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Art Vancouver 2026 Celebrates Its 10th Edition at Vancouver Convention Centre East

Vancouver, BC – October 28, 2025 – Art Vancouver, Western Canada’s premier contemporary art fair, proudly announces its 10th edition, May 28 to 31, 2026, at the iconic Vancouver Convention Centre - East Building. This event brings together Canadian and international galleries, artists, collectors, and enthusiasts for four days of contemporary art.


Since its inception, Art Vancouver has become a platform for showcasing innovation, diversity, and artistic excellence. The 2026 edition will continue this tradition, featuring a wide range of media, from painting and sculpture to photography. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with artists, attend art stories and panels, and explore unique artworks available for purchase.


Reaching our 10th edition is a remarkable milestone for an independent art fair, and we are excited to welcome both long-time supporters and new audiences to celebrate contemporary art with us in Vancouver.


Highlights of Art Vancouver 2026 include:

  • Representation from Canadian and international exhibitors

  • A diverse selection of contemporary artworks across multiple mediums

  • Curated art stories, panels, private tours and events, and workshops with artists and industry experts


Early Bird tickets are available for purchase online at artvancouver.net till January 10, 2026. Art Vancouver invites collectors, artists, and art enthusiasts of all levels to join.


About Art Vancouver

Founded in 2015 by Lisa Wolfin, Art Vancouver is Western Canada’s contemporary art fair. Each spring, it gathers a curated group of international galleries and artists to connect directly with collectors, curators, and the public. Through exhibitions, conversations, and cultural exchange, the fair continues to shape Vancouver’s place in the global art scene.


For tickets and more information, visit artvancouver.net.

Show Dates & Hours

May 28 - 31, 2026

VIPs Only

Thursday, May 28: 6 PM - 7 PM

General Admission

Thursday, May 28: 7 PM - 10 PM

Friday, May 29: 1 PM - 9 PM

Saturday, May 30: 12 PM - 9 PM

Sunday, May 31: 11 AM - 5 PM

Location

Vancouver Convention Centre

(Canada Place)

East Building, Hall B

999 Canada Place

Vancouver, BC  V6C 3T4

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The Vancouver Visual Art Foundation, as the organizer of Art Vancouver, acknowledges that it operates on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) nations. We are grateful to be gathered here and recognize our privileged place on these lands.

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