Volume 9 MTL 2026

We’re happy to announce that Volume 9 MTL, Montreal’s international art publishing festival and conference, is returning this year from October 1 to 8, 2026. The week of activities will include an art book fair to be held at l’Agora (CO-R500) du pavillon Cœur des sciences
 de l’UQAM (175, ave. du Président-Kennedy) on October 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., free admission.

Volume MTL is a celebration of fine books, zines and publications about art. The programme over one week will showcase the work of artists and publishers in the art book and art publishing field. These include artist presentations, round-table discussions, exhibits, workshops, studio visits and more! Volume MTL is not only an opportunity to sell books, but also to network, discover recent works and meet new publishers and artists.

The full programme is available here.

IN ADDITION – Expozine will be back for its 25th anniversary this upcoming November. Applications for tables are open until October 11. Subscribe to the Expozine mailing list here. Instagram: @expozinemtl

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ARCMTL has made a growing number of rare Montreal publications available in this collection on the Internet Archive, with recently added titles. More archival material can be found on our Youtube channel, including our playlist of ephemeral films and home movies; and the Montreal Sound Ark radio show on CKUT 90.3 FM on Tuesdays from 9 – 11 p.m.

If you’d like to consult the collections at our archive centre, please contact us by email to make an appointment.

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