Off Register: Santa Barbara Art Book & Print Fair showcases creativity

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Off Register: Santa Barbara Art Book & Print Fair took place at the Community Arts Workshop space on Saturday.

More than 60 vendors and exhibitors shared their work in the creative space off Garden St. in Santa Barbara.

Visitors have a chance to check out niche publications.

The free fair included panel discussions and all kinds of demonstrations.

Visitors tried their hands at print, button and zine making and talked to the artists.

Artist, designer, and musician Cecilia James calls the fair inspiring.

"I feel so inspired to be surrounded by artists doing just amazing work, really cool print work and yeah I want people to leave being like I want to print, I want to make stuff, you know, books, zines whatever," said James.

Exhibitors included students from Santa Barbara City College and the Visual Arts and Design Academy, known as VADA, at Santa Barbara high school.

People of all ages enjoyed the Off Register: Santa Barbara Art Book & Print Fair throughout the day.