Object//Project Art Book Fair 2026 | Ottawa

Possible Worlds presents , a multi-day event in Ottawa which celebrates diverse and boundary-pushing artists’ publishing.OPABF takes place May 8-9, 2026, at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre.

Fair visitors will have the opportunity to discover 60+ exhibitors from across Canada and internationally; a dynamic lineup of talks, workshops and artists’ projects focused on collective independent publishing; and offsite programming with collaborators across the region.

//FAIR HOURS//
MAY 8 (FRI) // 5:00pm – 9:00pm
MAY 9 (SAT) // 11:00am – 6:00pm

//LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY//
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, Ottawa
CDCC's main and accessible entrance and ramp is at 290 Lisgar Street on the north side of the building. CDCC has an accessible entrance and elevator. More information about visiting the fair, accessibility, and health & safety can be found here.

//TICKETS//
OPABF is free and open to the public. Please RSVP in advance.

//SUPPORT//
Consider making a donation towards your entry. As a 100% community-funded, volunteer-run event, pay what you can (PWYC) ticket fees are welcomed (suggested $10-20). All donations go towards the costs of the fair and future programming. Those who donate $30 or more will receive a limited edition Risograph artist print unique to OPABF 2026.

MORE INFORMATION:

Website: objectprojectartbookfair.com
Instagram: @objectprojectartbookfair

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