EIBAB 2026


 

European International Book Art Biennale 2026

The Space of Freedom

This Biennale is a homage to the book as a living organism — a keeper of memory, a vessel of resistance, a quiet but unbreakable force.

We seek works that explore:

  • the book as a guardian of endangered voices

  • silence as a political, cultural, or personal condition

  • the fragility of paper in contrast to the strength of ideas

  • the book as witness, protest, refuge, or rebellion

  • Europe’s shifting narratives and the echoes they leave behind

  • the poetic tension between what is spoken and what is suppressed

We welcome all forms of contemporary book art: artist books, book objects, sculptural or conceptual works, installations, text‑based pieces, paper art, printmaking, and hybrid or experimental formats.

Call for Artists

All artists and art students from all over the world are invited to apply. There are no restrictions regarding age, nationality, or artistic specialty.

Application Procedure

The application process consists of four stages:

Stage One – Submission of Application Materials

Deadline: June 1, 2026 Submission by email only: eibab@web.de Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Required Materials

  • Up to 3 digital images of the works proposed for the exhibition (300 dpi, JPG format)

  • Short CV (max. 100 words, in English, DOC format; website if available)

  • Personal photograph (300 dpi, JPG format)

  • Completed application form including titles, dimensions, media/technique (Size of works is free)

Selected works will be published on the EIBAB Facebook page on June 15, 2026: https://www.facebook.com/EibabOfficial/

Artists selected for the exhibition will also be notified by email on June 15, 2026, provided a valid email address is included.

Curator: Dorothea Fleiss, PhD Email: eibab@web.de

Stage Two – Sending of Original Works

Artists selected in Stage One must send their original works to:

Muzeul Județean Satu Mare Secția de Artă (Art Museum) EIBAB Biennale 2026 Piața Libertății Nr. 21 440014 Satu Mare, Romania, Europe Tel: +40 743 393 887

Deadline for arrival of works: July 15, 2026 Works arriving after this date cannot be included.

Shipping Requirements

  • Mark the package clearly: “No commercial value”

  • All works must be labeled with title, dimensions, media, year

  • Works must include a ready‑to‑hang system

  • The organizer is not responsible for loss or damage during transport

  • Artists will be informed after the exhibition regarding return shipping costs

Stage Three – The Exhibition

Exhibition dates: July 31 – August 9, 2026 Art Museum Satu Mare, Romania

Additional Information

  • The exhibition will be widely publicized in media and newspapers

  • Art critics, curators, collectors, cultural institutions, and art lovers will be invited

  • If works are sold, payment will be transferred to the artist (minus 10% VAT and transfer fees)

  • Artists wishing to attend the opening are kindly asked to inform the organizers

Stage Four – Return of Works

All works will be returned by the end of 2026.

Return Conditions

  • Artists will be informed by email regarding return shipping costs

  • Artists may choose to donate their works to EIBAB (indicated on the application form) Donated works become part of the EIBAB collection and may be shown in future exhibitions (Donation status cannot be changed later.)

Entry Fee

The entry fee is 50 EUR / USD. Advertising materials, PR, exhibition organization, and transfer taxes are not included.

Method of Payment

Checks are not acceptable.

Recommended method of payment:

Bank transfer to: BW BANK GERMANY Account: DE71 6005 0101 0002 4446 33 SWIFT: SOLADEST600 Recipient: D. Fleiss & East‑West Artist Reference: EIBAB 2026

Jury

Selection will be made by an international jury of art experts. All jury decisions are final.

Prizes and Awards

  • Grand Prix EIBAB

  • Award for Innovation

  • Award for Young Artist

  • Three Certificates of Honorable Mention

Publishing Rights

  • EIBAB reserves the right to photograph all works and use images for the catalogue, CD, website, and promotional purposes

  • Unless otherwise specified, all files will be kept in the EIBAB archive

  • All participating artists will be presented on the EIBAB website: www.dfewaev.blogspot.com

Contact

Curator: Dorothea Fleiss, PhD Email: eibab@web.de

In collaboration with Muzeul Județean Satu Mare, Muzeul de Artă Satu Mare 

Art Museum Satu- Mare

Muzeul Judetean Satu Mare

Kunstmuseum Sathmar

Organized by DFEWA e. V. Dresden Germany

DFEWA e. V. Dresden Germany

https://www.ourboox.com/b/1717206/european-international-book-art-biennale-2020/ 

EIBAB CATALOG 2020

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