Market Art Fair

Applications for
the 2025 edition
is now open

Application

Founded in 2006 by galleries representing the nordic countries, Market Art Fair has grown into a pivotal hub within the Nordic art industry.

Showcasing carefully selected galleries, the event presents a curated selection of compelling Nordic artworks, fostering connections among international collectors, esteemed institutions, 
art professionals, and the press.

Beyond exhibitions, the fair features Market Talks, collateral events, and a VIP Program forglobal collectors and professionals, providing a comprehensive experience that celebratesartistic dialogue and excellence. Join us in this enduring celebration of Nordic art and itsinternational resonance.

Participating galleries for Market Art Fair are selected by an international selection committee consisting exclusively of current and former Museum directors ensuring curatorial standard.

Selection Committee

  • Charman

    Lars Nittve

    Founding director of Tate Modern, former director of Moderna Museet, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and M+ (SE)

  • Member

    Marie Nipper

    Director ARKEN (DK)

  • Member

    Pilvi Kalhama

    Director EMMA, Espoo Museum of Art (FI)

  • Member

    Magnus af Petersens

    Independent curator, former Director Bonniers Konsthall (SE)

How to Apply

Market Art Fair prioritises applications from galleries that represent Nordic artists, applies with one or more Nordic artists, or international artists with a strong connection to the Nordic region; through their origin, residency or artistic theme. Participating galleries for Market Art Fair are selected by an international selection committee consisting exclusively of current and former Museum directors ensuring curatorial standard.

Eligable Galleries
Eligible Presentations

Terms and Conditions

Please read our terms and conditions before submitting your application.

Terms and Conditions

Key Dates

Applications open 4 Sept–25 Oct 2024
Selection results are communicated 1–7 Nov 2024
Fair installation 14–15 May 2025
VIP Preview days 16–17 May 2025
Public days 17-19 May 2025
De-installation 19 May 2025

Market Extended

Take the opportunity to exhibit sculptures and artworks that go beyond the booth context inan outdoor setting. The artworks will be placed around Liljevalchs Konsthall and in the gardenshared with the restaurant Blå Porten. and the boardwalk between Liljevalchs and Spritmuseum. There are no restrictions regarding the size or type of work, although larger installations and sculptures are preferred. We prioritise artists included in your main fair presentation but will also consider suggestions for larger works and sculptures by other Nordic artists represented by the gallery. Please submit your proposal and a description of the requirements to install the artwork. Apply directly in the form or send a proposal to Fair Manager, Josefine Hardstedt, josefine@marketartfair.com no later than 17 October. All proposals will be considered by the Selection Committee. To show an artwork in Market Extended, a fee of 5 000 SEK excl. vat. will be charged. Exhibitors are responsible for their own installation.

VIP Programme

Market Art Fair offers our guests a great VIP experience during the fair. We work dedicatedly ininviting international collectors, art professionals and press to Stockholm to promote Nordic art and to connect them with our exhibitors, but also to provide great opportunities for the local collector base to get introduced to new galleries. By invitation only, Market’s VIP Programme during the fair includes lunches and evening receptions, visits to artists’ studios and private collections, a luxury accommodation stay and car services. Exhibitors are encouraged to propose activities for the program, as well as invite your important guests.

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