The International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) is expanding its annual print fair to include drawings dealers, rebranding as the International Fine Prints & Drawings Association. The 2026 edition, running April 9–12 at New York's Park Avenue Armory, will feature 77 exhibitors, including new drawings-focused member Sigrid Freundorfer Fine Art and returning dealers like Crown Point Press and Hauser & Wirth. The change follows a membership vote and legal restructuring, driven by record attendance of over 21,000 visitors at the 2025 fair and a 57% jump in VIP registrations, fueled by Gen Z and millennial collectors.
This expansion matters because it reflects a broader market shift: artists increasingly work across prints and drawings, yet the market has historically separated them. By unifying these categories, the IFPDA aligns with museum practice and collector behavior, while addressing surging demand for booth space. The move also capitalizes on strong sales in the under-$50,000 segment, which accounts for 85% of global art transactions, positioning the fair as a key gateway for younger collectors and a venue for historically important works on paper.