The International Biennial CODEX Book Art Fair & Symposium focuses on serving practitioners, scholars, curators, collectors, students, and all those who are curious newcomers or avid enthusiasts of the art of the book. We bring together the international community to exhibit the work and to educate the public about the rich traditions and contemporary practices surrounding artists’ books and fine press publications — where craft and concept unite into exemplary works of art.

You will also find representatives working in the associated crafts, such as bookbinders / boxmakers, calligraphers / lettering artists, papermakers / paper decorators, type foundries, toolmakers, and book art suppliers. Exhibitors also include a variety of academic institutions representing student work, along with a variety of book art organizations that work to preserve and promote various aspects of the field.

Schedule of Events

Public Book Art Fair Hours

Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
West Ballroom

Saturday, February 7, 2026

12:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Sunday, February 8, 2026 

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Monday, February 9, 2026

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Symposium Schedule  

Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
East Ballroom

Check-In: 8:30 am
Talks begin: 9:00 am

Sunday, February 8, 2026

9:00 am – 11:30 am

Monday, February 9, 2026

9:00 am – 11:30 am