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Exhibitor FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is risd unbound?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

RISD UNBOUND <\/strong>is an art book fair at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) that celebrates artists\u2019 books, zines, and experimental printed matter created by RISD students and community, local artists and designers, as well as publishers, artists, designers, and print enthusiasts from across the region. Through exhibits and sales, UNBOUND seeks to inspire conversations around cultural publishing in Providence and surrounding print communities. UNBOUND is free and open to the public. The 2026 fair will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 11am-5pm. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Location & Getting here<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fair is located on the first floor of Fleet Library at RISD in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. The building entrance is at 15 Westminster Street.<\/a> Exhibitor tables are located in four places on the ground floor: the Main Hallway, the RISD Library Living Room, the RISD Library Study Terrace, and the RISD Library Study Area behind the circulation desk. We\u2019ll have a registration and information desk just inside the main entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fleet Library is a very short walk from Kennedy Plaza, Providence\u2019s central bus hub, so it\u2019s easy to get here via public transportation. The local bus system is RIPTA<\/a>. We\u2019re a 10-minute walk from the Providence train station on Gaspee Street, with inter-city trains via Amtrak<\/a> and Boston\/ regional trains via MBTA commuter rail<\/a>. We also have bike racks outside our building. If you plan to arrive by car, read on for parking information.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Parking<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

RISD parking lots will be available to exhibitors on a first-come, first-served basis. Note that these parking lots do fill up, even on weekends. Please pick up a parking pass and parking map at the check-in table. Visit this link<\/a> for more information about parking at RISD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paid public parking lots and garages<\/a> are located throughout downtown Providence<\/a>. Metered street parking is also available throughout Providence. Rules and restrictions are posted on signs along the streets.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The parking spaces in front of the Library on 15 Westminster Street will be reserved for exhibitors\u2019 loading on Sat, April 11, from 9:30-11am and 5-6pm.<\/mark> We will have volunteers available to watch your materials after unloading while you park your vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Check-in<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please arrive between 9:30 and 10:30am for check-in.<\/mark> Visit the UNBOUND check-in table in the main hallway of Fleet Library to receive your table location and welcome packet. If you are running late, please contact us at risdunbound@risd.edu<\/a> so that we know you are on your way. You must check in by 10:50am. We will release your table at 10:50am if you have not checked in nor contacted us.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Setup<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have been assigned either a half table or a full table. Full tables are approximately 6 feet long and 3 feet wide, and half tables are approximately 3 feet long by 3 feet wide. Each table will be labeled with the exhibitor\u2019s name (from the application and confirmed via email). Each half table will have one chair and each full table will have two chairs (unless you have requested additional chairs). Some of the tables can be ugly or worn, so we recommend bringing a tablecloth or other table covering.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power outlets are not accessible from every table, so please charge your devices! <\/strong>You may also want to bring: portable power banks, tools, adhesives, pens, markers, power strips, tabletop display racks, decorations, etc. Exhibitors will not be able to mount works on walls. Please plan to fit your work and displays within the constraints of the table top.<\/strong> Due to fire codes, racks and items that do not fit on your tabletop are not allowed. Space under and behind the table can be used for your storage and supplies. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Taxes<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All Unbound exhibitors are legally required to have a Rhode Island sales permit on display during the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a permanent Rhode Island sales permit<\/strong>, you MUST provide a copy of your permit to us ahead of time; we are required to maintain a copy of this permit. You also must display your permanent sales permit on your table during Unbound. Exhibitors with permanent Rhode Island sales permits are responsible for collecting taxes as applicable and paying taxes directly to the state.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have a permanent sales permit, you can apply for a Rhode Island temporary sales permit<\/strong> by filling out a form that we will provide at the registration table. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All exhibitors who will be applying for a Rhode Island temporary sales permit are required to attend one of the following informational sales and tax meetings via Zoom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n