Cape Town Print Fair 2026 Launches a New Hub for Independent Print Culture

A New Chapter for Independent Art in Cape Town

Boniswa Ubuhle Bendalo is proud to introduce the Cape Town Print Fair, a three-day celebration of printmaking, illustration, zines, and independent publishing taking place from 27–29 March 2026. Featuring 50 independent artists, the fair aims to create an accessible, community-centred space where the public can discover, collect, and connect directly with the makers shaping South Africa’s print culture.

Built by Artists, for the Community

As Cape Town continues to shape its identity as the creative capital of Africa, the fair offers a new avenue for accessible art engagement one that prioritises affordability, collaboration, and artist empowerment. Unlike large commercial fairs, the Cape Town Print Fair is built from the ground up by artists and community members, ensuring that creativity, not corporate exclusivity, sits at the heart of the experience.

Printmaking as a Democratic Art Form

“Printmaking is one of the most democratic art forms,” says Breeze Yoko, Artistic and  Executive Director of the fair. “It allows artists to reach new audiences and gives the public a chance to own meaningful, original art. Cape Town deserves a dedicated platform for this one that uplifts independent artists and strengthens our creative economy.”

The fair will include:

• Artist Market
  • 50 exhibitors offering:
    • prints
    • zines
    • artist books
    • textiles
    • illustrated object
    • limited editions.
• Live Demos
  • Linocut
  • letterpress
  • screen printing
  • digital-to-analog workflows
• Talks & Panels
  • Artist business tools
  • collecting art on a budget
  • the storytelling power of zines.
• Family Workshops
  • Hands-on printmaking sessions for children and parents.
• Live Entertainment
  • DJs
  • acoustic sets,
  • A collaborative mural.

The full exhibitor line up will be announced in February 2026, along with details on venue and participating partners.

At its core, the Cape Town Print Fair is about building a central hub for print culture a grassroots event that empowers artists, nurtures creativity, and gives the community a unique opportunity to discover, collect, and support original art.

Exhibitor applications open on 28 January and close 23 February.

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