APPLY BY OCTOBER 26, 2026

Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) and Boston Art Review (BAR) are seeking volunteers for the sixth Boston Art Book Fair, taking place again in the historic Cyclorama at Boston Center for the Arts, from November 13–15, 2026. Over three days, BosABF will transform the historic Cyclorama into a vibrant hub for contemporary publishing and creative exchange. The Cyclorama is a centerpiece of Boston’s lively cultural life and one of the city’s most distinctive gathering spaces for the arts.

As the premier gathering of art publishing and innovative book-making in New England, BosABF will celebrate publishing as an artistic practice and a powerful tool for community building, experimentation, and creative dialogue. The event will feature exhibitor booths and opportunities for meaningful engagement between creators and the public.

This year, BosABF returns as a partnership between Boston Center for the Arts and Boston Art Review, alongside the fair’s co-founders Randi Hopkins and Oliver Mak as co-curators.

Volunteers will play an integral role in the successful execution of the Fair, working closely with BCA staff. They will help with tasks such as registration, assisting visitors and exhibitors, setting up and breaking down, and more. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with one of the largest art events in Boston, meeting artists and publishers working locally and nationally.