# Event Details

- **Event Name**: OPEN CALL: Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 11:59 pm (+03:00)
- **Event Description**: Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026 — 
OPEN CALL for Artists, Collectives, Publishers & DIY Initiatives

23-25 October 2026
Garrison Command
Timișoara, Romania

Deadline for applications: 30 June 2026
Apply here: https://forms.gle/CbsF27mfMwECZYXT6 


Sit+Read Artbook Fair returns in 2026 with a new edition dedicated to independent publishing, artist books, zines, photo-books, comics, experimental print practices and DIY culture.
Sit+Read brings together artists, illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, publishers, collectives and independent initiatives from Romania and abroad for a weekend of publications, exhibitions, workshops, talks and informal exchanges.

We are looking for:
 - artist books
 - zines
 - photo-books
 - comics & graphic novels
 - risograph & screen-print publications
 - experimental printed matter
 - self-published projects
 - independent magazines
 - small press & alternative publishing initiatives

What participants receive
 - exhibition / fair table during Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026
 - promotion through our communication channels
 - access to talks, workshops and networking activities
 - opportunity to connect with artists, publishers and audiences from Romania and abroad

Participation details

Participation fee:
 - half table: 30 EUR
 - full table: 50 EUR

Space is limited and applications will be selected based on relevance and diversity.

International applications are welcome.

How to apply:

Applications should be sent via: https://forms.gle/CbsF27mfMwECZYXT6 

Selected participants will be announced on 20 July 2026.

We are especially interested in projects that explore experimental publishing, collaborative practices, visual storytelling, social and political themes, alternative education, archive-based practices and contemporary visual culture.

We look forward to discovering your publications and meeting you in Timisoara.


— Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026
Organized by La Figurat Association.
Partners: The Secret Garden, Indecis Artist-run, Local Design Circle, Paper Traffic, UVT Arte.
Funded by the City of Timișoara through the Center for Projects.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timisoara/open-call-sitread-artbook-fair-2026/200030090908619
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, exhibitions, meetups, photography, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 50

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Timisoara
- **state**: TM
- **country**: Romania
- **location**: Timisoara, Romania
- **lat**: 45.7597
- **long**: 21.23
- **full address**: Timisoara, Romania

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is OPEN CALL: Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026 being held?
  - **A:** OPEN CALL: Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026 takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 11:59 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Timisoara, Romania.
- **Q**: Who is organizing OPEN CALL: Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026?
  - **A:** OPEN CALL: Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026 is organized by Sit+Read Artbook Fair.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** OPEN CALL: Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Timisoara, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If OPEN CALL: Sit+Read Artbook Fair 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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