12/02/2026
European International Book Art Biennale 2026
The Space of Freedom
The Biennale 2026 is a homage to the book as a living organism — a keeper of memory, a vessel of resistance, a quiet but unbreakable force.
We invite artists to submit works that explore:
the book as a guardian of endangered voices
silence as a political, cultural, or personal condition
the fragility of paper contrasted with 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
All forms of contemporary book art are welcome: 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 around the world are invited to apply. There are no restrictions regarding age, nationality, or artistic discipline.
Stage One – Submission of Application Materials
Deadline: June 1, 2026Submission by email only: [email protected]
Required Materials:
Up to 3 digital images of the proposed works (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 official 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.
Curator: Dorothea Fleiss, PhDEmail: [email protected]
Stage Two – Sending of Original Works
Shipping Address:
Muzeul Județean Satu Mare – Secția de ArtăEIBAB Biennale 2026
Piața Libertății Nr. 21
440014 Satu Mare, Romania, Europe
Tel: +40 743 393 887
Deadline for arrival of works: July 15, 2026
Shipping Requirements:
Clearly mark the package: “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
Location: Art Museum Satu Mare, Romania
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
Fee: 50 EUR / USD(Advertising materials, PR, exhibition organization, and transfer taxes are not included)
Payment Method: Checks are not accepted.
Bank Transfer to:
BW BANK GERMANY
IBAN: DE71 6005 0101 0002 4446 33
SWIFT: SOLADEST600
Recipient: D. Fleiss & East-West Artist
Reference: EIBAB 2026
Jury & Awards
Selection will be made by an international jury of art experts. All jury decisions are final.
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
