LA Art Show

JULY 29 – AUGUST 1, 2021
LA CONVENTION CENTER
WEST HALL

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FEATURED EXHIBITIONS

Featured Exhibitions presented by galleries highlighting impactful, thought-provoking artistic expression.

Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, our Opening Night Premiere is a gala event featuring fine art, entertainment, and delectable food and beverages from top LA restaurants.

Our ongoing series of talks and panel discussions to stimulate conversations on relevant trends and issues affecting the contemporary art world.

EUROPEAN PAVILION

We’re thrilled about plans for a new Pavilion dedicated to European galleries from Spain, Germany, Denmark, Italy and France which will debut at the 2020 LA Art Show.

From traditional and historical, to contemporary, to avant-garde, these galleries offer us an opportunity to appreciate the rich spectrum of ink painting styles.

Our VIP Red Card membership offers art patrons, collectors, curators, museum directors, and gallery owners a personalized art show experience.

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The LA Art Show: At the forefront of the contemporary art movement

200,000 square feet

120 galleries

23 countries

30 million in sales

20,000 works of art

70,000 visitors

15,000 parking spaces

300 journalists

500 stories

5 billion media impressions

2 million web hits

150 show staff

5 days open

7 days to set up

1 day to take down

2020
- LA Art Show celebrates its 25th Anniversary
- 126 galleries/11 participating museums/arts organizations
2019
- 127 galleries/13 participating museums/arts organizations
- Opening Night Premiere Party celebrity host was actress Kate Beckinsale and Art Ambassador was Gavin Rossdale
2018
- 125 galleries/12 participating museums/arts organizations
- Opening Night Premiere Party celebrity host was Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor, director, and producer, Jon Hamm
2017
- 128 galleries/12 participating museums/arts organizations
- LACMA presents a series of active art events to focus attention on issues of mortality and the human condition with destructive acts “performed” by Raphael Montañez Ortiz – Couch Destruction: Angel Release (Pennies From Heaven); Piano Destruction Ritual: Cowboy And Indian, Part Two; Shred Your Worries
2016
- 121 galleries/10 participating museums/arts organizations
- In a groundbreaking move, the LA Art Show presents two complementary art fairs under one roof – the Los Angeles Fine Art Show and the LA Art Show
2015
- 130 galleries/16 participating museums/arts organizations
- Opening benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with Hosts Amy Adams & Darren Le Gallo
2014
- 134 galleries, 16 participating museums/arts organizations
- Venice Biennale artist Zhang Yu debuts new “Fingerprints” exhibition before showcasing works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
2013
- Moves to 200,000 sq. ft South Hall in Los Angeles Convention Center
- 106 galleries, 5 participating museums/arts organizations
2012
- 110 galleries, 9 participating museums/arts organizations
- Opening Night Premiere Party celebrity host Kat von D
2011
- 108 galleries, 23 participating museums/arts organizations
- More than 20 international galleries from China, Korea, Taiwan, Venezuela, Cuba, Spain, The Netherlands and United Kingdom
2010
- 91 galleries, 27 participating museums/ arts organizations
- Nick Cave’s “Soundsuit Invasion” debuts in Los Angeles at LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere Party
2009
- 108 galleries, 16 museums/art organizations: Los Angeles Convention Center West Hall
- Show expands to 100,000 sq. ft
2008
- Barker Hanger: 115 galleries, 9 museums
- IFPDA Fine Print Fair joins the LA Art Show
2004
- 75 galleries: Barker Hangar, addition of numerous supplemental tents to accommodate growing number of exhibitors
2002
- 49 galleries, 5 museums: Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, first art event held at Barker Hanger, launching the destination as a premiere art venue
2001
- 44 galleries: John Wooden Center, UCLA
- Opening benefits the Music Center of Los Angeles County
1999
- 40 galleries: John Wooden Center, UCLA
- Show expands to include modern & contemporary work
1997
- 36 galleries: John Wooden Center, UCLA
1994
- 14 galleries exhibiting Historic & American Regionalism. 250 attendees: Pasadena Civic Auditorium

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