A new art fair called Elsewhere is launching in Philadelphia from June 4-6 at the Yowie Hotel, featuring 26 exhibitors from the US, Canada, and Europe. Founded by Megan Galardi, owner of Blah Blah Gallery, the fair prioritizes intimacy and slower engagement over the high-speed, high-cost model of major international fairs. Participants include many Philadelphia galleries such as Fjord, Fleisher/Ollman, and Pentimenti, alongside New York spaces like 81 Leonard Gallery and Good Naked Gallery, and international galleries from London and Toronto.
Elsewhere matters because it represents a growing alternative to the expensive, competitive international fair circuit, offering booth fees around $3,000 compared to $12,000-$100,000 at major fairs. It marks Philadelphia's return to hosting an art fair since 2019 and capitalizes on the city's appeal as a more affordable hub for artists and galleries priced out of New York and Los Angeles. The hotel-based format, inspired by fairs like Felix Art Fair, aims to foster deeper connections between exhibitors, collectors, and the local cultural community.