Aspen, Colorado's art scene is expanding with two concurrent art fairs and a new festival during Aspen Art Week. The 15th edition of Intersect Aspen, the city's longest-running fair (formerly Art Aspen), will feature 28 galleries including Jackson Fine Art and debutant 212 Gallery. CEO Tim von Gal reports record attendance and sales from 2023. Meanwhile, the Aspen Art Fair returns for its second edition at the historic Hotel Jerome, doubling its exhibitor list to 43 galleries, including Perrotin and Miles McEnery Gallery. Co-founded by Rebecca Hoffman and dealer Bob Chase, the fair emphasizes a convivial, community-focused atmosphere.
This growth matters because Aspen is solidifying its status as a year-round cultural destination beyond its luxury ski resort identity. The fairs attract a sophisticated collector base—many with second homes—who also attend major events like Art Basel and Frieze but appreciate Aspen's relaxed, engaged environment. The addition of a new festival and the emphasis on artist-collector connections signal that Aspen's art week is becoming a significant fixture on the global art calendar, offering a unique mountain-town alternative to traditional urban art fairs.