The LA Art Show and Art Palm Beach, both produced by Fine Art Shows under director Kassandra Voyagis, are set to open the 2026 art fair season. The LA Art Show, now in its 31st edition, runs January 7–11 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, featuring over 90 galleries including first-time participants from Ireland and San Francisco, alongside a solo exhibition of Sylvester Stallone's abstract paintings and works by Dr. Esther Mahlangu. Art Palm Beach follows January 28–February 1 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, debuting a large-scale installation by Eugenia Vargas-Pereira as part of the DIVERSEartPB program curated by Marisa Caichiolo, and highlighting Latin American artists through Building Bridges Art Exchange.
These two fairs matter because they are among the first major art events of the year, setting the tone for the global art market and fair circuit in 2026. The LA Art Show's longevity as an independently owned fair demonstrates the viability of non-corporate models in an increasingly consolidated market, while Art Palm Beach's rapid growth into an international destination reflects the expanding influence of Florida's art scene. Together, they signal a robust start to the year with a mix of established and emerging galleries, cross-cultural programming, and experimental installations.