Small press publishers and indie comic creators will come together for the Short Run Comix Festival in Seattle this November.
About 250 exhibitors will be traveling from far away for the 14th year to sell handmade Books, comics and art directly to buyers. Short Run Seattle, a nonprofit established in 2011, will run the program for the day. It has blossomed from a single festival into a year-round arts organization.
Informational tables will be set up, and festivalgoers can join interactive stations where they can try zine making, screen printing and letterpress printing. Short 40-minute conversations are scheduled every hour on the venue's skybridge, along with extended presentations containing visuals at the neighboring Friends of Seattle Public Library building. On the second floor, Alley Cat Press will teach visitors how to turn an idea into their own comic.
The building's atrium features skylights and high ceilings. Just outside, a food truck will be parked out front, and street parking is free. Seattle Artist League next door will host an open house from noon to 3 pm.
Exhibiting artists at small press festivals in Seattle might hand out Business Cards, which can help build long-term connections with customers.
The festival will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 am to 6 pm at the Seattle Design Center, located at 5701 6th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98108. Admission is free.Get a Free Quote for Business Cards Get a Free Quote for Books
