2024
Sept. 28–29
︎ ︎︎︎ APPLY!
Carnegie Museum of Art
Hall of Sculpture
Co-presented by Carnegie Museum of Art, the Pittsburgh Art Book Fair (PABF) is a free, annual celebration of printed matter featuring local, national, and international exhibitors.
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︎ Support PABF on Kofi
PABF Co-Directors: Caroline Kern, Chas Wagner, Emma Honcharski, Mary Tremonte, Jacquelyn Johnson
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THANK YOU to Miller ICA, especially Margaret Cox, Elizabeth Chodos, and Lydia Rosenberg.
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| THANK YOU to Carnegie Museum of Art, especially Dana Bishop Root, Aryn Beitz, Brette Richmond, Blaine Siegel, Delaney Oakes, and Jordan Bohannon. |
THANK YOU to Miller ICA, especially Margaret Cox, Elizabeth Chodos, and Lydia Rosenberg.
Caroline Kern is an artist and founder of Pegacorn Press. She has been self-publishing since 1996 and is an active participant in the international art book fair community.
Chas Wagner is a curator and founder of The Print Party, specializing in independent magazines. His work focuses on social activations of the print periodical; via retail pop-ups, bookshop lecture series’ and the launching of a sport book festival (Bleed & Score) in Brooklyn.
Emma Honcharski is a writer and co-founder of Dinner Bell Magazine, a print publication of food writing and art. She works in media strategy and production, and enjoys bringing people together offline.
Mary Tremonte is an artist, printmaker and DJ who has worked in the creation and presentation of printed matter for over 25 years. She is a founding member of Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative and co-organizer of Queer Ecology Hanky Project.
Jacquelyn Johnson is an artist, photographer, and garment sewist. In addition to self publishing, she has supported many other artist publications through research, fabrication, and documentation.
Chas Wagner is a curator and founder of The Print Party, specializing in independent magazines. His work focuses on social activations of the print periodical; via retail pop-ups, bookshop lecture series’ and the launching of a sport book festival (Bleed & Score) in Brooklyn.
Emma Honcharski is a writer and co-founder of Dinner Bell Magazine, a print publication of food writing and art. She works in media strategy and production, and enjoys bringing people together offline.
Mary Tremonte is an artist, printmaker and DJ who has worked in the creation and presentation of printed matter for over 25 years. She is a founding member of Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative and co-organizer of Queer Ecology Hanky Project.
Jacquelyn Johnson is an artist, photographer, and garment sewist. In addition to self publishing, she has supported many other artist publications through research, fabrication, and documentation.
THANK YOU to our friends, family,
and volunteers.
and volunteers.
| Andy Daub Annah Darling Bre Stanton Brick Brickman Caleb Gamble Carlin Christy Christina Hansen Christine Lorenz Daniel Nelson Emily Tant Felipe García-Huidobro Fiona Avocado Isabel Oyuela-Bonzani Joe Schultz Kalika Aloni Karen Lue Kat Breedlove Laura Ricketts Maria Lotsmanova Max Forsyth Max Wheeler Meghsha Barner Nina Ruffini Noel Reed Olivia Tant Rosemary Thellman Sara Crawford Sean Morrissey Taylor Proie Tricia Burmeister Victoria Sterling Zachary Luettgen Zoe Gianfrancesco |
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EXHIBITORS
Carnegie Museum of Art
Leah Mackin
(2023) EXHIBITORS BY REGION
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
| (__) Blankspace / Joey Behrens Bekezela Mguni Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture Carnegie Mellon University School of Art Carnegie Museum of Art Container e.l. Hymns Empress Editions Faktur Journal Fungus Books Haec City Higu Rose Huner Francis Publishing Iz Horgan & Samuel Horgan Jake Reinhart & Rachael C Banks & Nathan Pearce Justseeds Karen's Book Row Kim Beck / Flotilla Flotilla Misfeed Press Pittsburgh Book Arts Collective Pittsburgh Zine Fair Plus Equals Point Line Projects PULLPROOF Studio Sarah Cho & Shelley Zhang Seaton Street Press Silver Eye Center for Photography Sleeper Studio Spaces Corners Spellbound Herbal Studio Racine Tree News |
CALIFORNIA
Poppers the Pony
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
ILLINOIS
Jake Reinhart & Rachael C Banks & Nathan Pearce
Michelle Ho
Purple Palms Press
KENTUCKY
Alternate Projects
Jake Reinhart & Rachael C Banks & Nathan Pearce
MARYLAND
MICHIGAN
MISSOURI
Flatpack Publications
Poppers the Pony
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Christopher Kardambikis / Paper Cuts Zines Lavender Lizard Press |
ILLINOIS
Jake Reinhart & Rachael C Banks & Nathan Pearce
Michelle Ho
Purple Palms Press
KENTUCKY
Alternate Projects
Jake Reinhart & Rachael C Banks & Nathan Pearce
MARYLAND
| Baltimore Photo Space Girls, on Film Homie House Press Katana Lippart |
MICHIGAN
| Issue Press Qynce B. Chumley The Topophiliac Project |
MISSOURI
Flatpack Publications
NEW YORK
Combos Press
Cosmic Doghouse Press
Laura Salgarolo
Leah Mackin
Superstars Only
Women's Studio Workshop
NORTH CAROLINA
Sleeper Studio
Stephen Parks
OHIO
RHODE ISLAND
Iz Horgan & Samuel Horgan
TEXAS
Logan Larsen
VIRGINIA
Clown Kisses Press
Hannah Moog
Kate Fitzpatrick
Combos Press
Cosmic Doghouse Press
Laura Salgarolo
Leah Mackin
Superstars Only
Women's Studio Workshop
NORTH CAROLINA
Sleeper Studio
Stephen Parks
OHIO
| Arron Foster Jess Fijalkovich / Ghost Library |
RHODE ISLAND
Iz Horgan & Samuel Horgan
TEXAS
Logan Larsen
VIRGINIA
Clown Kisses Press
Hannah Moog
Kate Fitzpatrick
| MILAN, ITALY Homie House Press |
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PROGRAMMING
PANELS
Carnegie Museum of Art TheaterSaturday, September 9th
Artists at the Center:
Why We Make It!
