What is SPF?

Photo by Monica McGivern

Photo by Monica McGivern

Photo by Monica McGivern

SPF (Small Press Fair) South Florida is an event to celebrate print with small, regional presses, independent publishers, artists, designers, zinesters and the similarly afflicted and more.  

Organized by Ingrid Schindall of IS Projects and Sarah Michelle Rupert of Girls’ Club, SPF is an opportunity for the regional print-making, book-making and zine-making community to share ideas and showcase new work for one special weekend in South Florida.  

SPF’s annual programs include a MARKET for exhibitors to share and exchange delectable print, book and zine goods, a STEAMROLLER printing event for artists to print BIG, DEMO stations for master printers to demonstrate techniques and technologies, CREATION STATIONS for visitors to make and trade their own zines, and a STAGE for a forum of discussion and debate revolving around our sunny subculture of independent print- book- and zine-makers.

SPF Fort Lauderdale launched its first edition November 12, 2016, in FATVillage. Now in its 7th year, SPF is going big, expanding from a one-day event to a weekend extravaganza at our new location in Dania Beach.

Who is SPF?

SPF Founding Directors
Sarah Michelle Rupert
Ingrid Schindall

SPF'23 Designer
Amber Frank of Nocturnal Press

SPF’23 Coordinators
Tayina Deravile
Amber Frank
Brooke Frank

Where is SPF?

SPF Fort Lauderdale’s next edition, SPF’23, will take place on Saturday + Sunday, November 11+12, Noon-6pm in-person at MAD, 481 S Federal Hwy, in sunny Dania Beach. SPF’23 will also be beaming special online and social media programming, SPF On Air, in the weeks and days leading up to the main event with artist talks, studio visits and more.

 

 

SPF is a fully accessible event, and we are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure you have access to all the fair amenities. Event facilities are wheel-chair accessible, large print is available, service and emotional support animals welcome. We welcome and encourage feedback and suggestions from our community. Contact us for inquires and more information about accessibility.