On January 7-11, the 2026 LA Art Show will be hosted at the LA Convention Center. This is the 31st edition for LA’s longest-running fair and it is being held at a much earlier date this year. So mark your calendars.
2026 LA Art Show
The 2026 LA Art Show will examine contemporary art through biennials and museums. Additionally, it underscores innovation, dialogue, as well as public engagement. Producer and director Kassandra Voyagis, continues to highlight the art fair’s expanding global reach. Once again this year, DIVERSEartLA will be back as curator Marisa Caichiolo leads the initiative. Caichiolo also curates an invitation-only Latin American Pavilion.
With more than 100 exhibitors, LA Art Show 2026 features global and local galleries. Participating galleries include LICHT FELD Gallery and Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery. The list continues with Coral Contemporary Gallery and K+Y Contemporary Art. Additionally, Arcadia Contemporary and Rehs Galleries also return. Meanwhile, South Korean representation remains strong with over ten galleries participating.
At the same time, the LAArtShow welcomes new galleries such as Provident Fine Art of Palm Beach, Gefen Gallery, Steidel Contemporary Steidel Contemporary as well as Corridor Contemporary. Plus its first Irish exhibitor Oliver Sears Gallery joins the lineup. Also several new U.K. galleries include John Martin Gallery and Quantum Contemporary Art.
Pontone Gallery presents works by Manchester artist Chris Rivers. Collectors and celebrities have increasingly followed Rivers’ work. Formerly a professional rock drummer, he now paints full time. He creates surreal oils and hand-gilded editions. His imagery draws from astronomy, mythology, and celestial mapping.
Show producers have chose the American Heart Association as the charity beneficiary. The non profit organization receives 15 percent from every ticket sold. The funds raised will support the Life Is Why™ campaign.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 *(6-10pm), Opening Night tickets run $270.19 (fee included); Thursday through Sunday, January 8-11, 2025 tickets run $44.96 (fee included);
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 12pm – 8pm; Friday, January 9, 2026, 12pm – 8pm; Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11am – 8pm (Early entry, VIP Red Card and Opening Night Ticket) 2pm – 8pm (General Admission); Sunday, January 11, 2026, 11am – 6pm (Early entry, VIP Red Card and Opening Night Ticket) 12pm – 6pm (General Admission)
What: LA Art Show / LA Fine Arts Show
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall 1201 South Figueroa Street, 90015
When: Thurs January 8, 2026 – Sat January 11, 2026;
Website: http://www.laartshow.com/