11:00am-12:00pm
Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo and
Erin Zona have been brought
together by their work at Women’ Studio Workshop as artists an organizers. Their artistic an organizing practices build upo and expand the possibilities o producing artist multiples and printed matter
Archives at the Center:
Where and How It Lives!
1:00pm–2:00pm
Leo Hsu (Silver Eye Center for
Photography), Kate Joranson
(Frick Fine Arts Library at the
University of Pittsburgh), and
Brittany Reilly (Aaronel deRoy
Gruber Foundation) have unique
relationships to archives and the
artist publication. We are excited
to connect their active practices
that center the archives while
building counter-narratives about artists and their histories.
Paper Cuts Panel Discussion
and Podcast Live Recording 3:00pm–4:00pm
Hosted by Christopher Kardambikis, Paper Cuts is an audio exploration of the contemporary world of zine and DIY publishing. Christopher will interview four PABF exhibitors on their publishing practice followe by an audience Q and A session.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Hall of ArchitectureAll ages welcome!
Join makers and publishers for
drop-in programming during
PABF for hands-on bookmaking
and skill sharing!
Saturday, September 9th
10:30am–3:00pm
How can one piece of paper
become a book? Join Carnegie
Museum of Art Educators in makin books through paper folding.
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Zine Cart with Jill Chisnell
Sunday,
September 10th
10:30am–3:00pm
How can one piece of paper
become a book? Join Carnegie
Museum of Art Educators in makin books through paper folding.
10:30am–12:30pm
Book binding with Brent Nakamoto. Learn single sewn signature and/or stab binding
1:00pm–3:00pm
Tiny Zine Making/Finding Zine
Inspiration with Fiona Avocado.
Choose content and create
your own zine using a variety
of materials.
SUPPORT PABF ON KOFI
We are a volunteer team of five co-organizers working to produce the inaugural PABF which will be September 9 + 10th at the Carnegie Museum Of Art. We are fortunate to collaborate with the museum and we all want to be able to put on the best possible fair! We are seeking donations to cover the costs that are necessary to start such an endeavor: web hosting fees, event insurance, merchandise for fundraising, snacks and beverages for exhibitors, honorariums, etc.
Tote Bag
We created this fundraising edition tote bag for our Miller ICA exhibit that showcases over forty artist publications that one might find at a contemporary art book fair like the Pittsburgh Art Book Fair.
We call this the "wonky font," which was designed by Caroline Kern and then made into this larger design by Mary Tremonte. Caroline and Mary then printed them in their studio in Troy Hill, these totes are sturdy, wide, and a fashionable way to support PABF.
Black canvas with white ink and measuring roughly 13.5" H X 19.5" W with 24" handles.
If you would like to pay more than $20 for this tote, please know that all donations go towards the expenses accrued in setting up and developing this inaugural fair. The PABF team is a volunteer run and all extra donations will go towards current expenses and/or help develop a second fair in 2024
Hanky / Bandana
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A little Pennsylvania flavor to celebrate the inaugural Pittsburgh Art Book Fair that was designed and printed by Caroline Kern and Mary Tremonte.
This fundraising edition hanky/bandana come in two different color-ways so can support PABF in your own personal style.Please indicate within the notes of your order if you would like pink or purple, otherwise we will choose for you.
Pink with red ink bandanas come with edges serged by Caroline with white thread and measure roughly 20.5" X 20.5"Purple with red ink bandanas have factory sewn edges and measure roughly 22" X 22".
