Ticker Include - LA Art Show

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