As the largest art book fair in Western Canada, garnering over 5,000 visitors from Greater Vancouver and worldwide, the Vancouver Art Book Fair is an integral part of Artists’ Book Week. ABW is a series of events hosted by artists, collectives, curators and institutions across Vancouver to promote art through publication. This week-long event not only allows artist to share their work and expand their audience but shows that there is a growing interest in art within the community.

The VABF is a volunteer run grassroots organization that meticulously focuses on being beneficial for both the practice and consumption of art, with community growth in mind. The money made through memberships, sponsorships, donations etc. all go towards keeping the event free for the public as well as pay fair fees to presenters and arts workers. The VABF focuses on printed ephemera; the art work shared is easily accessible, you can touch it and even purchase it. The VABF offers a different way to experience art, it supports an art scene that is inclusive of everyone.

Vancouver Art Book Fair (link to poster)