If you would like to pay more than $20 for this hanky, please know that all donations go towards the expenses accrued in setting up and developing this inaugural fair. The PABF team is a volunteer run and all extra donations will go towards current expenses and/or help develop a second fair in 2024.
A little Pennsylvania flavor to celebrate the inaugural Pittsburgh Art Book Fair that was designed and printed by Caroline Kern and Mary Tremonte.
This fundraising edition hanky/bandana come in two different color-ways so can support PABF in your own personal style.Please indicate within the notes of your order if you would like pink or purple, otherwise we will choose for you.
Pink with red ink bandanas come with edges serged by Caroline with white thread and measure roughly 20.5" X 20.5"Purple with red ink bandanas have factory sewn edges and measure roughly 22" X 22".
If you would like to pay more than $20 for this hanky, please know that all donations go towards the expenses accrued in setting up and developing this inaugural fair. The PABF team is a volunteer run and all extra donations will go towards current expenses and/or help develop a second fair in 2024.
EXHIBITOR FAQ
The inaugural Pittsburgh Art Book Fair is co-presented by Carnegie Museum of Art. Please review their Access and Accommodations.
“What is the cost for a table?”
4ft table (half table) - $100
8ft table (full table) - $200
“Who can participate and what range of printed matter will be presented and sold?”
Artists, Publishers, Collectives, Distributors, Institutions, Galleries, Magazines, Photo Books, Zines, and Rare/Out of Print/Collectibles.
“Are there subsidized table fees?”
We want this fair to be accessible to everyone and understand that the table fee might be a barrier for some. We will be subsidizing several exhibitor's fees. Please let us know, on the application, if you feel like you might need financial help to participate. We will give assistance based on the responses we receive.
“Can exhibitors share tables, and if so, do all exhibiting parties need to apply?”
When you apply to PABF, the application asks if you have any requests for a tabling neighbor and whether you have any accessibility needs that are relevant to your table’s location. All exhibitors are expected to apply separately and state their table preference: 8ft (full table), 4ft (half table).
︎︎︎However, if you would like to share a 4ft space (1/2 a table) with another exhibitor, we request that you apply as a pair. Please note that only up to 4 chairs can be placed at an 8ft table; up to 2 chairs per 4ft section. If you choose to apply for a 4ft space with another exhibitor, there will not be seating for more than two people behind your half of the table.
“Can I exhibit at PABF if I only have 1 title?”
PABF welcomes publishers in all stages and experience in publishing to apply.
“Will PABF feature youth artists?”
PABF is enthusiastic about featuring youth artists, and we welcome participation from high school presses, publishing clubs, youth-led organizations, and young artists independently publishing their own work.
“Is housing available?”
At this time, PABF is not able to offer housing at a discounted rate, but we hope to update this information soon.
If you are ready to arrange lodging and have questions about location and transportation, please email us: pghartbookfair@gmail.com
The inaugural Pittsburgh Art Book Fair is co-presented by Carnegie Museum of Art. Please review their Access and Accommodations.
“What is the cost for a table?”
4ft table (half table) - $100
8ft table (full table) - $200
“Who can participate and what range of printed matter will be presented and sold?”
Artists, Publishers, Collectives, Distributors, Institutions, Galleries, Magazines, Photo Books, Zines, and Rare/Out of Print/Collectibles.
“Are there subsidized table fees?”
We want this fair to be accessible to everyone and understand that the table fee might be a barrier for some. We will be subsidizing several exhibitor's fees. Please let us know, on the application, if you feel like you might need financial help to participate. We will give assistance based on the responses we receive.
“Can exhibitors share tables, and if so, do all exhibiting parties need to apply?”
When you apply to PABF, the application asks if you have any requests for a tabling neighbor and whether you have any accessibility needs that are relevant to your table’s location. All exhibitors are expected to apply separately and state their table preference: 8ft (full table), 4ft (half table).
︎︎︎However, if you would like to share a 4ft space (1/2 a table) with another exhibitor, we request that you apply as a pair. Please note that only up to 4 chairs can be placed at an 8ft table; up to 2 chairs per 4ft section. If you choose to apply for a 4ft space with another exhibitor, there will not be seating for more than two people behind your half of the table.
“Can I exhibit at PABF if I only have 1 title?”
PABF welcomes publishers in all stages and experience in publishing to apply.
“Will PABF feature youth artists?”
PABF is enthusiastic about featuring youth artists, and we welcome participation from high school presses, publishing clubs, youth-led organizations, and young artists independently publishing their own work.
“Is housing available?”
At this time, PABF is not able to offer housing at a discounted rate, but we hope to update this information soon.
If you are ready to arrange lodging and have questions about location and transportation, please email us: pghartbookfair@gmail.com
WHERE & WHEN
Carnegie Museum of Art
in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
September 28th-29th, 2024
Sept. 28: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sept. 29: 10:00am-5:00pm
Carnegie Museum of Art
in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
September 28th-29th, 2024
Sept. 28: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sept. 29: 10:00am-5:00pm