The Bangkok Illustration Fair 2026 is accepting applications from illustrators from Thailand and around the world until 3pm on July 15.
Open to illustrators of all ages, nationalities and creative styles, the "BKKIF 2026" will return for its sixth edition at Pulse, 7th floor of CentralWorld, from Oct 22-25, as one of the most diverse gatherings of contemporary illustration.
Beyond the exhibition, the fair invites businesses, media representatives, art professionals and organisations to participate as "reviewers", selecting artists for future collaborations, commissions and creative projects. This unique review system provides participating artists with valuable opportunities to expand their professional networks and advance their careers.
Every applicant will receive a permanent online portfolio on the BKKIF platform, regardless of the selection results; while selected artists will be featured as BKKIF Artists 2026, exhibiting alongside the guest artist and international partners during the fair. Visitors can search for artists by name or illustration category, while artists who participate in multiple editions will gradually build an evolving archive of their work, allowing audiences and industry professionals to follow their artistic growth and development over time.
Submission fee for the online showcase is 550 baht. All submissions that follow the guidelines will be accepted.
If selected as a BKKIF Artist 2026, the illustrator will be given a space to exhibit at the on-ground showcase at the fair for four days. The organising team will provide a basic booth structure. Additional fee for on-ground participation is 5,900 baht.
