Same Page Art Book Fair 2025

Same Page is back in 2025! Perimeter and Gertrude are thrilled to present the third annual Same Page Art Book Fair, focusing on innovative independent publishers and small-scale local imprints. The fair will be held at Gertrude Contemporary over the weekend of 18–19 October.

Same Page brings together a select network of imprints, publishers and distributors who share a commitment to supporting local artists, writers and thinkers. The bespoke art book fair is a community-oriented event, highlighting the practices of small presses and collective activities in contemporary art publishing.

Alongside a curated selection of stalls, Same Page will also feature public programs and book launches all weekend.

SAME PAGE ART BOOK FAIR

Presented by Gertrude and Perimeter
Gertrude Contemporary
21-31 High Street, Preston VIC 3072

Saturday, October 18: 11am–5pm
Sunday, October 19: 11am–5pm

Same Page is free to attend, no ticket required.

samepageartbookfair.com

EXHIBITORS

Peruse and purchase publications from the following exhibitors during the fair:

acb press Always Friends © Art Ink Bacteria Books Bad News Books betweenia project 夾洲計劃 Books at Manic Common Room Editions Darpa Debris Magazine Discipline Fiend Gertrude Contemporary Goodnight Press Imageless Index Press Memo Review Mode and Mode MOM

MUMA Ornate Gesture Perimeter Books Post Office Lane Ranch Pressing Rat World Magazine Saints Press Short Pieces That Move! Self-Publishers Collective Table Soft Stir Stolon Press Stray Pages Tall Poppy Press to Be True Belief un Projects  Unbidden Tongues Uneven Press

PUBLIC PROGRAM

As part of the art book fair, enjoy a range of free public programs in the form of book launches, talks, and workshops. Artist signings taking place at exhibitor tables will also be added to the program in the lead-up to the fair, so check the Same Pagew ebsite for updated info.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18

WORKSHOP | Short Pieces That Move! Writing Session
11am–1pm
Facilitated by Ash Kilmartin
DETAILS HERE – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

BOOK LAUNCH + TALK | Windows & Mirrors: Djon Mundine OAM
2pm–3pm
Presented by Art Ink
DETAILS HERE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 19

WORKSHOP | We Are Little Books: A collage and handmade book workshop
11am–1pm
Presented by Emma Fayelecaun
DETAILS HERE – REGISTRATION REQUIRED

PANEL | 'After-care'
2pm–3pm
Presented by un Projects
DETAILS HERE

PANEL | An Intro to Ranch Pressing: Discussing Collective Mothering + Hidden Door Journal
3.30pm–4.30pm
Presented by Ranch Pressing
DETAILS HERE