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By March 23, 2026, all applicants will receive notification of the selection results via the email addresses provided in their applications.
The XIV Book Arsenal will take place from May 28 (official opening evening) through May 31, 2026.
The Festival will consist of a curated program and a book fair held on the ground floor of the Old Arsenal.
Book Arsenal is an international event organized by Mystetskyi Arsenal. The Festival has been held since 2011 and has become one of the most influential literary and artistic events in Eastern Europe. In 2019, it was recognized as the “Best Literary Festival in the World.”
The mission of the International Festival “Book Arsenal” is to foster meaningful interactions among individuals, communities, and institutions, where the combination of aesthetic experience and intellectual engagement in the context of the book enhances the capacity of both people and society.
Book Arsenal is organized in cooperation with the NGO “Mystetskyi Arsenal Community.” The Festival is supported by the International Renaissance Foundation.