Upcoming fair
EXPO CHICAGO 2026
Chicago, USA · Apr 9–12, 2026
Navy Pier, Festival Hall · 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
EXPO CHICAGO is best understood as part of the broader cultural rhythm of Chicago, not simply as a temporary sales floor. The fair brings together gallery programs, artist presentations, and collector activity in a format that makes it possible to read both the local scene and its international connections. For Discover-Art, the page should emphasize what is distinctive about the fair, then connect visitors outward to participating galleries, artists, artworks, museums, and related events rather than reproducing promotional copy.
130 galleries announced
Why go
For serious discovery in a strong museum city, with an unusually good bridge between Midwest galleries, international programs, institutions, and curatorial conversations.
Fair week
Build related-fair + museum + gallery context for Chicago; keep this dynamic where possible.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2012
- Fair type
- International contemporary art fair
- Focus
- Modern + contemporary art
- Sectors
- Main · Focus · Profile · Projects · institutional programming
- Curatorial lead
- Essence Harden
- Director
- Kate Sierzputowski
Dates verified from the fair’s own site · 2026-09-01