The Galleries

The Aotearoa Art Fair welcomes an exceptional line-up of leading galleries, presenting over all three levels of the Viaduct Events Centre across five distinct sectors.

Discover established and emerging artists in Galleries, find new voices in Futures, explore accessible and collectible pieces in Works on Paper, experience ambitious emerging practices in Horizons: Emerging Artist Sector presented by Chapman Tripp, and uncover art and design for everyday living in Wall House Party: Object Sector presented by Wall Real Estate.

Explore the 2026 galleries below. The 2027 galleries will be announced in February 2027.

GALLERY SECTORS

Galleries

The Galleries sector brings together leading galleries presenting solo and group exhibitions by established and emerging artists. Visitors can explore a wide range of contemporary practice across painting, sculpture, photography, installation and more, and discover artists shaping the art of today.

Futures

Futures highlights emerging galleries and artist-run spaces, offering a platform for new voices and ambitious ideas. Often one of the most dynamic areas of the Fair, this sector is a place to discover artists at an early stage of their careers.

Works on Paper

Works on Paper presents drawing, printmaking, photography and editions, showcasing the richness and versatility of these mediums. The sector also offers one of the most accessible entry points for new collectors, with works to suit a wide range of budgets.

Horizons: Emerging Artist Sector presented by Chapman Tripp

Horizons highlights new-generation and unrepresented artists from across Aotearoa and the Pacific, offering visitors the chance to discover experimental new work. For 2026, Horizons features four curated booths led by Dan Ahwa, Matthew Galloway, Chevron Hassett and Becky Hemus. The sector is facilitated by Becky Hemus, publisher and editor-in-chief of Current art magazine, bringing a strong curatorial perspective to this platform for emerging artists.

Wall House Party: Object Sector presented by Wall Real Estate

Wall House Party  brings together beautifully crafted objects, ceramics, design and small-scale works that blur the line between art and everyday living. With a focus on materiality, craftsmanship and contemporary design, the sector offers tactile, playful and thoughtfully made works.