History
The ADAA Fair builds on more than three decades of art fair presentations at the Park Avenue Armory and reflects the expertise, scholarship, and leadership of ADAA member galleries across the United States.
Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), a nonprofit peer-reviewed membership organization representing many of the nation's leading fine art galleries, the fair brings together exceptional presentations spanning the breadth of the art market.
ADAA fairs have connected collectors with significant works of art, presented a wide range of educational and cultural programming, and generated more than $38 million in charitable support.
The 2026 ADAA Fair marks the beginning of a new chapter in this history. Presented in partnership with the Whitney Museum of American Art as beneficiary of the Preview Gala, the fair will feature curated solo and group presentations from ADAA member galleries nationwide, alongside a focused program of VIP and public events that reaffirm ADAA's commitment to artists, galleries, museums, and the broader cultural ecosystem.
Additional details regarding programming, and special initiatives will be announced as they become available.
2026
ADAA Fair Begins
The inaugural ADAA Fair takes place November 12–16 at the Park Avenue Armory, building on more than three decades of ADAA art fair presentations and reflecting the organization's ongoing commitment to supporting artists, galleries, museums, and the broader cultural ecosystem.
The Art Show 2024. Photo credit: Scott Rudd Productions.
The Art Show 2024. Photo credit: Scott Rudd Productions.
2024
A New Chapter Ahead
Following a distinguished 36-year legacy, The Art Show enters a new chapter as the ADAA Fair. Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America, The Art Show became one of the nation's most respected art fairs, generating more than $38 million in charitable support. Building on that foundation, the ADAA Fair reflects a renewed vision that deepens the Association's investment in its member galleries and the museums, nonprofits, and cultural institutions that strengthen the broader art ecosystem.
2021
A Season Shift
After 32 years as a winter event, The Art Show moves to new autumn dates, presented November 3–7.
The Art Show 2024. Photo credit: Scott Rudd Productions.
The Art Show 2021. Photo credit: Scott Rudd Productions.
The Art Show 2021. Photo credit: Scott Rudd Productions.
The Art Show 2013. Photo credit: Scott Rudd Productions.
2013
New York Art Week
New York City officially recognizes New York Art Week, with The Art Show serving as one of its cornerstone events. The Mayor's Office projected that Art Week programming would attract more than 66,000 visitors and generate over $54 million in economic activity.
The Art Show 2002, fair program.
2002
Resilience
Following the events of September 11, 2001, the Park Avenue Armory (then known as the Seventh Regiment Armory) was reactivated as a headquarters for National Guard operations in New York City. Despite uncertainty surrounding the venue, ADAA successfully presented the 2002 edition of The Art Show from February 20–24.
The Art Show 2000. “So Much Art So Little Time: the Critics' Role in the Art World” panel discussion, with Elizabeth Murray, Alex Katz, Judith Dobrzynski, Peter Schjeldahl, and Michael Kimmelman.
1996
The Art Show 1996. Susan Sheehan in her booth.
The Art Show 1996. June Kelly in her booth.
The Art Show 1996.
The Art Show 1996.
1993
The Art Show 1993.
1990
The Art Show 1990. Panel discussion with Caroll Janis and Barbara Mathes.
The Art Show 1990. John Berggruen in his booth.
The Art Show 1990. Mary-Anne Martin | Fine Art’s booth.
The Art Show 1990. Castelli Gallery’s booth.
The Art Show 1989, fair program.
1989
The Fair’s Beginning
ADAA launched its first art fair, The Art Show, at the Park Avenue Armory, creating a platform that would showcase the expertise and leadership of member galleries for more than three decades.
The Art Show 1989.
1970
ADAA Foundation Established
The ADAA Foundation is established to support museums and strengthen the cultural ecosystem through philanthropy and grantmaking. The Foundation's mission continues to reflect ADAA's longstanding commitment to supporting artists, cultural institutions, and public engagement with the arts.
Installation view, SEEN, on opening day at Weisman Art Museum, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, February 8, 2025. © Weisman Art Museum. Photo credit: Jayme Halbritter.
1962
ADAA Founded
The Art Dealers Association of America is established to promote the highest standards of connoisseurship, scholarship, and ethical practice among the nation's leading galleries.
C. W. Kraushaar and John Kraushaar, c. 1900. Courtesy Kraushaar Galleries.
Leo Castelli with installation view of Jasper Johns. Courtesy Castelli Gallery.
Mary-Anne Martin. Courtesy Mary-Anne Martin | Fine Art.
Tibor de Nagy and John Myers. Courtesy Tibor de Nagy.
Rena Bransten Gallery moves to 77 Geary, San Francisco, 1987. Courtesy Rena Bransten Gallery.
Roland Augustine and Lawrence Luhring at The Art Show in 1995. Courtesy Luhring Augustine.
Robert Ryman and Peter Blum, 2001. Courtesy Peter Blum Gallery. Photo credit: Peter Bellamy.
John and Gretchen Berggruen, Chicago Art Fair, 1980. Courtesy Berggruen Gallery.
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