2027
FAIR DATES
MARCH 6 + 7
at Chicago Athletic Association
We are thrilled to be moving the Fair to spring of 2027!
We’re spending 2026 building capacity for the organization while we pursue 501(c)(3) status.
Staple + Stitch Art is an annual art book and print fair celebrating the intersection of art, text, print, and paper. We bring together artists, publishers, independent presses, book artists, zine makers, printmakers, and the broader community to foster creativity, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas through printed media.
The Fair is free and open to the public with an emphasis on publications, artist books, zines, and other print-related materials, and will feature over 75 vendors.
Exhibitor applications will be available this Fall.
EXHIBITOR
INFORMATION
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Applications for the March 2027 Fair will be available this Fall.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
with Hive Center for the Book Arts
We are excited to announce that Hive Center for the Book Arts is now our fiscal sponsor!
Our shared commitment to supporting book and paper arts makes this an exciting partnership as we work toward becoming an independent nonprofit organization. Fiscal sponsorship provides a strong foundation to expand our programming, pursue grant opportunities, and accept tax-deductible donations that directly support our mission.
Since launching in 2024, Staple + Stitch has brought together artists, independent publishers, printmakers, zine makers, and the public to celebrate artist books, print, paper, and community. We’re incredibly grateful to the team at Hive for believing in our vision and supporting this next chapter.
Whether you attend the fair, participate in a workshop, volunteer, or make a donation, you’re helping build a lasting home for book arts, printmaking, and independent publishing in Chicago.
