Hours & Accessibility
Object//Project Art Book Fair is committed to creating an accessible and safe environment for all visitors, participants, and fair team members.
ADMISSION
Open to the public
Free (donations welcome). Please RSVP.
As a 100% community-funded event, we welcome pay what you can (PWYC) entry fees in advance of the event via Eventbrite or upon entry. All donations go towards the costs of the fair and sustaining it for future editions.
Those who donate $30 or more will receive a limited edition OPABF Risograph artist print. Thank you!
WHEN + WHERE
May 8-9, 2026
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (CDCC), Ottawa
290 Lisgar Street (main entrance)
355 Cooper Street (municipal address)
MAY 8 (FRI) // 5:00pm – 9:00pm
MAY 9 (SAT) // 11:00am – 6:00pm
ACCESSIBILITY AND FACILITIES
The main accessible entrance and ramp is at 290 Lisgar Street on the north side of the building. A second emergency exit and accessible ramp is located at 355 Cooper Street on the south side of the building.
There is elevator access to all four levels of the building.
Please call ahead to 613-520-4401 to make any inquiries about accessibility in the building.
Staff and volunteers will be on-site to assist visitors as needed.
CDCC welcomes guests and their service animals. Guests with service animals are requested to check in with the front desk staff upon arrival to the building.
Gender inclusive washrooms are available throughout CDCC.
Free masks will be available at the fair entrance while supplies last. CDCC encourages safety with: hand sanitization stations, increased fresh air circulation schedules, and MERV13 filters in all air handling units.
GETTING TO CDCC/PARKING
Public Transit
CDCC is a 10-minute walk from Parliament station and a 15-minute walk from Rideau Centre/Arts Court. Buses #6, 7, and 11 run along Bank Street. Plan your travel by using the OC Transport travel planner.
Driving
There is a paid parking lot on the north side of the building. Parking is limited in this lot and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Overflow parking (paid, street or otherwise) available nearby along Cooper, Lisgar and O’Connor Streets. Two accessible parking spots are located on the south/west corner of the lot.