking techniques. Artists will be assigned one six-foot table with two folding chairs.
Key Dates
- June 26: Application period opens
- September 14 at 11:59 PM EST: Application deadline
- September 16: Notification of application status
- September 18: Deadline to confirm participation and pay in full
- September 21: Waitlisted applicants contacted
- September 23: Deadline for waitlisted applicants to confirm and pay
- October 5: Public announcement of participants
- November 7 & 8: Event dates
What Qualifies
We accept prints made using traditional fine art printmaking techniques such as relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, monotype, collagraph, and Risograph—as long as they are printed manually, in limited editions, and under the artist's direct supervision.
What Does Not Qualify
We do not accept digital reproductions (giclée, inkjet, or laser prints), canvas transfers, or posters—even if they are labeled "limited edition"—unless combined with a hand-executed printmaking process. Do not apply to vend jewelry, ceramics, paintings, soap, or other crafts.
Fees & Table Details
- Participation fee: $375 (if accepted)
- Each accepted applicant assigned one of 40 available tables
- One six-foot table and two folding chairs provided (no tablecloths or accessories included)
- Hanging system may be brought, no wider than 72 inches (6 feet)
Important Rules
- Nothing may be taped, hooked, or hung on walls
- Strict 15-minute unloading windows will be assigned
- Tables must be cleared by 4:30 PM on Sunday, and all vendors must vacate by 4:59 PM
- Groups wishing to exhibit together must apply jointly; a single primary contact is responsible for all communication and payment
- If accepted, failure to respond and pay in full by Friday, September 18 will result in forfeiture of your spot
Location & Event Dates
Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2026 at Eastern Market's North Hall, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. This is a two-day, indoor event.
Questions
If unsure about your eligibility, email [email protected] before applying. For additional information, visit artbookfair.eastcityart.com.
- Theme
- A fair dedicated exclusively to original fine art prints made using traditional printmaking techniques such as woodblock, screenprint, letterpress, RISO, linocut, etching, and related methods.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists who create original fine art prints using traditional fine art printmaking techniques (relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, monotype, collagraph, Risograph). Digital reproductions and non-printmaking media not accepted.
- Format
- Ship your work in
- Also worth noting
- Waitlist maintained
- Waitlist
- The organizer keeps one.
- Contact
- [email protected]
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.