Fair Entry


Advance registration is highly encouraged due to limited capacity in the buildings and crowdflow throughout the different spaces.  

Tickets at the door are subject to availability. 

Purchase tickets and register for programs here


Location


ArtCenter College of Design
South Campus
950 S. Raymond Ave  
870 S. Raymond Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

Fair Hours


Thursday, May 15
Opening Night
6–9pm, $30

Friday, May 16
11am–1pm, Preview (registration required)
1–7pm, $5

Saturday, May 17
11am–7pm, $5 

Sunday, May 18
11am–1pm, Mask Required Hours (free registration)
1 –5pm, Free

Transportation & Parking


Limited free parking is available at three different buildings on ArtCenter’s South Campus:
1111 S. Arroyo Parkway
950 S. Raymond Ave
870 S. Raymond Ave

Paid parking lots can be found in the surrounding area.

Visitors are encouraged to carpool or take the Metro A Line to Fillmore Station which is located one block away from South Campus.
                                                       

Plan your visit


LAABF exhibitors and projects are spread out across two buildings on multiple floors, with additional programming located on the rooftop of 950 S. Raymond Ave and in the parking lots between buildings.


870 S. Raymond Ave

Level 1
Information and Check-in
Exhibitors L, M
► Reading Room

Level 2
Exhibitors N, O, P, Q
► Extracurricular Activities: Maker’s Lab



in between 870 & 950 S. Raymond Ave
►  FKA CA537776V2.gallery (PR 4)
►  AUTO Books (PR C)
 Food Trucks



950 S. Raymond Ave
Level 1
Information and Check-In
Exhibitors A, B, C, D, E
► Werkplaats Typografie (PR 1)
► Three Star Books (PR 2)
► Archetype Press
► HMCT
► Dent-De-Leone, Hixon Courtyard (PR 5) 
► Radio Frequency (PR 7)
► Exhibitors K

Level 2
Exhibitors F, G, H
► The Classroom
► Office Hours

Rooftop
► The Stage




Opening Night
Thursday, May 15, 6–9pm


The official kick-off event of LAABF 2025 and first opportunity to visit the Fair! The event will feature rooftop performances presented in collaboration with TRANSA and Red Hot, and the launch of a new ticket edition by Mario Ayala.

Purchase an Opening Night ticket here




Preview
Friday, May 16, 11am–1pm


These hours are reserved for Printed Matter Members, students, press, and NYC cultural institution members.

Register here



Mask Required Hours
Sunday, May 18, 11am–1pm


These hours are reserved for immunocompromised and/or disabled visitors to explore the Fair.
All exhibitors, staff, and visitors are required to wear a mask.

Register here



Accessibility


ArtCenter’s 950 and 870 South Campus buildings are ADA-compliant. Each has accessible elevators; bathrooms are gender neutral and wheelchair accessible. Service animals are welcome. All Classroom programs will be archived with closed captions after the Fair concludes. Please write to fairinfo@printedmatter.org for more specific access-related questions.

COVID-19 Protocol:
Guests, exhibitors, and staff will adhere to any and all guidelines set forth for gatherings by federal, state, and local officials and pursuant to applicable law. Masks will be required on Sunday, May 18, 11am–1pm and optional during all other hours of LAABF 2025. The Fair will provide free masks at central locations throughout the Fair venue. Visitor crowdflow will be regulated through ticketing, timed entry, and security.




Community Guidelines


Over the course of four days, the LA Art Book Fair welcomes thousands of international publishers and visitors. This document outlines some basic community guidelines and expectations for conduct. It serves to underline the importance of treating one another with care and respect, in order to foster a positive and safe environment for all.