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Encounter the contemporary art world.

April 15–18, 2027The Armstrong Fieldhouse at Southern Methodist University

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Artist Name, Untitled, 2025. Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of Gallery Name.

A personal encounter with contemporary art

Immersive galleries. Artists of our time. Up close.

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Each April, the contemporary art world gathers in Dallas. Nearly 100 leading galleries from around the world present emerging artists alongside established names, creating a meeting point for collectors, cultural leaders, and the curious.

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Detail of a felted wool work: an orange figure with a black topknot against a violet sky, wisps of pale blue and a streak of lime greenFeatured partnerThis year’s presenting partner, introduced — and what they’re bringing to the fair.A visitor photographs a large butterfly-wing wall work in yellows, violets and blackDallas Art PrizeMeet this year’s recipient, chosen for an acquisition by a Dallas museum.Visitors move through a bright booth hung with vivid figurative paintings, a pink and blue canvas on the far wallHighlighted galleryA spotlight gallery selected for the floor this April.A visitor in a vividly printed silk gown stands before a large woven wall work in pinks, greens and greysPressThe 2026 coverage, collected: reviews, portraits, and moments from the weekend.

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