FAQ about Under the Leaf  Open Call

When and where is the Open Call announced?
The 2026 edition Open Call will be announced on our Instagram and website in October 2025.

What is Under the Leaf Art Book Fair?
Under the Leaf is an art book fair in Helsinki hosting local and international exhibitors featuring a wide variety of publishing practices —from zines to artists’ books, experimental publications and contemporary art editions. The location changes yearly.

What is the 4th edition of the fair consisting of?
We’re thrilled to present this year’s edition in collaboration with the University of the Arts, which will allow for new kinds of exploration and connection throughout the artist publishing community, and a more diverse and international fair experience. The entrance to the festival and fair is free.

The programme is defined by a series of talks and performances by "International Guests and collectives" invited to the fair as influential actors of the field. In addition, live music, poetry readings, food art and many more!
The full programme will be announced in 2026.

The event is organized by Hikari Nishida (The Temporary Bookshelf) and Sara Blosseville (Fétiche Editions).
You can see images of the previous editions on our Instagram page.

Who are we looking for?
The fair is primarily meant for artists and artist collectives. We strive to host an inclusive event where people of diverse genders, backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and identities are represented and feel safe to share their creativity.

What kind of publications?
We will prioritze applications from applicants who will present more than a single title, and are actively publishing new works and are taking experimental initiatives in their practices. Printed matters (e.g. posters, cassettes, clothes, stickers...) are welcome in addition to publications. The event is primarly meant for presenting publications.

Under the Leaf is a fair to present publishing practices as an artistic form: artist books, zines, and experimental in-between. We are looking for affordable publications that showcase the book as a multiple, rather than unique artist books. We will also prioritise and support the grass-root initiatived instead of the institutionalised.

The book fair team follows safer space principles. The principles are applied in every part of the process to ensure that everyone can feel safe, welcome, and respected. 


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Email (leafbookfair@gmail.com)