Applications are open for Glue 2026, ICA’s annual book fair that brings together over 80 publishers for a weekend of exhibitions, talks, and workshops.

Celebrating artists, publishers and independent book makers working across visual arts and contemporary culture, Glue brings together creative practices that span disciplines and genres. Alongside a vibrant book fair, the weekend features a special exhibition and public programme that champions the role of artist-led ecosystems and communities in nourishing creative practice and shaping urgent and independent publishing today.

Glue celebrates creative communities and networks as vital sources for nurturing and sustaining artistic practice. Taking over the whole of ICA, Glue provides a social, cultural and creative space for dialogue and exchange while supporting publishers within an economically volatile climate.

We hope you’ll join us for a weekend of conversation, new practice, critical exchange and connection.

Full programme to be announced soon.

Applications are now open for booksellers to apply for a table
Deadline: 31 May 2026

Glue takes place between 12 – 13 September 2026

Important Information

Set up: Saturday 12 September, 10am
Saturday opening hours: 11:30am – 6pm
Sunday opening hours: 11am – 5pm

Power and WIFI available to all tables. Limited wall space is available – request in the application. Please note that this isn't guaranteed.

We’ll confirm your application by email. For talk/launch requests, please contact us following your confirmation.

For any other queries, please email the team at glue@ica.art.

Thanks for supporting Glue and we look forward to reading your application.