If your idea of a perfect spring outing involves flipping through beautifully designed books, discovering emerging artists, and leaving with a stack of something you won’t find anywhere else, consider this your calendar cue. The Vancouver Art Book Fair is back for its 14th edition, taking over the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre from May 15 to 17—and it’s shaping up to be one of the most inspiring (and joy-filled) cultural events of the season.
As Canada’s longest-running international art book fair, this year’s event brings together more than 100 exhibitors across roughly 80 tables, spanning local talent and global voices alike. From handcrafted zines and risograph prints to museum-quality art books, the fair celebrates publishing as both an art form and a deeply personal medium—something you can hold, collect, and revisit long after the weekend ends.
What makes the fair especially exciting this year is its mix of new and returning voices. Expect everything from experimental, tactile works by international publishers to hyper-local gems from Vancouver’s own creative community. It’s a rare opportunity to meet the artists behind the work, hear their stories, and discover pieces that feel more like collectibles than casual reads.
Beyond the browsing, the fair’s programming adds another layer of depth, with talks, panels, and workshops designed to explore the evolving world of artists’ publishing. Whether you’re an art-world insider or simply curious, it’s an accessible, welcoming space that invites you to engage, learn, and—most importantly—be inspired.
And the best part? Admission is completely free. So whether you pop in for an hour or spend the whole weekend immersed in print culture, the Vancouver Art Book Fair offers something increasingly rare: a chance to slow down, connect with creativity, and take a little piece of it home with you. —Noa Nichol
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