GALLERY SECTORS
GALLERY
The main Gallery sector features solo and group exhibitions with a curated selection of new and significant works by both established and emerging artists. It offers a diverse range of contemporary art, providing an opportunity to engage with some of the most exciting voices in the local and international art scenes.
YOUNG
The Young sector supports emerging galleries and artist-run spaces. We invite galleries that have been operating for less than five years or are artist-led, providing a platform for fresh talent and new ideas in the art world.
PAPER
The Paper sector highlights contemporary works on paper, including drawings, watercolours, prints, artist books, and editions. This sector offers a diverse range of works, from traditional techniques to innovative approaches, showcasing the richness of the medium.
GALLERY APPLICATIONS
The Aotearoa Art Fair showcases leading galleries from Asia and beyond, offering a comprehensive look at the remarkable diversity of the Asia-Pacific region. Through modern and contemporary works, the fair presents a wide range of artistic perspectives, highlighting both established and emerging artists in these fields.
We invite galleries from across Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the wider Pacific Rim region to apply to participate in the 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair, taking place from 1 – 4 May at the Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Applications are open to commercial galleries who present a minimum of four exhibitions per year in their own premises, external project spaces, or art fairs.
To receive a prospectus and application form for the 2025 Aotearoa Art Fair, please email applications@artfair.co.nz.
If you have any questions, or would like to talk with us about the Aotearoa Art Fair, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Decisions concerning the admission or rejection of an applicant are at the sole discretion of the Selection Committee, a panel of leading industry experts, Kim Paton (Director, Objectspace), Natasha Conland (Senior Curator, Auckland Art Gallery), Kate Darrow (Curator, Public Art Projects).